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ARTFC - AKC Russell Terrier registry and breed club. Also known as a Jack Russell Terrier. Irish Jack Russell Terriers, English Jack Russell Terriers and Shorty Jack Russell Terriers are welcome!
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American Russell Terrier Foundation Club PO Box 25067 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (602) 549-6949
A Brief History of the Russell Terrier
The Reverend John Russell was a 19th century parson with a passion for fox hunting. For this purpose, he developed a well known strain of working terriers that came to be known as "Jack Russell Terriers." From the Parson's terriers, two distinct types of Jack Russell Terriers developed: a taller, square dog and a shorter, more rectangular dog. In the United States there has been much confusion because the term "Jack Russell" has been universally applied to both types of mostly white working terriers that share a similar origin in the hunt fields of England.
Parson Russell Terrier
The long legged terrier, known today as the Parson Russell Terrier is recognized as separate breed derived from the old working Fox Terrier, a much sturdier variety of Fox Terrier than the modern day show type Fox Terrier. Parson Russells are between 12 and 15 inches tall and appear approximately square with the height at withers slightly greater than the distance from the withers to tail.
Russell Terrier
While dogs of Parson type were preferred in the south of England, the old style Russell Terrier was favored by the Irish and Northern England hunts. The Russell Terrier is a short legged and sturdy dog between 10 and 12 inches. Russell Terriers have backs longer than the lengths of their legs giving them a more rectangular shape in comparison to the Parson Russell. Russell Terriers were part of the family and earned their living on farms bolting all types of vermin. A dog that was aggressive towards anything but legitimate quarry could be of no use around a farm where children and livestock lived.
Today's Russell Terriers excel in a variety of events: conformation, agility, obedience, and hunting to mane a few. Most importantly, they make wonderful companion dogs.
Russell Terrier Questions
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Russell Terrier Activities
Russell enthusiasts enjoy many activities with their terriers. From hunting to conformation events, agility to obedience, Russells pack a big punch in a small dog. Visit our picture gallery to see ARTFC Russells in action.
