They had to bark to the badgers and foxes under the ground. So that the came out of their holes and then they could be hunted on.
The difference bettween a Jack Russell Terrier and a Parson Russell Terrier is the Parson Russell Terrier has Longer legs and therfore is not as stocky as the Jack Russell terrier, but because the Parson Russell Terrier has longer legs it is also a little faster Than the Jack Russell terrier. The Parson is recognised by the Kennel Club, it is a "pedigree dog" with a breed standard. The Jack Russell comes in many shapes and sizes, it is not recognised by the K.C. and has no breed standard. They both can have rough, broken or smooth coats.
Yes, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally bred to kill rats for pest control and organised ''ratting'' competitions. However, I have a Staffy and two pet rats and my Staffy is scared of them! There are many breeds that were bred for vermin control, including the Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Patterdale Terrier and many more. In fact, pretty much all Terriers were originally bred to kill rats.
The Sealyham Terrier originated from England.
no.
Jack Russell Terriers were originally bred in England.
They were originally bred for dog fighting.
No! It is a smaller version of the Fox terrier. It was bred to hunt foxes.
as rat catcher
pest exterminator
They were first bred as hunting dogs. For hunting rabbits and foxes etc.
It was first bred as a hunting dog and a pest exterminator.
as hunting dog