Parson Russell Terrier

Also known as: Jack Russell Terrier

Breed origin: England
Original purpose: Foxhunting.

AKC recognized: 1997
AKC group: Terrier

Size: Weight: 13 to 17 lbs
Size: Height: males around 14 inches; females around 13 inches

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Color: White, white with black or tan markings, or a combination of these, tri-color, grizzle.

Life span: 13 to 16 years.

General characteristics/temperament: The Parson Russell Terrier is bold, athletic, clever, tenacious, courageous, playful, friendly, exuberant, and extremely affectionate. They are independent and very energetic, and possess great strength and endurance. They are generally good with children, but do not tolerate rough handling from very young children. They have a strong hunting instinct, and cannot be trusted with pet rodents and other small pets. Most will do fine with cats if raised with them, but should always be supervised around them.

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Good with children? Yes with older children.

OK in apartments? No

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Energy/Activity Level: High

Good jogging partner? Yes

Suitable canine sports/activities: obedience, agility, conformation, earthdog

Grooming requirement: There are two coat types. The broken coat should be brushed once weekly and hand stripped every few months. The smooth coated variety is easier to maintain and only needs occasional brushing, but sheds more than the broken coated variety.

Additional photos of Parson Russell Terrier

Parson & Jack Russell Terriers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
By Diane Morgan
Published in 2007
112 pages

Parson Russell Terrier (A Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
By Christina Pettersall
Published in 2003
158 pages

A New Owner's Guide to Parson Russell Terriers
By Linda C. Bollinger and Peggy O. Swager
Published in 1998
160 pages

The Parson and Jack Russell Terriers
By Sheila Webster Boneham
Published in 2006
192 pages

The Parson Russell Terrier
By Alan Broadstock
Published in 2002
112 pages

Parson and Jack Russell Terriers
By Joanna Kosloff
Published in 2009
192 pages

The Parson and Jack Russell Terrier Handbook
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Published in 2010
192 pages

Parson Jack Russell Terriers: An Owner's Companion
By Jean Jackson and Frank Jackson
Published in 1991
288 pages

Parson and Jack Russell Terriers
By Diane Morgan
Published in 2007
128 pages

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Other websites for additional information:

American Kennel Club breed page
Parson Russell Terrier Association of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Parson Russell Terrier Association of America Rescue

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