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BREED INFORMATION:
~The JRTCA Jack Russell Terrier~
BASIC BREED STANDARD:
(Per the JRTCA)
The terrier should be fearless, confident, alert and happy. A dog that is nervous, cowardice or overly aggressive should be discouraged.
A tough terrier always on its toes, should present a balanced image, being solid, compact and conditioned for work. Height measured at the wither must be no less than 10 but no more than 15 inches.
The head should eb of quality and well balanced. Moderate width between small “V” shaped ears( carried forward and close to the head) narrowing to the eyes. A defined but not over pronounced stop. The nose black. The jaw must be well boned and powerful. The teeth are large for the size of the dog, slightly overlapping the lower set.
The chest should be shallow, narrow and the front legs not too widely apart, giving an athletic, rather than heavily chested appearance. The chest should be small enough to be easily spanned behind the shoulders, by average sized hands, when the terrier is in a fit, working condition. The back should be strong, straight and, in comparison to the height of the terrier, give a balanced image.
Hindquarters Should be strong and muscular, well put together with plenty of drive and propulsion.
Feet should be round, hard padded, wide, of cat-like appearance, neither turning in nor out.
Tail set should be rather high, carried gaily and docked in proportion to body length, usually about four inches long, providing a good hand-hold. Docking is done for terrier breeds that have earth worked due to the tight turns in settes, and long whip tails are easily broken.
Coat Smooth, without being so sparse as not to provide a certain amount of protection from the elements and undergrowth. Rough or broken coated, without being woolly. All types should be weather resistant and tight to the dog’s body when groomed.
Color White should predominate (i.e., must be more than 51% white) with tan, black, or brown markings. Brindle markings are unacceptable.
Old scars or injuries, the result of work or accident, should not be allowed to prejudice a terrier's chance in the show ring unless they interfere with its movement or with its utility for work or stud.
Faults: Shyness, Disinterest, Overly aggressive, Defects in bite, Weak jaws, Fleshy ears, prick ears, Down at the shoulder, Barrel ribs, Out at elbow, Narrow hips, Straight stifles, Weak feet, Sluggish or unsound movement, Dishing, Plaiting, Toeing, Silky or woolly coats, Too much color (less than 51% white), Shrill or weak voice, Lack of muscle or skin tone, Lack of stamina or lung reserve, evidence of foreign blood( ie: brindle markings, brown noses, rose ears, drawrfism, etc)
There is a great deal of information here, but I would also suggest checking out the terrierman and the JRTCA (on my links page) for more information of the history and breed we know and love.
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