cachorros de jack russell, historia

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This breed of dogs is named after Reverend John (Jack) Russell. Born in 1795 in Dartmouth, England, was pastor for many years in the parish of Swymbridge in the county of Devon. Lover of the terrier, during his studies at Oxford bought his first dog of this nature, a female white hair hard in the head with brands called Trump, who by the description and photo of it seems rather to be kept current FCI standard the Jack Russell Terrier.

History of theJack Russell Terrier

England, country of origin:

Fox hunting was very practiced in the county of Devon in the period in which the Reverend Russell lived, and he was passionate about this activity. His hobby led him to the breeding of dogs. Thus, began to cross hunting dogs, terriers accurately to different races unicolor and multicolor. What he wanted was to improve the fitness of individuals, not homogenize the physical appearance of the same and therefore the death was not a specific standard. Crossings and no standardization of race differences have led to the appearance on the Jack Russell Terrier.

On the other hand, this breed shares certain characteristics with you terrier smooth hair that developed in Spain, despite the Spanish line, is not recognized as a jack russell, and is commonly known as Spanish or Andalusian dog buzzard.

Australia, a country of development:

It should be noted that Australia was the country that actively contributed to the development and subsequent recognition of the breed worldwide.

 

No specific data when the first Jack Russell Terrier in Australia, but if there is information about individuals who came as a gift and contributed significantly to the race. For example in 1964, "Hardy" (JRI-5) which was a gift from the Duke of Beaufort (Beaufort Hunt Club in UK) for the winner of the Australian equestrian Olympic gold medal: Bill Roycroft. Likewise it was "Kiss Me Kate" (JRI-6) of the Duchess of Bedford (Bedford Hunt Club in the UK).

In 1972 he officially formed the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia. The club instituted a specialized comprehensive registration system along with a formal standard for the breed. This club is also beginning discussions with the Kennel Club of Australia Council about the possibility of recognizing and register to race. On October 25, 2000, finally, the International Federation Cinológica (Europe Division) acknowledged officially and definitively to the Jack Russell Terrier breed, using the standard from Australia.