Jack Russell terrier

noun

: any of a breed of small terriers having a white coat with brown, black, or brown-and-black markings

called also Jack Russell

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The caption accompanied a carousel of images that showed Bruno, a Jack Russell terrier, sharing memorable moments over the years with the Food Network alum, her daughter Jade and her boyfriend, Shane Farley. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Next up is Poppy, a 10 1/2-pound Jack Russell terrier/Chihuahua mix. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 Adults are about the same weight as a Jack Russell terrier. Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 From day one, baby Arya’s furry big brother, Ziggy — a 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier — has been by her side. Ronnie Li, USA Today, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Jack Russell terrier

Word History

Etymology

Jack (John) Russell †1883 English clergyman & dog breeder

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jack Russell terrier was in 1961

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“Jack Russell terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jack%20Russell%20terrier. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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