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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Nearby, the family's Jack Russell terrier was also found deceased from multiple stab wounds.
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
For the last two years, Mr. Slattery and his wife have been grieving the death of their Jack Russell terrier mutt, Peanut.
—Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The $7,400 pin resembles a Jack Russell terrier, widely believed to be the favorite breed of the Queen Consort and King Charles III.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Technically this book is about just one dog, the little Jack Russell terrier that became Bhutto’s closest companion during one of the most difficult times of her life.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
For the last two years, Mr. Slattery and his wife have been grieving the death of their Jack Russell terrier mutt, Peanut.
—Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The $7,400 pin resembles a Jack Russell terrier, widely believed to be the favorite breed of the Queen Consort and King Charles III.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Technically this book is about just one dog, the little Jack Russell terrier that became Bhutto’s closest companion during one of the most difficult times of her life.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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