Jack Russell

British  

noun

1. Also called: Jack Russell terrier.  a small short-legged terrier having a white coat with tan, black, or lemon markings: there are rough- and smooth-haired varieties

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Etymology

Origin of Jack Russell

named after John Russell (1795–1883), English clergyman who developed the breed

Example Sentences

Just before he went to the UK for the 1993 summer, he bowled 42 no-balls playing for Western Australia against an England A team including Jack Russell, Graham Thorpe, Dominic Cork and Andy Caddick - Spencer got Thorpe out.

From BBC

Ben Gannon-Doak, who was taken off on a stretcher in the first half of this utterly incredible 4-2 victory over Denmark, is like a Jack Russell welcoming its owner home from a week abroad.

From BBC

Her first writing gig was for a PBS children’s show called “Wishbone,” about a Jack Russell terrier who imagines himself as a character in literary classics.

From Los Angeles Times

He turned from a Jack Russell into a wee barrel.

From BBC

Names of royal and broadcaster-owned dogs are etched into brick paths – including the late Beth, the Queen's Jack Russell, her new puppy Moley and the King's dog Snuff.

From BBC