Jack Facts
A clergyman named Parson John Russell, known to friends as "Jack" is the founding father of the Jack Russell Terrier breeds. He was a founder member of the UK Kennel Club in 1873, but he never showed his strain of dogs at Kennel Club shows. Most Jack Russells are descended from a bitch called Trump who was given to Parson John Russell by his milk man. She was a Fox Terrier. There are four types of Jack Russells including the Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell. These are the two types that give the "Jack Russell" the high strung reputation as they are very prey oriented and were bred to bolt Fox.
The English Jack Russell AKA "Jack Russell Shorty" or "puddin' Jack" was the first type of Jack Russell bred by John Parson.
Daisy Duke is our foundation bitch
They were used to stay on the farm and keep the vermin population to a minimum. They are also great with farm animals and children and are very family friendly dogs. These great little dogs were noticed by a terrier fancier in Ireland. Once there many "breeders" in Ireland did not stick to the standard and bred them with other breeds such as chihuahuas and other small dogs. These Jacks are now known as the Irish Jack Russell. Some people call them "Pocket Jacks" due to their smaller size.