jack russell terrier black and white tan

Skull : The skull should be flat and of moderate width gradually decreasing in width to the eyes and tapering to a wide muzzle. Bold and fearless, friendly but quietly confident. The girth behind the elbows should be about 40 to 43 cmīEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : A lively, alert and active Terrier with a keen, intelligent expression.

The depth of the body from the withers to the brisket should equal the length of foreleg from elbows to the ground.

Tail docking is optional and the coat may be smooth, rough or broken. His smart movement matches his keen expression. GENERAL APPEARANCE : A strong, active, lithe working Terrier of great character with flexible body of medium length. The taller, more squarely built dog is now known as the Parson Russell Terrier and the shorter, slightly longer proportioned dog, is known as the Jack Russell Terrier. Two varieties evolved with basically similar Standards except for differences, mainly in height and proportions. He developed a strain of Fox Terriers to suit his needs for a dog to run with his foxhounds and go to ground to bolt the fox and other quarry from their dens. : Group 3 Terriers.īRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Jack Russell Terrier originated in England in the 1800’s due to the efforts of the Reverend John Russell. An excellent companion dog.ĬLASSIFICATION F.C.I.

UTILIZATION : A good working Terrier with ability to go to ground.

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Jack russell terrier black and white tan