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Parson Russell Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Height
- 33 cm
About the Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier is a small, white terrier breed from England and the original Fox Terrier type of the 18th century. It is named for Reverend Jack Russell, who is credited with developing this kind of dog. The breed is the conformation show variety of the Jack Russell Terrier. It was first recognised in the United Kingdom in 1990 as the Parson Jack Russell Terrier, and in America in 1997 as the Jack Russell Terrier. The name changed to Parson Russell Terrier in the United Kingdom in 1999; by 2008, international kennel clubs recognised it under that name. The breed’s listed origin is the United Kingdom, and its height is 33.
What stands out
- Small white terrier breed.
- Originates in the United Kingdom.
- Recognised internationally under its current name by 2008.
Who it suits
It may suit someone looking for a small terrier breed with a United Kingdom origin. Its conformation show variety status may be relevant to people interested in show dogs.
In short
The Parson Russell Terrier is a small, white terrier with historical ties to the original Fox Terrier and a name linked to Reverend Jack Russell. Its breed recognition and naming history distinguish it from the Jack Russell Terrier.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Parson Russell Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Airedale Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Copyrighted free use · file page
- beagle — Jonatan De Geest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Border Terrier — Floris16 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bulldog — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bullmastiff — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — Mapovfille · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- collie — Karen Arnold · CC0 · file page
- Curly Coated Retriever — Mattias Agar · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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