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Jack Russell Terrier

Background

The Reverend Jack Russell was very interested in fox hunting and saw the need for a small terrier to be used to flush out foxes that had gone to ground. In 1814 he acquired a terrier bitch named Trump from the local milkman which became his foundation bitch – and so the breed was born.The first Jack Russells were quite tall dogs (35cm) but during the years the breed has changed, and there are now two distinct varieties that are recognised as separate breeds – the Parson Jack Russell and the Jack Russell Terrier. There are three coat varieties, a smooth coat, a broken coat and a rough coat.

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

Jack Russell Terriers are great little hunting dogs that will tackle anything from a fox to a mouse. They spend a large amount of time investigating their surroundings and when taken for a walk in the country will hunt for hours. They are extremely intelligent and as a result, beginning to make their presence felt in the obedience ring.

Compatibility With Other Pets

Excellent.

Care Requirements

Jack Russells make ideal house dogs, but are equally at home as outside dogs.

Please take note:
The inquisitive nature of this breed necessitates having good fencing in order to contain them.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Jack Russell is the dog for you and you are able to provide a safe and secure back yard for it to play in, contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
NSW	Elizabeth Pennesi	Ziliam	Contact
NSW	Jayne Hawkins	Covejack	Contact
WA	Julie Broad	Jakobi	Contact
VIC	Pam Sullivan	Baylock	Contact
QLD	Nadia Attridge	Classicyds	Contact
QLD	Gail Reilly	Wintoppi	Contact
ACT	Andrew and Linda Buckley and Parker	Darqhorse	Contact
NSW	Judi Purss	Kingpark	Contact
NSW	Susan Lemon	Lemosa	Contact
NSW	Leesa Musgrove	Joelleigh	Contact
QLD	jane keeping	3rwessex	Contact
NSW	Gary Butler	Whatajack	Contact
QLD	M.L. Boole	Elmparle	Contact
NSW	Deborah Thomas	treverhund	Contact
NSW	Val Salter	Pretorium	Contact
QLD	Kerry Ford	Moonmagik	Contact
NSW	Sandra Cartwright	Walampton	Contact
WA	Sandy Taylor	Buguya	Contact
QLD	Nicole Verrall	Nikrus	Contact
QLD	Jason and Lee Attridge	Attjack	Contact
VIC	Gail and Nicki Smith	Weisnjac	Contact
VIC	Rhonda Barnett	Ruscal	Contact
VIC	Marilyn Cook	Keysteel	Contact
NSW	KIm Sant	Litlnapoleon	Contact
QLD	Emma Hardcastle	Trublumate	Contact
SA	Anna King	JRT	Contact
VIC	Kerri Johnson	Kermalor	Contact
WA	Vicki White	Battlestar	Contact
QLD	Donna Horne	Ouwitllemate	Contact
TAS	sharon wickham	Jackofhearts	Contact
NSW	Nadine Friend	Goldenkai	Contact
QLD	Kim Jell	Kayem	Contact
NSW	Beth Byrnes	Mindura	Contact

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Lifespan: Jack Russells can live up to 14 years of age.

Ideal Owners: Almost everyone.