The Jack Russell Terrier

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The official document for taking your Jack Russell to America Bringing your Jack Russell into the UK and Europe Click here for... Dog training, vetenarian and miscellaneous links		Choosing a Jack Russell as a pet - a quick warning When looking for a pet dog you will most likely be tempted by the cheeky and playful nature of the Jack Russell. It is good to be forwarned that with the emense pleasure you will need to have a good level of serious responsibility. It is highly recommended to read this short article first so you know what you are letting yourself in for: Some home truths in choosing a Jack Russell as a pet In particular, dog training is very highly recommended as Jack Russells are very stubborn and by nature not very sociable dogs. See this blog for an excellent online training course from Daniel Steven (for the owner!) A Fresh Look At Dog Training		Information, videos articles: The Jack Russell - Dog 101 How to stop a dog barking Why 87% of Jack Russell Terriers Die Too Early free life saving report

		Definition of a Jack Russell Did you know? The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, principally white-bodied, smooth-, broken-, or rough-coated terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. The name "Jack Russell" has been used over the years to describe a wide array of small white terriers, but now after a drawn out legal battle the JRTCA (Jack Russell Terrier Club of America) and its affiliates have won the exclusive rights to use the name Jack Russell Terrier in the USA to describe their particular variant of the dog. I bet Billy doesn't come under that definition!		The Jack Russell Terrier Association of America
		Jack Russells are sturdy and tough, measuring between 10" and 15" at the shoulder. The body length must be in proportion to the height, and the dog should present a compact, balanced image. Predominantly white in coloration (more than 51%) with black and/or tan markings, they exhibit a smooth, broken or rough coat. The skin can sometimes show a pattern of small black or brown spots, referred to as "ticking", that do not carry through to the outer coat. All coat types should be dense double coats that are neither silky (in the case of smooth coats) nor woolly (in the case of rough coats). The head should be of moderate width at the ears, narrowing to the eyes, and slightly flat between the ears. There should be a defined stop at the end of the muzzle where it meets the head but not overpronounced, with a black nose. The jaw should be powerful and well boned with a scissor bite and straight teeth. The eyes are almond shaped and dark colored, and should be full of life and intelligence. Small V-shaped ears of moderate thickness are carried forward on the head. When the dog is alert the tip of the V should not extend past the outer corner of the eyes. The tail is set high and docked to approximately five inches in order to provide a sufficient hand-hold for gripping the terrier. It is a serious fault for the dog to have its tail down when in the show ring. The Jack Russell should always appear balanced and alert.		The Jack Russell Terrier Association of America

Terrier Dog Articles Airedale American Pit Bull Border Dog Border terrier Boston Terrier Unfortunate Bull Dog Terriers Cairn Terrier The Terrier Breed Interesting Terriers Jack Russell Kerry Blue Norfolk Terriers Scottish terriers Silky Pet Terriers Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog Basics Types of Terriers Welsh Terriers West Highland White Wheaten Terrier Yorshire Terriers		Parson Russell Terrier The Parson Russell Terrier was recognized by the UK Kennel Club in 1990, followed by Australia and FCI countries, then American Kennel Club in 2001, as Parson Jack Russell Terrier and then in the USA as the Jack Russell Terrier. Because the name Parson Jack Russell was registered in the USA by a person who did not wish to relenquish their trade mark, the Kennel Clubs of the world had to "re-badge" the PJRT to PRT to accommodate this problem. So now the taller type of Russell is a Parson Russell (over 12") and the shorter version is a Jack Russell (10-12"). In time, Kennel Club Fox Terriers and working Jack Russell Terriers looked completely different, with fox terriers growing both larger in the chest and also having longer heads. The Parson Russell Terrier is descended from early white-bodied foxing terriers used in the hunt field. At the end of the 19th Century, these dogs were drawn into the Kennel Club as "fox terriers," but their still-working antecedents were referred to as "Jack Russell" terriers throughout the 20th Century, in honor of the Rev. John "Jack" Russell, a noted fox hunter of the 19th Century "The Sporting Parson". The name was changed to "Parson Russell" Terrier for the American Kennel Club because of a compromise with the Jack Russell Kennell Club. The rest of the world recognizes Jack Russell and Parson Russell as 2 separate breeds. .
		Temperament Their high energy and drive make these dogs ideally suited to a number of different dog sports such as flyball or agility. Obedience classes are also recommended to potential owners as Jack Russells can be stubborn at times and aggressive towards other animals and humans if not properly socialized (a process that should continue throughout their whole lives). Jack Russell Terriers can be very hyper. Despite their small size, these dogs are not recommended for the condominium or apartment dweller unless the owner is ready to take on the daunting task of providing the dog with the necessary amount of exercise and stimulation. These are truly a big dog in a small package, which can sometimes lead to trouble involving larger animals. The owner must be aware of these tendencies and keep an eye out for trouble in many situations
		Our Jack Russell Actually the picture in the header is of our Jack Russell - Billy. It is of most peoples opinion that he may be a bit of a mix - but we will never know as he came off the streets. A mix with tiger or wolf perhaps! Jack Russells are a bit of a handful!
		Taking our Jack Russell to America Really restricting our move! Billy is a Jack Russell cross with something like a collie, we reckon. A perfect pet indoors although a bit of an unsociable beast outside. Still, he is our responsibility and must come with us to America. He greatly restricted our choice of houses to rent as well as making it difficult arranging for us to stay in a hotel for the first few days. But as every pet owner knows, he is one of the family so cannot possibly be a nuisance! We had to prepare him by having vaccinations and obtaining a pet passport. This was mostly to ensure successful vaccination against rabies. We contacted a company that was recommended by several people, called AirPets, to arrange for him to go on the plane with us, in an AirKennel in the hold. It was hard leaving him at the kennels for two nights before the journey and imagining him scared being loaded onto the plane. But he survived the journey well and was very very pleased to see us at the other end. Unfortunately he had to wait for three hours in customs while we got through to him and sorted out all the paperwork. He loves it here in Connecticut with all the new smells in the local new forests.
		Rough Coat Jack Russell
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