An assortment of the most interesting and funny Jack Russell facts. What makes Jack Russells unique? When and where were they first bred?
Jack Russells were first bred in the 1800s
Jack Russells arose from the selective breeding of Fox Terriers
Jack Russells were bred to be hunting dogs
The gene that gives Jack Russell their predominantly white color is linked to the gene that makes JRTs prone to deafness
Jack Russells are one of only a few dog breeds to be named after the person who bred them
Real purebred Jack Russells have ears that bend down toward the front of their heads
Jack Russells were bred for fox hunting
Purebred Jack Russells are more prone to some diseases, particularly knee and hip joint problems
John Russell, the breeder who created this breed, was born on December 21, 1795 and died on April 28, 1883
John Russell was a parson (a priest)
John Russell was a founder member of the UK Kennel Club in 1873
John Russell never showed his strain of dogs at Kennel Club shows
John Russell lived in Devonshire, England
The Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain formed in 1974
The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America formed in 1976
There is a lot of confusion about what constitutes a real Jack Russell because for a long time there was no JRT breed standard
Short legs on a Jack Russell may be caused by achondroplastic dwarfism
Jack Russells have great endurance for long-distance running
Most Jack Russells are descended from a bitch called Trump
There is a Jack Russell Inn close to Barnstaple, northwest of Exeter
There are Jack Russell Clubs in countries throughout the world, including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Great Britain, South Africa and Belgium
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