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  Parson Russell Terrier Association of America - Home
The Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA) is an organization of Parson Russell Terrier breeders and owners dedicated to the promotion, breeding, working and continuance of the traditional pure bred Parson Russell that was bred and worked by the Parson John Russell himself (1795 - 1883).
The club was established in 1985 in response to growing concerns that the breed was being misrepresented as a short-legged terrier rather than a terrier with the symmetry of a foxhound.
The Parson Russell Terrier Association is the AKC Parent Club for the breed.
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 American Kennel Club - Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier was developed in the south of England in the 1800’s as a white terrier to work European red fox both above and below ground.
The terrier was named for the Reverend John Russell, whose terriers trailed hounds and bolted foxes from dens so the hunt could ride on.
Terriers whose heights measure either slightly larger or smaller than the ideal are not to be penalized in the show ring provided other points of their conformation, especially balance, are consistent with the working aspects of the standard.
www.akc.org /breeds/parson_russell_terrier/index.cfm   (1132 words)

  
  Dog and Kennel Magazine Parson Jack Russell Terrier
Parson John Russell, for whom the Jack Russell terrier is named, "remains a puzzle for those who try to define his character for their own purposes." Such is the persuasion of Jean and Frank Jackson, authors of Parson Jack Russell Terriers.
Russell was fortunate that she did, for in later years she was able to take over as master of his pack of hounds when the Bishop of Exeter, Russell's superior, demanded that he give up that stewardship.
In the latter event the Jack Russell terrier is expected to bark energetically to indicate the location of its quarry and to stay at the task until the hunter comes along to unearth the dog and whatever it has cornered.
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 Parson Russell Terrier Information and Pictures, Parson Russell Terriers
The Parson Russell Terrier was formally known as the Jack Russell Terrier.
The name of the Jack Russell Terrier was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier effective April 1, 2003 as requested by the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America, which was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America.
The Jack Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier are the same breed but are entirely a separate breed from the Parsons Russell Terrier.
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 Parson Russell Terrier
Originally known as the Jack Russell Terrier, the Parson Russell Terrier was originally breed to be a foxhunter.
The Parson Russell terrier is very adaptable and will exercise itself in a small yard, though they truly desire space to run, hunt and play.
The name of the Jack Russell Terrier was changed to Parson Russell Terrier on April 1, 2003 as requested by the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America.
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 Parson Russell Terrier (Jack Russel Terrier)
The Parson Russell Terrier is an independent and energetic terrier and it requires its due portion of attention.
Russell Terriers were first bred by the Reverend John "Jack" Russell, a hunting enthusiast born in 1795.
She was the basis for a breeding program to develop a terrier with high stamina for the hunt and the courage to chase foxes that had gone to ground, but without aggressiveness that might result in harming the fox.
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 Choosing a Parson Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell arrived in the United States in the 1930s and the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America was founded in 1976.
Despite this strong hunting drive, Parson Russells are also known as fun loving, clown dogs that love playing tricks on their owners.
Parson Russells tend to prefer being the only dog in the house and fights may occur between other canine family members, with the Parson Russell being the instigator.
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 Parson Russell Terrier Breed Standard - Association of Parson Russell Terrier Fanciers - Canada
John Russell was born in Dartmouth; South Devon on December 12, 1795 of a fox hunting family and it was inevitable that he should develop a passion for fox hunting.
Thus the Parson Russell Terrier is descended from the fox hunting terriers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
In spite of this, the Parson Russell Terrier has thrived in specific areas and is very much valued by those people who appreciate the practical and purposeful qualities of the dogs which have been recognized and bred true to type and true to standards laid down by the Parson John Russell himself.
www.parsonrussellterrier.net /breedhistory.html   (1116 words)

  
 Parson Russell Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Parson Russell Terrier was the first Kennel Club recognized variant of the Jack Russell Terrier, first drawn into the UK Kennel Club in 1990, and into the American Kennel Club in 2001.
The Parson Russell Terrier is a balanced, square dog, very similar in form to other Russell Terriers, but is largely a show breed rather than a working dog.
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".
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 Parson Jack Russell Terrier
The Parson Jack Russell Terrier is a member of the terrier group.
The Parson Jack Russell Terrier is in general a healthy breed.
The Parson Jack Russell was developed and established in the 18th Century in Devon by the Reverend John Russell.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Parson_Jack_Russell_Terrier.htm   (772 words)

  
 Parson Russell Terrier#
They are essentially a working terrier used to run with foxhounds, so must have the confirmation to allow them to go to ground after the fox.
Parsons have an out going personality and should be bold and friendly, they are very versatile and can be used for many different jobs.
Parsons can live in or outside as they are hardy little dogs but they do enjoy being curled up next to you on the sofa or lying next to the fire.
www.pedigreedogs.co.uk /breeds/parson_russel_terrier.htm   (744 words)

  
 Parson Russell Terrier Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Parson Russell Terrier (sometimes also called the Parson Jack Russell Terrier) is a taller and more heavily boned animal than the dog referred to as the Jack Russell Terrier, his height being 12” to 15” with 13” considered ideal for bitches and 14” ideal for dogs.
The Parson Russell Terrier and the modern Fox Terriers are all descended from the foxing terriers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
These terriers were essentially practical in their function, their white color distinguished them in the field, their conformation and height giving them flexibility and their harsh, double coats withstanding exposure to wind and weather.
www.thepetprofessor.com /breed_profiles/dogs/parson_russell_terrier.aspx   (1178 words)

  
 Breed - Parson Russell Terrier - dogs4sale Australia
Terriers of the lineage that the Parson bred still exist today and were officially recognised by the Kennel Club in Britain in 1989.
The Parson John Russell was a long time breeder of fox terriers, during his time he produced a rough coat fox terrier which were regarded as a seperate breed from the wire haired fox terrier of the day.
Jack Russells terriers were not intended to murder their fox but achieved their eviction by harrassing and chivvying their fox.
www.dogs4sale.com.au /Breeds/Parson_Russell_Terrier/Breed_Fact_Sheet.htm   (349 words)

  
 Parson Russell Terrier Dog Breeders
Descendants of the pre-1900 Fox Terrier, Parson Russell Terriers are cyclones in dog form.
They are tough, determined terriers, relentless and fearless in pursuit of their prey.
Parson Russells, formerly called Jack Russell Terriers by the American Kennel Club, measure between 12 and 14 inches at the withers.
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 The Parson's Terriers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Having found his ideal terrier in Trump, Parson John Russell continued to breed his terriers with a clear purpose until they acquired the distinctive characteristics which enabled them to be referred to, in his time, as Parson Jack Russells, all sound working terriers.These terriers were essentially practical in their function.
Thus the Parson Jack Russell Terrier and the modern Fox Terriers are all descended from the fox terriers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
By the time of the Parson's death in 1883, three recognisable types of white working fox terriers were in evidence, firstly the Fox Terrier, either as an elegant animal generally smooth-coated with a long fine muzzle or in the form of the more robust wire-haired dog.
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 Breed Type
Type and function are inextricably linked, and a breed designed, as was Parson Russell's Terrier, to traverse the bleak Exmoor countryside in winter, needs more the suppleness and curves of a Foxhound than the terrier front and short straight back of the Lakeland or Fox Terrier.
Out in the field, a rough-coated working terrier will have its coat naturally stripped, and the exhibitor will probably do the same with the show dog, but there must be evidence of a double coat which will keep the dog warm in wind and rain, and when underground.
But there is much evidence that both Parson Russell, and those Devonshire Terriermen who admired his type of Fox Terrier, placed some emphasis on the position of the markings.
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 Parson Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Although the Parson Russell Terrier shares a common heritage with several other breeds, it has been selectively bred in Europe, the United States and Canada since, in 1990, in England, the breed was separated out from a large Jack Russell Terrier gene pool.
The Parson Russell Terrier was developed in the early 1800's in England by Reverand John Russell who's goal was to breed the ideal foxing terrier.
The Parson Russell is adaptable, however, he was bred to be a hunting dog and, as such, does require plenty of outdoor activity and exercise.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /parsonrussell.htm   (1135 words)

  
 Parson Russell Terrier Information
The Parson Russell Terrier has been bred for several characteristics-sound trotting gait and length of leg to follow the hounds, compact flexible chest and length of body to go to ground on fox, and strong head and muzzle and the will to hold a fox at bay.
The Jack Russell Terrier recognized at the 12-15 inch height standard is known internationally as the Parson Jack Russell, and is not to be confused with the commercially popular diverse mix of small terriers that bear his name.
Parson Russell's were known in the United States as early as the 1930s.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /JackRussellTerrier.html   (304 words)

  
 General Information on the Jack/Parson Russell Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
he Jack Russell or Parson Russell Terrier is a very unique breed of dog, and because of this, it is sometimes difficult to place him into any one single category.
Jack Russells are a small breed, generally ranging in size from 10'-15" at the shoulder, and come in a variety of coat textures---smooth, broken, and rough.
Other terriers are content to hunt above ground, and usually are a deadly threat to any rodent population that needs to be controlled.
www.jackrussell-parsonrussellterrier.com /information.htm   (795 words)

  
 DigiDog.nl: Parson Russell Terrier - Terriers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Doordat de hedendaagse Parson Russell Terrier nog steeds dicht bij het oorspronkelijke type staan en ons ras vooral op werklust, karakter en goede gezondheid gefokt is, kennen wij nu nog niet veel karakter- en gezondheidsproblemen.
De Parson Jack Russell Terrier is in 1990 erkend in Engeland (het land van herkomst) en in juli van dat jaar erkende de F.C.I. de Parson Jack Russell Terrier wereldwijd.
Omdat vaak de Parson Jack Russell Terrier en de Jack Russell Terrier op een grote hoop werden gegooid, terwijl het eigenlijk twee aparte rassen zijn, heeft de F.C.I. in juni 2001 bepaald dat de naam voortaan Parson Russell Terrier moest zijn.
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 Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier is also been known as the Parson Jack Russell Terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier.
He was known as the “Sporting Parson” as he hunted his Parson Russell terrier in the Devon countryside.
The Parson Russell terrier is a courageous breed that still has a strong hunting instinct.
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 Parson Russell Terrier
These terriers were very well known and over time, the Fox Terrier evolved from a sportsman's dog to a popular and successful show dog.
However, effective April 1, 2003, the AKC changed the name of the Jack Russell Terrier to the Parson Russell Terrier as requested by the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America (the AKC parent club), which was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America.
The UKC recognizes the Jack Russell Terrier as the long-legged dogs and Russell Terrier was the name given to the short-legged dogs on January 1, 2001.
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 Parson Russell Terrier
Som erfaren hästkarl och jägare blev han lidelsefullt engagerad i uppfödningen av terrier.
Jack Russel arbetade med korsning av olika arbetande terrier, både en och flerfärgade.
Helhetsintryck: Parson jack russell terrier är en terrier avsedd för arbete, aktiv och smidig, byggd för snabbhet och uthållighet.
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 jack russell terrier, parson russell terrier, dog breeds info.
The Jack Russell Terrier is known as the Parson Russell Terrier in the U.S. Jack Russells were bred for character and not conformation and as a result they came in a lot of different coat types and leg lengths and were difficult to classify by the various country kennel clubs.
The Jack Russell Terrier was developed by the Reverend Jack Russell in Devon, England to hunt foxes.
In the U.S., the Jack Russell name was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier by the AKC in April 2003.
www.dog-breed-facts.com /Breeds/jack-russell-terrier.html   (645 words)

  
 Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier dogs
Jack Russell Terriers were bred by Reverend John Russell in the 19th centuries to work red fox above and below ground..
The Jack Russell Terrier is medium in size and bone.
The breed is recognized by AKC, UKC, FCI The name of the Jack Russell Terrier was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier effective April 1, 2003 by the Jack Russell Terrier Association.
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 About the Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier today is very much the same as the original terrier John Russell bred.
It is now called the Parson Russell Terrier by the AKC, and it's parent club, the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA) which favor the longer legged dogs.
The UKC also recognizes the Russell Terrier, which is a shorter, stockier dog.
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 Tricksters - Parson Jack Russell Terrier - News
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 The Parson Russell Terrier
To own a Parson Russell Terrier is to own a dog of character.
He enjoys a regular routine but, as a true terrier, is always ready for the unexpected and will tackle any task with considerable determination.
Any views and opinions expressed in them are the views and opinions of the Kevin and Eunice Moore and are not necessarily the views of the Parson Russell Terrier Club
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