The AKC changed the JRT's breed name to the Parsons Rusell Terrier. Why??
Just thought I would let you all know and hoped maybe someone knew a reason for the switch? I find it silly. I'm still calling them JRT's.
Spoil the Sheltie
The AKC changed the JRT's breed name to the Parsons Rusell Terrier. Why??
Just thought I would let you all know and hoped maybe someone knew a reason for the switch? I find it silly. I'm still calling them JRT's.
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they probily just shortend it, its really called parsons jack russel terrier, its just a TYPE of JRT, there are also english jack russles as well and another kind, I dont remeber what its called though
Shayna
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They changed it on April Fools day.
They wanted to distinguish the two sizes : The short legged, longer bodied JACK Russell terrier, and the longer legged, larger PARSON russell terrier.
Jack russells are generally under 12.5, while parson russells are over 12.5.
They are still the same breed, just split up into different sizes.
I've been BOO'd!
Spoil the Sheltie
Ahhh I see I see. Thanks for clearing that up.
“I like too many things and get all confused and hung-up running
from one falling star to another till i drop. This is the night, what it does to you.
I had nothing to offer anybody except my own confusion.”
- Jack Kerouac; On The Road
Collies&Cairns&Dogs,OhMY!
I've a friend who has a JRT and according to her,
it's being changed because the Jack Russell Terrier Club
of America, which is the largest JRT registry in the world, is
opposed to the recognition of the breed by the AKC. They're
afraid of the working and hunting ability of the JRTs being
ruined by the show people. So they want different names
to make a clear dividing line between the two organizations.
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I just noticed the change of name this weekend, when I was watching the show on Animal Planet.
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Army Wife
Originally posted by wolfsoul
Jack russells are generally under 12.5, while parson russells are over 12.5.
They are still the same breed, just split up into different sizes.
then why just call it the mini and standard JRT, like they do with dachshunds, poodles, schnauzers, bull terriers, etc?
Terrier Mommy
Millie must be the Parson Russell.Originally posted by wolfsoul
They changed it on April Fools day.
They wanted to distinguish the two sizes : The short legged, longer bodied JACK Russell terrier, and the longer legged, larger PARSON russell terrier.
Jack russells are generally under 12.5, while parson russells are over 12.5.
She also has longish legs.
Wandering Akita
Huh? What in the world I am so confused!!!
Layka
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