Parson Russell Terrier
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Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier |
The Parson Russell usually has longer legs than the Jack
Russell.
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Alternative names |
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Country of origin |
Country |
Classification and breed standards |
FCI: |
Group 3 Section 1 #339 |
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AKC: |
Terrier |
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ANKC: |
Group 2 - Terrier |
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KC(UK): |
Terrier |
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NZKC: |
Terrier |
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UKC: |
Terrier |
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Notes |
Some kennel clubs consider this
the same as a
Jack Russell Terrier |
The Parson Russell Terrier was the first recognized variant of the
Jack Russell Terrier (as the Parson Jack Russell Terrier, by the
Kennel Club, 1990). It is a balanced, square dog, very similar in form to
the other Russell Terriers. Like all Jack Russells, the Parson Russell Terrier
is descended from the type of
fox
terrier preferred by
John "Jack" Russell, "The Sporting Parson".
Parson Russells are a longer-legged (therefore, taller; 12-14 inches) version
of the Jack Russell Terrier, although it must be pointed out that taller Jack
Russell types do exist as "Jack Russells" in some working Jack Russell Terrier
clubs in the
United Kingdom and the
United States.
Parson Russell Terriers were originally known as Jack Russell Terriers in the
American Kennel Club because the name "Parson Jack Russell Terrier" had been
trademarked. In
2003, AKC changed the name to conform with
kennel
clubs in other part of the world.
The definitions and description of the various Russell Terriers are still
evolving, and confusing differences arise even among kennel clubs of the same
breed. For example, in the United States, Parson Russells are limited to the
standard terrier colours, white with black or tan markings, or tricolour, but in
Australia,
Parson Russells may also be entirely white, or white with lemon markings.
It is likely that there will be more changes before the various Russell
Terriers are definitively categorized.
Refer to the breed article on the
Jack Russell Terrier for more on the origin and development of the breed.
The markings on Parson Russell Terriers can vary considerably.
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