Jack Russell
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Jack Russell
named after John Russell (1795–1883), English clergyman who developed the breed
Example Sentences
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Duffield and Buckley found Soccer, the Jack Russell terrier who played Wishbone, during a trip to Los Angeles when they initially thought they would only get to make five episodes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Nova took over as Britain’s top dog from Dilyn, Boris and Carrie Johnson's adopted Jack Russell.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024
If you think of a Jack Russell and a Labrador, let's say that it needed a Jack Russell.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024
The breeding of beagles, Jack Russell terriers and miniature schnauzers could also be affected, as well as of dogs with short noses, like the English bulldog, French bulldog and pug.
From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024
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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