Our Process Into AKC FSS
The American Jack Russell Terrier Club was reluctant to post the progression of events surrounding our application to AKC. However, in an effort to eliminate rumors and misinformation being given to the general public we felt it should be posted. Our silence has been misrepresented, when in fact we were forced to address serious issues before the breed could move forward
Novemeber 2004: The American Jack Russell Terrier submits a detailed application to the AKC for inclusion into their registry for the FCI Jack Russell Terrier.
December 8, 2004: The American Jack Russell Terrier club receives a letter of acceptance from AKC for the inclusion of the FCI Jack Russell Terrier into AKC FSS and the process of FSS begins.
December 26, 2004: The Russell Terrier Foundation Club submits a letter of opposition to the FCI Jack Russell Terrier acceptance in favor of the stocky puddin type from Ireland.
January 2005: The letter of opposition from the Russell Terrier Foundation Club President Michael Black is sent to the American Kennel Club. page1, page 2.
February 17, 2005: The American Jack Russell Terrier Club responds to the Russell Terrier Foundation letter sent to AKC. page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5.
July 26, 2005 Michael & Avril Black of the Russell Terrier Foundation Club claim ownership of the records of the American Jack Russell Terrier Club with a letter from their attorney.
August 17, 2005: The law firm representing the AJRTC responds to the letter from the Russell Terrier Foundation Club in regards to their claim of ownership to our club records. The copy of this letter is sent to the AKC. page 1, page 2
December 14, 2005. The AJRTC was notified officially the AKC Committee approved the revision of the name to Russell Terrier.
December 29, 2005. Letter sent to the AKC from AJRTC reconfirming our only supporting the FCI standard as it is written.
All documents and letters will be forthcoming posted on this link.
Michael Avril Black Russell Terrier Foundation Club National
