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The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in southern England during the mid-1800s by Parson John Russell, from whom the breed took its name. Russell aimed to create a working terrier who would hunt with hounds, bolting foxes from their dens so the hounds could chase them.

The Jack Russell became a favorite of many sportsmen, especially those who hunted on horseback. The breed was known in the U.S. by the 1930s, and several breed clubs sprang up with different opinions concerning the Jack's appearance, working ability, and whether he should compete in conformation shows or remain a working dog.

The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America maintains an independent registry and considers the Jack purely a hunting dog, but the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America (JRTCA) sought recognition by the American Kennel Club, which was granted in 2000. To differentiate it from the dogs registered by the JRTCA, the American Kennel Club renamed the breed, calling it the Parson Russell Terrier.

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aggression : |

i want a jack russell terrier but i heard that they are/can be aggressive. anyone have an aggressive jack ? if so can u tell me how they acted and if not also, thankss :)

17 1290 Nov 2, 2009 12:50pm by robin
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urine marking!

I just got a male jack russel he's marking my furniture with urine how can i stop him from doing that?

0 71 Oct 31, 2009 3:08pm by Alison
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