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

Examples of Jack Russell terrier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most feature self-portraits, often accompanied by Shaw’s late Jack Russell terrier, Mr. C, or by an alter ego (a wolf-man wearing a blue kimono). Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024 John Galliano adapted an outfit from his Christian Dior couture show to play the formidable Queen of Hearts—and even made a costume for his Jack Russell terrier, Cheyenne. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024 Macey Mullins, of London, said bought a Jack Russell terrier from a Petland store in Lewis Center for $4,600. Shahid Meighan, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2024 But the couple baked him pies, looked after his Jack Russell terrier, Mrs. Doodlebug, and carried his groceries up three flights of the five-story building. Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024 Three of her other dogs — 2-year-old Moose, 6-year-old Denver and 6-year-old Bronco — are still sick, and her elderly Jack Russell terrier is quarantining with her son. Kelly Kasulis Cho, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023 Rich Moore, 71, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, set out with his Jack Russell terrier named Finney to climb Blackhead Peak on Aug. 19, but didn't return home. CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023 Rich Moore, of Pagosa Springs, and Finney, his Jack Russell terrier, were reported missing on Aug. 19 after going to summit nearby Blackhead Peak, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release obtained by PEOPLE. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023 Less filling, great tasting, Bam Biere is as charming as its namesake, the brewery’s Jack Russell terrier. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2023

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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