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The Jack Russell Terrier has become immensely popular in recent years. For some time persons who fancied the Jack Russell were disappointed on finding that the breed they sought and acquired could not be registered with the Kennel Club in the United Kingdom for it was not as yet a pedigreed dog. The Kennel Club, aware of efforts to standardize the breed but unable to accept it ! while there was so much variation in colour, size and form, finally accorded championship status to the Jack Russell.

Origin and history

Reverend Jack Russell: a sporting parson in Devonshire, England, who died almost 100 years ago, built up a strain of wire-haired fox terriers that would hunt with his hounds, go to ground and bolt the fox. The dogs were, in fact, hunt terriers. Jack Russell not only bred his unique hunt terriers but also judged terriers at West Country shows and was one of the earliest members of the Kennel Club. After many years the breed has been established and proper records of pedigree are kept.

Good points

Affectionate
Handy size
Sporty companion

Take heed

Excitable in a pack
Not yet a pedigree breed in the United States

Size

The Jack Russell Terrier Club of the II United Kingdom has drawn up a breed standard aiming to produce a uniform type of Jack Russell Terrier allowing for two different heights: 11-15in (28-38cm) at the shoulder, and under 11in (28cm) at the shoulder

Exercise

The Jack Russell Terrier will adapt well to life as a household pet provided regular walks are given. Howevec it is really in its element in the countryside, ferreting, facing badgers or after foxes.

The head should be strong-boned with powerful jaws, level bite and good, strong cheek muscles. Eyes should be almond shaped, and the small V-shaped, dropped ears carried close to the head. The back to be straight with a high-set tail. Hindquarters strong with good angulation. The coat is smooth but woolly; the colour is basically white with black, tan or traditional hound markings.

Grooming

Frequently, with a stiff brush.

Feeding

As for Wire Fox Terrier Increase the amount if the terrier is working.

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