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What is the JRTCA?
Our purpose as the largest JRT club in the world is to protect and preserve the unique characteristics and working heritage of this great terrier.
Preserve, Protect and Work the Jack Russell Terrier
Our purpose as the largest JRT club in the world is to protect and preserve the unique characteristics and working heritage of this great terrier.
Many dog owners are completely overwhelmed by the demands of a Jack Russell Terrier, leading to the dogs being abandoned.
The JRTCA Breeders Directory is an advertising tool that JRTCA breeders use to promote their kennel and terriers.
Are you confused about the differences between the Jack Russell Terrier, the Parson Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier variants?
The JRTCA is very much a community. Never before have I met the quality of people and the people that are so dedicated to their dogs.
The largest gathering of Jack Russell Terriers in the world. You don't know unless you go where your terrier stands against the best!
Jack Russell Terrier Racing is a popular event sanctioned by the JRTCA.
If you live with a JRT, you already know you live with a working dog.
Browse our helpful training articles about aggression, separation anxiety, house breaking, shyness, crate training and much more.
These non-profit rescue organizations may be able to assist you in the placement or adoption of a Jack Russell Terrier.
An fun introductory guide to a JRTCA sanctioned terrier trial including what to expect, what to bring and how to enter various events.
The purpose of the Jack Russell Terrier Museum and Crawford Library is to document and illustrate the history of the true Jack Russell Terrier.
The working structure, brain and heart of the real Jack Russell Terrier is what gives this terrier the astounding character, athleticism and versatility that make it a great companion.
The Real Jack Russell Terrier may be any height between 10" and 15" (at the shoulder), it may vary in coats, markings, type, and for sure personality... they are ALL real Jack Russell Terriers. There is no "ideal"... the "ideal" is what suits their owner for what they want/need to do with their terrier. That is the uniqueness of this diverse terrier. The diversity within the JRTCA breed standard is what makes the Jack Russell Terrier suitable for a variety of working and performance abilities - in contrast with the narrow, cosmetic breed standards of many show breeds.
The "Russell Terrier" and the "Parson Russell Terrier" are both variants of the Jack Russell Terrier made into "separate breeds" by the American Kennel Club (AKC). They are nothing more than variants of the original Jack Russell Terrier as always supported by the JRTCA. The JRTCA standard includes the full range of sizes needed for earth work. It is to be known our standard is to allow a terrier to follow the red fox to ground. The dog needed the drive and structure to mirror the agile intelligent fox. The Jack Russell Terrier had to be able to outsmart the fox and have the courage to do so for the handler as a team.
A Jack Russell can be equally contented bolting a fox or chasing a toy in your living room, or equally adept at killing a sock in the living room or a rat in your barn.
The Choice photo gallery consists of Jack Russell Terrier photos selected by the JRTCA webmaster.
The Dirty Dog photo gallery shows Jack Russell Terriers in the dirt and mud.
The Natural Setting photo gallery show Jack Russell Terriers in a natual setting (woods, etc).