The Parson Russell Terrier is a breed of small white terrier that was the original Fox Terrier of the 18th century. The breed is named after the Reverend Jack Russell, credited with the creation of this type of dog. It is the recognised conformation show variety of the Jack Russell Terrier and was first recognised in 1990 in the United Kingdom as the Parson Jack Russell Terrier. In America, it was first recognised as the Jack Russell Terrier in 1997. The name was changed to its current form in 1999 in the UK and by 2008 all international kennel clubs recognised it under the new name.
The Parson Russell Terrier was developed in rural England, specifically for hunting in the countryside.
The Parson Russell Terrier is a lively and intelligent breed originally bred for hunting foxes. It is known for its agility and energetic disposition, making it a popular choice for dog sports such as agility and flyball. The breed is also highly trainable and excels in obedience competitions.
John "Jack" Russell, dog breed developer and namesake of this and other white terriers.
A judge spanning a Parson Russell Terrier.
A broken coated Parson Russell Terrier
Trainability
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