Jack russell terrier. The breed takes its name from the reverend john russell who bred one of the finest strains of terriers for working fox in england. The jack russell terrier club of america jrtca is the largest jack russell terrier club and registry in the world. Finding the right jack russell terrier puppy can be dog gone hard work. The jack russell terrier is a true working terrier.
It is principally white bodied and smooth rough or broken coated and can be any colour. Puppyfind provides a convenient and efficient means of selecting and purchasing the perfect jack russell terrier puppy or jack russell terrier puppies from the comfort of your home 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our site includes breeder and puppy listings trial schedule picture galleries advice articles rescue links breed standard events racing conformation gtg super earth agility lure coursing trailinglocating books. Hes charming and affectionate but hes also a handful to.
The jack russell terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. The jack russell terrier is a breed of british origins that was originally developed for fox hunting. The jack russell is frequently confused with the parson russell terrier see the american kennel club and the russell terrier which is a shorter legged stockier variety. It is very active indoors and will do best with at least an average sized yard.
Russell rescue is a national network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted abandoned terriers into permanent homes jack russell terrier rescue. Whats good about em whats bad about em. Jack russell terrier temperament personality training behavior pros and cons advice and information by michele welton dog trainer behavioral consultant author of 15 dog books. Often confused with other small terrier breeds the jack russell is in a class of its own having one of the most robust personalities of any canine breed.
The jack russell is a baying terrier meaning the dog should flush out the fox with his steady barking but is never to kill his prey. The jack russell terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting in england. Developed in england some 200 years ago to hunt foxes the jack russell terrier is a lively independent and workmanlike little dog. Within the federation cynologique.