2007-03-10 07:46:35 · 13 answers · asked by fire0317uk 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Because originally the person who developed the Terrier breed was Reverend John Russell. In Britain. commonly in Britain Reverends were known as Parsons. Anyway some how they didnt name the dog John Russell Terriers. There was a mistake made I think and they became know as Jack Russells. SO to correct the mistake, and honor the creator of the fiesty dogs, They named them the Parson Russell Terriers now.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Here in the states they are not considered seperate, Jacks and Parsons are considered the same dog,at this time, though breeders are trying to seperate them, This sight is the fight to seperate the breed to 2 distinct
http://www.terrier.com/jrtca/noakc.php3
but as for now registered as the same dog. If you are in the UK or something maybe thats diffrent for the Kennel Club.
Here is some other informations
http://www.miternfarm.com/
http://www.prtaa.org/
2007-03-10 07:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They haven't. There are still Jack Russells & there are Parson Russell Terriers. Jack Russell is used by most people to describe any small working terrier. The Parson is not usually worked, but is a Kennel Club recognised breed with its own breed standard. The Jack Russell is more usually used for working and is not recognised by the KC as type varies widely & many dogs do not have recorded pedigrees.
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/82
2007-03-10 08:35:25 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Parson Jack Russell is a different breed of dog to the Jack Russell terrier.
2007-03-10 11:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi The call "Jack Russell" has been used by way of the years to describe a brilliant selection of small white terriers, yet now after a drawn out legal conflict the JRTCA (Jack Russell Terrier club of u.s.) and its acquaintances have gained the unique rights to apply the call Jack Russell Terrier to describe their particular version of the canines. This canines is generally puzzled with the Parson Russell Terrier.
2016-10-18 01:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They haven't, Jack russells are not a breed recognised by the kennel club. But the parsons are & they have a standard.
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/82
2007-03-10 22:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Tray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parson russel terrier is the kc registered breed,the jack russel although very popular is not kc registered as there is not a breed standard for it.
2007-03-10 16:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They haven't the Parson Russell is a seperate breed it has longer legs and is taller than the short legged Jack Russell
2007-03-10 08:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by G W 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey my name is amanda iam a pedigree jack russell breeder i own a male jack russell tyson 1yr old proven stud with this 13 week old daughter kia.I show my dogs.The reason the kennel club has changed the name to parson russell terrier is because the jack russell terrier isnt a reckionsed breed so if you do own a pedigree jack russell you have to reg under the parson terrier club now.But when you enter shows ur dog will be still called a jack russell terrier i know its funny how this works but it does work.If you have any more comments please email me bck. lovelife_tk@yahoo.com a or you may also check my website out
www.tkkennels.piczo.com looking forward from hearing from you.
Bye-hope ive helped you out
2007-03-10 10:16:23 · answer #8 · answered by jack russell lover 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The breeders of Russells were split on if they WANTED to be admitted into the kennel club. Many felt the AKC with its show ring orientation was not suitable for their performance bred dogs When they were admitted to miscellaneous class much of this group did NOT register their dogs with AKC but instead held with their own registry. This was confusing - both sides were not unhappy for a name change make the two sub-breeds easier to distinguish...
2007-03-10 11:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad. Jack Russell sounds better.
2007-03-10 08:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by lexi m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋