The Jack Russell Terrier is a small and brave little dog, bred to hunt small mammals. He's a friendly and athletic pet, showing great independence yet welcoming of attention. Predominantly white with black or tan markings, or a combination of these - tri-color. Grizzle is acceptable.First, their overall size. The Jack Russell Terrier will be 10-15 inches tall, while the Rat Terrier can reach 18 inches tall. Additionally, the Rat Terrier can weigh up to 25 lbs. While some Jack Russell’s will also reach this size, it is not as expected. So overall, the Rat Terrier is a slightly larger dog breed. Through selective breeding over several generations, the Parson Russell Terrier, later renamed the Jack Russell Terrier, was established as a distinct breed. These dogs were prized by hunters for their energetic nature, speed, courage, and compact muscular build that allowed them to scramble into fox dens during the hunt. Parson Russell Terrier. Le Parson Russell Terrier est un petit chien de travail qui se caractérise par sa ténacité et sa rusticité. Vif, agile et bien proportionné, il est taillé pour la rapidité et les efforts de longue haleine. Le Parson Russell Terrier est plutôt haut sur pattes et sa poitrine est peu profonde.
The show side won — Jack Russell terriers have competed annually since 2012! Since those early days, Jack Russell terriers have experienced changes in name and variations. From the original Jack Russell terrier breed came the Parson Russell terrier, which has long legs for hunting in areas with hillier terrain.
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