Parson Russell Terrier

A true working foxhunter, the Parson Russell is alert and confident, strong and enduring. A cousing to the Jack Russell, the Parson Russell Terrier also excels at obedience and agility trials. It may be a quick-tempered scamp at times, but its cuteness is undeniable.

Physical Characteristics

The Parson Russell’s lively and free gait is complemented by its good drive and reach. The weatherproof and coarse outer coat (which is white, white with black or tan markings, or a combination of these, tri-color) may be broken or smooth, with a dense and short undercoat. In the case of a smooth outer coat, it is hard and flat, while dogs with the broken variety have straight, harsh, close-lying, and tight hair, with hardly any sculpted furnishings.

The expression of the Parson Russell is generally full of life and keen. With a medium-boned, slightly tall, and slender build, the dog can squeeze through narrow passages to chase its quarry. Its long legs, meanwhile, help it to keep up with hounds and horses during a lengthy foxhunt.

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