Jack Russell Terrier

Newborn puppies have very slight variations in markings, but, as they grow older, individual differences such as coat length, hair quality, appearance, and body shape will become distinct.

The reverend Jack Russell, who loved fox hunting, developed this intelligent, courageous, tenacious, energetic, and compact breed in pursuit of the ideal hound dog. Their bodies are just the right size to fit in fox burrows, and they have flexible joints, pendant ears, and white coats that keep them from being mistaken for their quarry by hunters. To control their qualities, one owner says, “Play rough with them, and, while playing with them, teach them who’s boss. It is important to start training after they are grown will not work.” Another says, “Enjoy their unique temperament rather than thinking that they are unruly.”

These persistent chasers tend to rush recklessly after moving objects. Care should be taken that they don’t dash out into moving traffic.

The breed’s name and standards are in flux. The AKC recently changed the breed name from the Jack Russell terrier to the Parson Russell terrier and moved the breed to the Terrier Group from the Miscellaneous Group in April 2003. The KC recognizes only the Parson Russell Terrier, which has longer legs.

Origin : United Kingdom
Size : Jack Russell Terrier (male) Height 9-11 inches ; weight 11-13 pounds
(female) same

Parson Russell Terrier (male) Height 12-14 inches ; weight 11-13 pounds
(female) same
Coat : White should be more dominant than black, brown, and tan markings.