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About the Russell Terrier
The Russell Terrier, commonly known as the Jack Russell Terrier, is a small, athletic, and relentlessly energetic terrier breed developed in England in the early nineteenth century by Reverend John Russell, a passionate fox hunting enthusiast. Reverend Russell sought to create the perfect working terrier that could keep pace with hounds on horseback hunts while being small enough to bolt foxes from their dens.
Read our complete Russell Terrier guide for temperament, care tips, health information, and costs.