Jack Russell vs Parson Russell: Lifespan The Parson Russell has an average lifespan of 13-15 years. They are strong, ...

In 1904, Arthur Heinemann created the first breed standard for the Jack Russell terrier. A decade later, he founded the ...

The Russell Terrier takes its name from a breed of dogs developed by Rev. John “Jack” Russell during the 19th century. Russell was an English vicar who enjoyed fox hunting and dog breeding in ...

The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized these small, mostly white terriers as Jack Russell terriers in 1997. In 2003 the AKC changed the name of the breed to Parson Russell terrier, following ...