Jack Russell Terrier
Russell Terrier (in the AKC), Jackrussellinterrieri
The was developed in the 19th century by Reverend John Russell in England, who sought to create a small, energetic hunting dog for fox hunting. Bred for its stamina, intelligence, and tenacity, the Jack Russell Terrier became known for its ability to chase foxes into their dens and work alongside hunters, later evolving into a popular companion dog thanks to its lively personality and fearless nature.
FCI Group
Terriers
AKC Group
Terrier
TKC Group
Terrier
Country of Origin
GB
Country of development: Australia
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
FI
Cardiac and Circulatory
Ear, Deafness
Skeletal and Muscular
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Eye Conditions and Blindness
UK
Genetic Material and Diversity
Temperament
Test Relevances
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Strong Relevance
Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia (HUU)
Strong Relevance
Ichthyosis, TGM1-related
Some Relevance
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID)
Some Relevance
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebella Ataxia Subtype 1, KCNJ10-related
Some Relevance
Tail length, Short
Some Relevance
Ataxia, Spinocerebellar, CAPN1-related
Some Relevance
Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)
Some Relevance
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD)
Some Relevance
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome - CHRNE related
Some Relevance
Degenerative Myelopathy
Some Relevance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
No Evidence
Von Willebrand Disease I
No Evidence
Asymptomatic Macrothrombocytopenia
No Evidence
Chondrodysplasia, Disproportionate Short-limbed
No Evidence
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Factor XI Deficiency
No Evidence
Canine Multiple System Degeneration (CMSD)
Inconclusive
Connections
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