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Parson Russell Terrier (Brown & White, Head)
Brown & White, Head

Breed Information

Popularity

2022: #121

2021: #117

2020: #115

2019: #118

2018: #117

2017: #119

2016: #109

2015: #111

Name Parson Russell Terrier
Other names Jack Russell Terrier, Parson, Parson Jack Russell Terrier
Origin United Kingdom
Breed Group Terrier (AKC:1997 & UKC)
Size Medium
Type Purebred
Life span 13-15 years
Temperament

Energetic

Bold

Eager

Happy

Intelligent

Obedient

Height 12-14 inches (31-36 cm)
Weight 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Colors

Black and Tan

Brown

White

Litter Size 4-8 puppies
Puppy Prices

Average $1200 - $2000 USD

These dogs are not hard to find. The average price of a Parson Russell Terrier puppy is between $1,200 - $2,000. Prices all depend on the pedigree of the puppies, the amount of work the breeder has put into producing the litter, and where the breeder is located.

Breed Characteristics

Adaptability

5 stars

Apartment Friendly

3 stars

The Parson Russell Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. These dogs are very active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Barking Tendencies

5 stars

Frequent

Cat Friendly

1 stars

Child Friendly

4 stars

Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

Dog Friendly

1 stars

Exercise Needs

5 stars

The Parson Russell Terrier is a pleasant companion when it is sufficiently exercised; however if it does not get enough, it may become a nuisance. Your dog needs to be taken on a long, daily, brisk walk. In addition, he will be in his glory with space to run, hunt and play.

Grooming

2 stars

The Parson Russell Terrier require relatively low maintenance.

Health Issues

3 stars

Hypoallergenic: No

Intelligence

2 stars

Ranking: # Full Ranking List

Playfulness

5 stars

Shedding Level

3 stars

Parson Russell Terriers should be brushed with a rubber brush when shedding to remove dead hairs. Occasionally, the coat of the rough-haired variety will need to be plucked.

Stranger Friendly

3 stars

Trainability

3 stars

Moderately Easy Training: The Parson Russell Terrier learns quickly. They are intelligent breed but require consistency in training. Parson Russell Terriers are able to learn a variety of games and excel in events such as dog agility and Earthdog competitions.

Watchdog Ability

3 stars

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Parson Russell Terrier Puppy (White & Tan, Head)
White & Tan, Head

Parson Russell Terrier Names

Rank Boy Names Girl Names
01 Charlie Bella
02 Buddy Molly
03 Rocky Lulu
04 Finn Coco
05 Toby Maya
06 Jake Roxy
07 Beau Dixie
08 Milo Olive
09 Hank Nala
10 Gizmo Izzy
100 Cute Puppy Names ›

Overview

The Parson Russell Terrier is slightly taller than it is long, of medium bone. Its long legs enable it to keep up with the horses and hounds during a fox hunt. Its slender build allows it to fit into small passageways in pursuit of its quarry. Spanning is a critical part of judging the Parson. The chest behind the elbows must be easily spanned by average-size hands, such that the thumbs should meet at the spine and the fingers under the chest. Its gait is free and lively, with good reach and drive. Its coat can be either smooth or broken, both coarse and weatherproof with a short, dense undercoat. The outercoat of the smooth is flat and hard; that of the broken is harsh, straight, tight and close lying, with no sculpted furnishings. The PRT's expression is keen and full of life.

This is a dog that thrives on action and adventure. In the process, it often finds itself in the middle of trouble. It is a true hunter at heart, and will explore, wander, chase and dig when it gets a chance. It is very playful and intelligent. It gets along well with children and strangers. It can be scrappy with strange dogs, but is better than many terriers. It does well with horses, but it may chase cats and is not good with rodents. It may tend to bark and dig. It makes an ideal companion for an active person with a good sense of humor who wants a lot of entertainment — and mischief —in one dog.

History

The Parson Russell Terrier was formally known as the Jack Russell Terrier in the USA. The breed was named after a clergyman named Rev. John Russell. It was used as a small-game hunting dog particularly for red fox, digging the quarry out of its den in the mid-1800s. On English hunts, the dogs needed to be long-legged enough to keep up with the hounds. The breed used to have a strong emphasis on its working ability, so the standard was very broad, allowing a wide range of accepted body types. When show breeders wanted to make the look of the dogs stricter, they decided to change the name to separate the show types from the working types. Effective April 1, 2003 the name Jack Russell Terrier was changed to Parson Russell Terrier as requested by the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America, which was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America. Some of the Parson Russell's talents include: hunting, tracking, agility and performing tricks.

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