Dogs 101 - RUSSELL TERRIER - Top Dog Facts About the RUSSELL TERRIER

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Dogs 101 - RUSSELL TERRIER - Top Dog Facts About the RUSSELL TERRIER
The Jack Russell Terrier, or the JRT, is a small terrier, bred originally for fox hunting. Despite the dog’s popularity, the American Kennel Club does not recognize it as a breed as it is a strain of working terrier, with a broad standard. The Parson Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier, which are very similar to the JRT and share their history with it, do get recognized as separate breeds. The JRT is named after Rev. John Russell (1795 - 1883), an avid foxhunter from Devonshire, England, who first bred these dogs. A white and tan female Fox Terrier called Trump formed the foundation for Russell’s working dogs. Russell was interested in developing a high-stamina, courageous dog, physically suited to run along with horses. These dogs also needed to be even-tempered enough to chase the quarry, but never harm it. The JRT was bred strictly for working, which prompted the strain’s parent societies to oppose recognition by kennel clubs. This led to the recognition of the Parson Russell Terrier, which has more specific size stipulations than the JRT. After Russell’s death, a shorter legged variety better suited for badger hunting was also developed, which has evolved into the modern Russell Terrier. It is worth noting that these names do not hold in all kennel club jurisdictions, and bodies like the FCI, which is an international federation of kennel clubs, have different specifications for the JRT.
Time for some Ruff Trivia:
In the 1994 blockbuster The Mask, a Jack Russell Terrier is one of the few friends that Jim Carrey’s character, Stanley Ipkiss, has. What is the dog’s name in the film?
o A: Fido
o B: Milo
o C: Juno
What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.
A key aspect of the JRT is that, unlike many breeds, its pure working nature has ensured that it has remained almost as it was about 200 years ago, unmarred by the whims of the show ring. The height range of the adult JRT is around 10 to 15 inches, with weight between 14 and 18 pounds. The difference of the JRT with the Parson Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier is mainly in the size specifications. Being a working terrier, the chest size is an important feature of the JRT; it shouldn’t be too large to prevent the dog from entering burrows. The head is of moderate width at the ears, narrowing towards the eyes. The jaw is powerful, with a scissor bite. Eyes are almond-shaped; ears are small and V-shaped. The coat can be smooth or rough, but always dense and double-layered. Color is predominantly white, with black and/or tan markings.
Grooming:Coat care is minimal for a JRT, requiring a brush with a hound glove once or twice weekly, along with an occasional bath. The rough-coated JRT might require occasional hand stripping. Other than this, brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and cleaning of ears are regular parts of the grooming routine.
Temperament:The JRT’s temperament is focused towards being an effective hunter of ground-dwelling animals. It is intelligent, fearless and vocal, with a very high energy level. Because of its high energy, it is generally not recommended for apartment living. It is very friendly and playful with humans, and gets along very well with children. It is likely to get aggressive with other pets, including dogs of any size, unless properly socialized from a very young age. The JRT does very well with horses, though.
Training:The JRT is a very intelligent, if slightly stubborn and aggressive, animal and can be trained easily for not just hunting but even a variety of dog sports. Ample exercise and mental stimulation is needed for these dogs in the form of a long walk, a good jog or a strenuous game. Access to a fenced yard where the dog can explore will go a long way in keeping your JRT happy.
Health:The JRT is a typically long-living dog, with life expectancy between 13 to 16 years. How healthy your dog is can depend on the bloodline it comes from. Some issues that are seen in these dogs include cataracts, congenital deafness, patellar luxation, myasthenia gravis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome and von Willebrand’s Disease. Lens luxation is a very common hereditary disorder in the JRT.
A playful and affectionate companion, the Jack Russell Terrier’s strong hunting instincts mean that its ideal day is spent sniffing around in the woods. Despite its small size, it asks for special commitment if you plan to keep it in an apartment.
Find out if the Jack Russell Terrierwould be a good addition to your home. Now you can visit Brooklyn’s Corner.com to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best match for you.
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[@ansumanahargett6227]

JRT are always ready for fun

[@mysamdog67]

My Dog Skip is a great movie starring a JRT. Also, Wishbone was a PBS series about a JRT who loved to read and daydream.

[@susanmazzanti5643]

Are you telling me my little one is a little stubborn? Not as much as my four children were and are. She did try to see if she could have the pillow and the head of the bed by growling very low at me. She can call the shots when she earns money to pay the bills so I told her she had to move over. Actually I like her that way. I got use to it with the kids.

[@joelstands9]

Cute

[@akpillaay3182]

B) Milo 😍

[@mysamdog67]

Thank God for Trump! I mean the original JRT Trump, that is.

[@maryanncalizar5157]

It was milo 😍

[@baconsarniesquadron9050]

NOOOOOŒ

[@ansumanahargett6227]

From the movie and tv series, The Mask

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

And what about Eddie in Frazier?

[@Aaron10.12]

Milo

[@lorrainejames4095]

I don't agree with most of wot they say about the Jack Russell,my Jr is lay back, loving, kind,caring, non agressive,loyal and she loves other dogs.

[@ansumanahargett6227]

It’s B, Milo

[@femalekangaroo]

Akc doesn't recognize the breed?

[@Beadorie1207]

It does now.. Not sure if when the vid came out they didnt

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

The AKC can only ruin this unique and incredibly wonderful breed. The JRT should be unique not honogenized.

[@ansumanahargett6227]

@@ChristoverMarxfortheWin how can they any dog or every dog is part of AKC

[@jaydenolivia5651]

Milo!

[@ansumanahargett6227]

Badgers better watch out because of the JRT are hyper

[@yourmajesty6906]

Fido but you be honest the mask scared me so much as a kid I never could see it

[@rmn1titw392]

Fuck i want one

[@damienvasquez6853]

You forgot the movie Harry and the Hendersons.

[@ansumanahargett6227]

I don’t remember a jack Russell terrier being in that movie

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

It's Jack Russell Terrier. The bastardization of the name Jack Russell Terrier by the AKC must be opposed every time it raises it's grotesquely ugly head. The only thing that can come from this remaking of the Jack Russell Terrier is destruction for the wonderfulness of the breed. TR Ball, Rochelle, IL

[@cascade_mountain_railfan]

A) Fido

[@jcnel386]

B. Milo

[@johnallen4176]

It was Milo

[@tyson192]

B

[@spicedog24]

Fido

[@paulbright5081]

Juno?

[@honest1966]

A

[@baconsarniesquadron9050]

Julo

[@jeffreyluciana8711]

Trump is the basis of all life on the planet

[@anthonyd4341]

That was utterly uninformative. Drivel about the American kennel something and celebrity pets.

[@ariyanfazeliyeganeh3277]

Milo

[@exposureparanormal9822]

B

[@hanlinhhuynh5458]

A

[@tosixkv]

Milo

[@patriciafletcher4885]

Milo

[@yayadeal3913]

B