What is the origin of the Jack Russell Terrier?
In the 19th century, the Reverend John Russell , a British clergyman, wanted terriers possessing speed and tenacity for hunting foxes. He proceeded to breed them mainly from the Wire-haired Fox Terrier and produced the Jack Russell Terrier. What does the Jack Russell Terrier look like? The Jack Russell has a strong, straight body. Height is 10-15 inches, weight about 14 -18 lbs. The nose and lips are black. Ears are small, v-shaped and fall forward, close to the head. Eyes are almond-shaped and dark brown. The tail is set high and docked to about 5 inches. There are two varieties of coat, short and smooth or longer and woolly. Color is white with black, tan or black and tan markings. The coat needs brushing regularly. What is the temperament of the Jack Russell Terrier? The Jack Russell is a lively, active, highly intelligent little dog. This dog requires lots of exercise and an owner willing to devote the time to meeting its needs. If they don’t have enough mental and physical stimula
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