I bought my puppy without papers or anything and the pet store (shame shame I know I should have gone through a breeder but she's an awesome dog nontheless) sold her to me as a Jack Russell but she looks just like a Parson Russell too…..are there any distinguishing features between the two?
As far as the AKC goes, the breed has always been the Parson Russell Terrier. Fans of the parson russell terrier started the Parson Jack Russell Terrier club in 1914. The name Jack Russell was later thrown around and used to describe any mixed terrier, some of which bore little resemblence to the Parson Jack Russell Terrier.
Even though they are most commonly known as Jack Russell Terriers today, few people realize that their true name is Parson Russell Terrier, and the only name used by AKC. They are also call Parson Jack Russell Terriers
Is is arguable, though. Some clame they are different breeds, the only real difference being height. Parson's are 12-14", jack russells being 10-12", while others claim they are the same breed
It's the same battle as that between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier
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January 31st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
jack russells and parsons are the same dog, just two differnt names
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i have one
January 31st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
the best way to tell them apart is their leg length- jack russells have short stumpy legs and parson russells have long legs
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January 31st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
have you got a picture
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January 31st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
There is no difference. Jack Russel is the breed. Parson Russel is just another name for it.
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January 31st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
same dog but differnt names so …..
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January 31st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Jacks and Parsons are the same breed.
And its likely that your dog is a mutt- as less than 12% of dogs in pet shops are pure bred dogs.
Shame shame is right. Regardless of her "awesomeness" you've helped aide in the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of animals all over the country.
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January 31st, 2009 at 3:18 pm
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January 31st, 2009 at 3:28 pm
They are the same breed. The official name is now Parsons Russell Terrier according to certain breed registeries.
The Jack Russell Terrier name was dropped, although many people still call them by the old name…Jack Russell Terrier.
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January 31st, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Hi
We had the same problem. We have what i'm sure is a parson russel, but he was sold to us as a jack. A parson russel male generally stands about 14 in. and weighs 14 lbs. A jack russel stands about 10 -12 in, and weighs 12-14 lbs. The parson russel is basically a long legged jack russel. (more or less) .
RITA
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dogs annual
an annual book on breeds and breeders in Canada, put out by the CKC
January 31st, 2009 at 4:15 pm
As far as the AKC goes, the breed has always been the Parson Russell Terrier. Fans of the parson russell terrier started the Parson Jack Russell Terrier club in 1914. The name Jack Russell was later thrown around and used to describe any mixed terrier, some of which bore little resemblence to the Parson Jack Russell Terrier.
Even though they are most commonly known as Jack Russell Terriers today, few people realize that their true name is Parson Russell Terrier, and the only name used by AKC. They are also call Parson Jack Russell Terriers
Is is arguable, though. Some clame they are different breeds, the only real difference being height. Parson's are 12-14", jack russells being 10-12", while others claim they are the same breed
It's the same battle as that between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier
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January 31st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
They are NOT the same dogs. Parson Russell is recognized by AKC - http://www.akc.org/breeds/parson_russell_terrier/
At one time the AKC recognized the Jack Russel Terrier, however as of April 1st 2003 they changed the name to Parson Russel Terrier. The breed split into two breeds and now the Jack Russell Terriers and Parson Russell Terriers are considered two different breeds. JRT is recognized by UKC & CKC.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/jackrussellterrier.htm
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January 31st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
A Jack Russell and a Parson Russell are not the same breed. The Jack Russell has shorter, stumpier legs and longer hair on its face. Parsons have longer, thinner legs and shorter, smoother hair. Jack Russells also have more brown, while Parsons are mostly white.
Jack Russel:
http://www.e-inu.com/images/file/jack-russell-terrier/jack-russell-terrier-m001.jpg
Parson Russel:
http://www.pedigreedogs.co.uk/images_breeds/parson_russell.jpg
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January 31st, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Read a Jack Russell Breeders Book…. You will find out that most of these answers are wrong. I don't remember the title or I would mention it. Basically the original breeder named the dog.. … Not the AKC. or CKC. Also the breeder did not care about the show characteristics of the breed. He (Parson John Russell) wanted a more stamina performing fox terrior. He named his bitch, Trump.
a good link for source.
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http://www.jack-russell-terrier-pictures.com/jackrussellterrierhistory.html