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Breeders of quality English Jack Russell Terriers.

The Jack Russell Terrier comes from England, where it descended from the type of Fox Terrier favored by Parson John "Jack" Russell, a famous sporting Parson from the West Country in the second half of the 19th century.  He developed what he considered to be the ideal hunting terrier; small enough to carry on his saddle, and agile enough to "go to ground" after a fox.  The Jack Russell has now found its way into the hearts and homes of families throughout Britian and North America, and is also popular as a working dog on farms and at stables.  The Jack Russell coat comes in both a smooth and rough variety, is at least 50% white with brown, black or both colored markings.  They require minimal grooming, but they do require daily exercise.