The Jack Russell terrier is a true working terrier. The breed takes its name from the Reverend John Russell, who bred one of the finest strains of terriers for working fox in England. The Jack Russell is a baying terrier, meaning the dog should flush out the fox with his steady barking but is never to kill his prey. The Jack Russell has been strictly bred for hunting since its beginning in the early 1800s. Parson Russell Terrier Rescue Information: The Parson Russell Terrier is also known as the Jack Russell Terrier. The Parson Russell Terrier is a witty, highly intelligent and trainable working dog. Parson Russells are cheeky, entertaining pets. Parson Russells do well with considerate children but do not like to be teased. Find the perfect long haired jack russell terrier stock photo. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. No need to register, buy now! Woof! Why buy a Jack Russell Terrier puppy for sale if you can adopt and save a life? Look at pictures of Jack Russell Terrier puppies who need a home. Premium Jack Russell Terrier puppies from one of the best ranked breeders in the country. The Snow Creek team has been delivering quality Jack Russell pups for over 13 years. Between our beautiful 10 acre facility, on-site veterinary care, and incredible puppy socialization program, our Jack Russell puppies are indeed one of a kind. The term "Jack Russell" is also commonly misapplied to other small tan and white terriers. The Jack Russell is a broad type, with a size range of 25–38 cm (10–15 in). The Parson Russell is limited only to a middle range with a standard size of 30–36 cm (12–14 in), while the Russell terrier is smaller at 20–30 cm (8–12 in).