Jack Russell
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the breed's main stats ,
the dog's potential health issues
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Dog Breed's Main Info
The Breed's History:
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.
Country of Origin:
England
Breed Group:
Terrier
Height:
10 inches to 1 foot, 3 inch. (25,4 to 38,10 cm)
Weight:
13 to 17 pounds (5,89 to 7,72 Kg)
Life Span:
10 to 15 years
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Patellar Luxation,
Glaucoma,
Deafness,
Lens Luxation,
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
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