The Reverend Jack Russell was very interested in fox hunting and saw the need for a small terrier to be used to flush out foxes that had gone to ground. In 1814 he acquired a terrier bitch named Trump from the local milkman which became his foundation bitch – and so the breed was born.The first Jack Russells were quite tall dogs (35cm) but during the years the breed has changed, and there are now two distinct varieties that are recognised as separate breeds – the Parson Jack Russell and the Jack Russell Terrier. There are three coat varieties, a smooth coat, a broken coat and a rough coat.

AVERAGE LIFESPAN

Jack Russells can live up to 14 years of age.

BREED PERSONALITY, CHARACTERISTICS & TEMPERAMENT

Jack Russell Terriers are great little hunting dogs that will tackle anything from a fox to a mouse. They spend a large amount of time investigating their surroundings and when taken for a walk in the country will hunt for hours. They are extremely intelligent and as a result, beginning to make their presence felt in the obedience ring.

COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETS

Excellent.

CARE REQUIREMENTS

Jack Russells make ideal house dogs, but are equally at home as outside dogs.



Please take note:
The inquisitive nature of this breed necessitates having good fencing in order to contain them.

IDEAL OWNERS

Almost everyone.

IN CONCLUSION

If you have decided that the Jack Russell is the dog for you and you are able to provide a safe and secure back yard for it to play in, contact one of the groups listed below:

DECISION TIME

Before making a decision on getting a puppy, here are some articles you might find helpful:

• What do we need to consider if we are thinking of buying a puppy?
• How do I determine which breeder to use?
• What should you ask the breeder?
• How do you check if the breeder is reputable?
• What to ask your vet prior to buying a puppy

RECOMMENDED BREEDERS

Breeder Name	Kennel	State
Elizabeth Pennesi	Ziliam	NSW	Contact
Jayne Hawkins	Covejack	NSW	Contact
Marilyn Cook	Keysteel	VIC	Contact
KIm Sant	Litlnapoleon	NSW	Contact
Emma Hardcastle	Trublumate	QLD	Contact
Kerri Johnson	Kermalor	VIC	Contact
Julie Broad	Jakobi	WA	Contact
Pam Sullivan	Baylock	VIC	Contact
Dale and Sue Formosa	Shaundar	QLD	Contact
Gail Reilly	Wintoppi	QLD	Contact
Andrew and Linda Buckley and Parker	Darqhorse	ACT	Contact
Judi Purss	Kingpark	NSW	Contact
Susan Lemon	Lemosa	NSW	Contact
Leesa Musgrove	Joelleigh	NSW	Contact
jane keeping	3rwessex	QLD	Contact
Gary Butler	Whatajack	NSW	Contact
Barbara Norman	Waglett	QLD	Contact
M.L. Boole	Elmparle	QLD	Contact
Deborah Thomas	treverhund	NSW	Contact
Val Salter	Pretorium	NSW	Contact
Lianne and John Rowles	Selwor/Methusela/Burnbank	NSW	Contact
Sandra Cartwright	Walampton	NSW	Contact
Sandy Taylor	Buguya	WA	Contact
Nicole Verrall	Nikrus	QLD	Contact
Jason and Lee Attridge	Attjack	QLD	Contact
Gail and Nicki Smith	Weisnjac	VIC	Contact
Rhonda Barnett	Ruscal	VIC	Contact

* We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time, our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care and sale of suitable quality puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these criteria or are not otherwise suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them. We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a substitute for you making all appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a specific breeder or puppy.

CANINE CLUBS

Australian Capital Territory ACT Canine Association Inc PO Box 815 Dickson, ACT 2602 Tel: 02 6241 4404 Fax: 02 6241 1129 Email: CONTACT Website: www.actca.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		New South Wales Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd PO Box 632 St Marys, NSW 1790 Tel: 02 9834 3022 or 1300 728 022 (NSW only) Fax: 02 9834 3872 Email: CONTACT Website: www.rnswcc.org.au (Details current as of 1/08/04)
Northern Territory The North Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 37521 Winnellie, NT 0821 Tel: 08 8984 3570 Fax: 08 8984 3409 Email: CONTACT Website: www.users.bigpond.com/naca1/ (Details correct as of 6/08/04)		Queensland Canine Control Council (Queensland) PO Box 495 Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 Tel: 07 3252 2661 Fax: 07 3252 3864 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cccq.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
South Australia South Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 844 Prospect East, SA 5082 Tel: 08 8349 4797 Fax: 08 8262 5751 Email: CONTACT Website: www.saca.caninenet.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Tasmania Tasmanian Canine Association Inc The Rothman Building PO Box 116 Glenorchy, Tas 7010 Tel: 03 6272 9443 Fax: 03 6273 0844 Email: CONTACT Website: www.tca.freeservers.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
Victoria Victorian Canine Association Locked Bag K9 Cranbourne, Vic 3977 Tel: 03 9788 2500 Fax: 03 9788 2599 Email: CONTACT Website: www.vca.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Western Australia Canine Association of Western Australia Inc PO Box 1404 Canning Vale, WA 6970 Tel: 08 9455 1188 Fax: 08 9455 1190 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cawa.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)