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Jack Russell terrier

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


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Efruz is a 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier and he is a common sight these hot days of the Southern Hemisphere summer.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Portrayed with impeccable comic timing by a Jack Russell terrier named Moose and, later, by his son Enzo, both dogs were so beloved that they have their own Wikipedia pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023

Images of the friendly Jack Russell terrier help create the "atmosphere of psychological and mental safety" Ukrainian children need, Lesya Yurchyshyn, a teacher from Kyiv, told the BBC's Ukrainecast podcast.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

Camilla also loves dogs, though her breed of choice is Jack Russell terrier.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

There’s a growl from behind him, and for the first time I see the Jack Russell terrier.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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