American Russell Terrrier Club
American Russell Terrier Club
American Russell Terrier Foundation Club
United Russell Terrier Association
American Russell Terrier Association
Jack Russell Terrier
This page was last updated on: April 10, 2008
~Formally the English Jack Russell Terrier Club ~
Representing the original foundation stock for the AKC Russell Terrier**
Documented bloodlines dated back to 1950's
"A breed standard is the blueprint. The breeder is the builder and the judge is the building inspector."
-Percy Roberts
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AKC Russell Terrier Parent Club American Russell Terrier Club
American Russell Terrier Club, Inc
~Established 1995~
AKC designated Parent Club for the Russell Terrier
Welcome to the American Russell Terrier Club
The American Russell Terrier Club "ARTC" is an organization dedicated to the Russell Terrier. We are committed to the promotion, breeding, working, improvement, and the continuance of the old traditional Russell Terrier developed in Australia since the early 60's. The breed originated in England in the 1800's, from the Reverend John Russell's strains of fox working terriers. These terriers were utilized for the purpose of hunting red fox above and below ground. The Reverend's fox working terriers evolved into two distinctly separate breeds, the Parson Russell Terrier developed in England and the Russell Terrier, using parallel breeding strains. The small 10" to 12" size of the Russell Terrier, combined with their small chest and instinct for vermin, make them the ultimate working earth terrier.
The American Russell Terrier Club was founded in 1995. It was the first registry in the US to maintain the Russell Terrier as a separate breed from the Parson Russell Terrier. The purpose was to preserve and promote this old traditional working terrier in its original form to eventually seek Kennel Club recognition. The "ARTC" ushered the Russell Terrier into the AKC FSS Program with their final acceptance December 8, 2004.
The "ARTC" advocates the traditional purpose of the breed going back to the hunt fields in England, always striving for a balance of form and function, moderation in all aspects. Russell Terrier: slightly longer body proportions as compared to the Parson Russell Terrier, straight forelegs, small, flexible chest, predominantly white with various color patterns. The ideal height is from 10" to 12". Temperament is alert and ready for any task.
The American Russell Terrier Club is the AKC Parent Club for the breed. Our greatest responsibility and honor is to preserve the breed standard. The "ARTC" has hosted fun days, earth dog trials, specialty shows, and educational seminars for the past 12 years. We will continue to serve the breed in all aspects under the perimeters of the AKC. We welcome all who may have an interest in this wonderful old breed. Our members and breeders will be more than happy to assist you in learning more about the Russell Terrier. In 2007 we were pleased to finish our Russell Terrier educational CD for Judges and fanciers, which is available to those who would like additional education in understanding the Russell Terrier.
