Jack Russell terrier

any of a breed of small, short-legged terriers having large, erect ears and a short, white coat with brown or black markings.

Also called Jack Russell.

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British Dictionary definitions for jack russell

Jack Russell

noun

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

Word Origin for Jack Russell

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

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Word Origin and History for jack russell

Jack Russell

type of terrier (not recognized as a distinct breed), 1907, named for the Rev. John Russell (1795-1883) of Devonshire, "the sporting parson."