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.
The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in the English countryside for hunting purposes.
Jack Russell Terriers are energetic and intelligent dogs known for their lively personality. They were originally bred for fox hunting. Due to their high energy and intelligence, they require regular mental and physical stimulation.
A drawing of Trump, the dog purchased by the Rev. John Russell.
![Carlisle Tack, a Fox terrier born in 1884, who was owned by John Russell.[16]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fd%2Fda%2FCarlisle_Tack.jpg%2F960px-Carlisle_Tack.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Carlisle Tack, a Fox terrier born in 1884, who was owned by John Russell.[16]
Jack Russell terriers come in a variety of coat types, and with a range of markings
An example of a broken coated Jack Russell terrier
An example of a rough-coated Jack Russell terrier
The Parson Russell terrier (pictured) shares a common ancestry with the Jack Russell terrier.
Jack Russell terriers have a high energy level.
Jack Russell running
Trump, 2002 USDAA National/World Agility Champion – 12" division
His Master's Voice (1898) by Francis Barraud
Trainability
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