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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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For a month, they had waited and worried about the fate of their beloved Jack Russell terrier, Luna, who disappeared with fate uncertain among the predators and wildlife in Yellowstone National Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Television: A 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Soccer has attracted a large following; now, he’s starring in his first feature-length adventure.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

Efrus, a 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier, surfs the waves in the Pacific waters off Peru.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024

Rich Moore, 71, with his Jack Russell terrier, Finney, had set out to climb Blackhead Peak on 19 August, but never returned home.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2023

It closely resembles a Jack Russell terrier, except for the forked tail.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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