just wondering

The Parson Russell Terriers tend to have slightly longer legs than the Jack Russell Terrier and represents what the breed was bred to look like:

Authorities claim that after Rev. Russell’s death some of his Parson Russell Terrier bloodlines were crossed with the Welsh Corgi and other terrier breeds, creating a different type dog, the "Jack Russell Terrier." The parent club for the breed requested a name change from Jack Russell to Parson Russell Terrier.

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1. AUSSIEMOM Says:
   May 21st, 2009 at 2:01 pm

   AKC registerable Parson Russel -General Appearance
   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. To function as a working terrier, he must possess certain characteristics: a ready attitude, alert and confident; balance in height and length; medium in size and bone, suggesting strength and endurance. Important to breed type is a natural appearance: harsh, weatherproof coat with a compact construction and clean silhouette. The coat is broken or smooth. He has a small, flexible chest to enable him to pursue his quarry underground and sufficient length of leg to follow the hounds. Old scars and injuries, the result of honorable work or accident, should not be allowed to prejudice a terrier’s chance in the show ring, unless they interfere with movement or utility for work or breeding.

   The jack russel is still listed in foundation stock…. go to

   http://www.akc.org
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2. Unstoppable--as always :- p Says:
   May 21st, 2009 at 2:10 pm

   Only the name.
   Which,btw,is CORRECTLY spelled w/2 L's.

   JRTCA SUED to keep the JRT as if it were a TRADEMARK…& they won.

   Funny-I thought "cut&paste" was a violation;especially when it's WRONG. The breed was /is NOT selectively bred for above ground work-the hounds did that. Terriers where brought up when the hounds had run the fox to ground. In the Russell's case-to BOLT,not bay or dispatch.
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