Parson Russell Terrier
Alternative Name
Jack Russell Terrier
Basic Info
The Parson Russell Terrier was the first Kennel Club recognized variant of the Jack Russell Terrier. The Kennel Club Parson Russell terriers are dogs that reside at the top end of Jack Russell height spectrum (12-14 inches) although it must be pointed out that taller Jack Russell types do exist as “Jack Russells” in working Jack Russell Terrier clubs in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Health
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Habitat
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Behavior
The definitions and description of the various Russell Terriers are still evolving, and confusing differences arise even among kennel clubs of the same breed. For example, in the United States, Parson Russells are limited to the standard terrier colours, white with black or tan markings, or tricolour, but in Australia, Parson Russells may also be entirely white, or white with lemon markings. It is likely that there will be more changes before the various Russell Terriers are definitively categorized. Refer to the breed article on the Jack Russell Terrier for more on the origin and development of the breed.
Origin
England
History
Like all Jack Russells, the Parson Russell Terrier is descended from early white-bodied fox-working terriers used in the hunt field. At the end of the 19th Century, these dogs were drawn into the Kennel Club as “fox terriers,” but their still-working antecedents were referred to as “Jack Russell” terriers throughout the 20th Century, in honor of the Rev. John “Jack” Russell, a noted fox hunter of the 19th Century “The Sporting Parson”.
Common Foods
pellet dog food
