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Jack Russell Terriers - Dogs - Origins

Jack Russell Terriers were bred in an attempt to produce brilliant fox hunting dogs. England is thought to be the motherland of the breed, as it is the motherland of many terrier breeds. If not for the Parson Russell, the canine world would not have such a cute and loving dog as the Jack Russell Terrier. John Russell, an inveterate foxhunter, bred a bitch named Trump to other terriers and produced the first Jack Russell Terrier ready to satisfy the needs of any hunter.

The breed received wide distribution in Great Britain and across Europe. It was valued for its agility, eagerness to work, intelligence, good health, and the ease of upkeep. The small size of the dog allowed it to be used as a foxhunting dog capable of pursuing the fox in its den and allowed hunters reach it. It was also good at hunting deer, since it could sneak up to the animal almost unnoticed. The waterproof coat was essential for retrieving waterfowl. In fact, the Jack Russell Terrier was amazingly fit for hard work.

Jack Russell Terriers - Dogs - Modern Breed Version

The Jack Russell Terrier of today still bears most of characteristics specific to the dog during Reverend John Russell's time. Jack Russells had to be predominantly of white color to allow hunters to better see them in the field and differentiate between the dog and the game. The modern version is as courageous, cute, and agile as it was many years ago.

The Jack Russell Terrier became popular in the United States and all over the world due to its outstanding qualities and appearance in mass media. Everybody remembers a small plain dog in "Mask," the best friend of the main character. A Jack Russell Terrier from "Frasier" is also a well-known dog with thousands of adherents. Jack Russell Terrier dogs are often filmed in ads and are the stars of many magazines, such as "Life Magazine," "TV Guide," and "Entertainment Weekly." Yet, like many years ago, hunting remains the main function of Jack Russell Terriers.

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