BREED HISTORY

Taking its name from its original breeder, Reverend John Russell, the Jack Russell Terrier is an outstanding working breed, with a sound temperament and athletic appearance.  First bred in England in the mid to late 19th century, the breed has since been maintained by English working dog devotees and hunt kennels.

Descended from the Fox Terrier, the Jack Russell Terrier is perfectly suited for fox hunting-- from its coloring to its character.  An intelligent and active dog, it requires regular exercise.  Given sufficient outdoor activity, the Jack Russell Terrier will behave beautifully inside, as well.


IDEAL BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Size:  Males and Females 10 to 15 inches (at the withers)

Appearance:  Athletic, compact, sturdy body with easy motion.

Coat and Color:  Smooth, broken or rough coat.  Predominantly white color with tan, brown or black markings.

Head:  Flat skull with a long-wedged muzzle; dark, round eyes; triangular, wide-set, folded ears.

Tail:  Medium length, slightly curved, set high, lightly feathered.


BREEDER LISTING

CALIFORNIA, USA
Farrace, Michelle
714-680-0247    

CALIFORNIA, USA
Padilla, Kathy & Steve
310-547-5478    

COLORADO, USA
Bay, Ray
303-697-6683

CONNECTICUT, USA
Jack Russell Terrier Breeders Association of America
P.O. Box 23 Winchester Center, CT 06094 
203-379-3282  

FLORIDA, USA
R.A. Terriers
904-753-7081    

GEORGIA, USA
Allen, Peggy
404-664-2313    

ILLINOIS, USA
Oak Hill
217-486-3621    

ILLINOIS, USA
Red Gate
217-879-2576    

ILLINOIS, USA
Schuenaman, Susan M.
815-943-5321    

ILLINOIS, USA
Hey, Ward
815-284-1395    

IOWA, USA
Coester, Betsy
319-351-5839    

IOWA, USA
Ellsworth, Cheryl
515-386-8339    

MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Bittersweet Terriers
508-252-4108    

NEBRASKA, USA
Wilhelms, Jenine
402-756-2336    

NEW JERSEY, USA
Morbee, Joan
201-702-7127    

NEW YORK, USA
The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America
RD 2, Succabone Rd. Mt. Kisko, NY 10549 
203-622-1160  

OHIO, USA
Burger, A.W.
419-935-8376    

OHIO, USA
Casner, Bonnie E.
614-625-6715

OHIO, USA
McGill, Ed
216-876-7501

OHIO, USA
Wanderground
614-698-6243

PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Holman, Kay
215-647-0438

PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Stroh, Joan & Jay
215-942-4800

TENNESSEE, USA
Fowlkes, Stephanie
615-363-8630

TENNESSEE, USA
Mason, David
615-893-1052

TEXAS, USA
Flattridge Kennels
817-559-9633