Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier
a small white dog with chestnut patches over both eyes and on the body
OriginUnited Kingdom
Traits
Height
ideal: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)[1][2]
Weight
5–6 kg (11–13 lb)[1]
Coat smooth, rough or broken
Colour predominantly white, with patches of tan or black
Kennel club standards
The Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Jack Russell Terrier is a British breed of small terrier. It is principally white-bodied and smooth-, rough- or broken-coated, and can be any colour.

It derives from dogs bred and used for fox-hunting in North Devon in the early nineteenth century by a country parson, Jack Russell – for whom the breed is named – and has similar origins to the modern Fox Terrier. Though closely similar, it is a distinct and different breed from the Parson Russell Terrier.[3]

Jack Russells are an energetic breed that rely on a high level of exercise and stimulation. It has gone through several changes over the years, corresponding to different use and breed standards set by kennel clubs. Recognition by kennel clubs for the Jack Russell breed has been opposed by the breed's parent societies – which resulted in the breeding and recognition of the Parson Russell terrier. Jack Russells have appeared many times in film, television, and print – with several historical dogs of note.

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  3. ^ "Jack Russell terrier and a Parson Russell - can you tell the difference?". Shooting UK. 26 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.