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Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia Inc - Breed Standard

THE JACK RUSSELL TERRIER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA INC.
FOUNDED 1972

1...General Appearance: A strong active slimly built working terrier of great character with flexible body of medium length and very strong jaws. A smart mover with keen expression. Tail may be natural length or docked and the coat may be rough, smooth or broken. Temperament shall be bold, fearless or quietly confident. The terrier should be present a lively, active and alert appearance.

2...Head: Skull should be flat and of moderate width, gradually decreasing in width to the eye and tapering to a wide muzzle. There should be a defined stop but not over pronounced. The length from the stop to the nose should be slightly shorter than from the stop to the occiput and cheek muscles should be well developed. Not to be penalised due to battle scars or injuries.

3...Nose: Black.

4...Eyes: Small and dark with keen expression. Must not be prominent and eyelids should fit closely. The eyelid rims should be pigmented black and the eye should be almond shaped.

5..Ears: Button or dropped of good texture and great mobility.

6...Jaws and Mouth: Deep, wide and powerful jaws. Big teeth closing to a scissor bite. Tight fitting pigmented lips.

7...Neck: Strong with head carried with poise.

8...Shoulders: Well sloped back and not heavily loaded with muscle.

9...Forelegs: When viewed from the front, straight in bone from the point of the shoulder to toes. When viewed from the sides there should be sufficient length of upper arm to ensure forelegs are set underneath the withers. Elbows should be under the body, with prosternum clearly in front of the shoulder blades.

10..Chest: Deep, rather than wide with a good clearance and the brisket located at the height mid way between the ground and the withers.

11..Body-Proportion: The body should be proportioned marginally longer than tall, measuring slightly longer from the withers to the root of the tail, than from the withers to the ground. Back should be strong, straight and level.

Ribs: Well sprung from the spine then flattening on sides so that the girth, just behind the elbows can be spanned by two hands - 40cm to 43cm.

Loin: Short, strong, wide and deeply muscled when viewed from above. Topline slightly arched over loin.

Hindquarters: Strong and muscular. balanced in proportion to the shoulder, hind legs parallel when viewed from behind while in free standing position. Stifle well angulated and hocks low set.

12..Feet: Round, hard, padded, not large, toes moderately arched, turned neither in nor out.

13..Movement: True, free and springy.

14..Skin: Should be tight fitting but elastic and pliable, pigment where exposed to the sunlight.

15..Colour: White must predominate with black and/or tan and/or brown markings. Tics of colour acceptable.

16..Coat: May be smooth, broken, or rough. Smooth should be straight, flat, hard. dense and abundant. Broken, hard and wiry, having a broken appearance, free of softness or silkiness. Rough, long and hard wiry topcoat with an undercoat. ALL types of coat must be weatherproof. Must be shown in Natural Coat, no trimming, clipping, plucking or other alterations allowed.

17..Tail: May droop at rest. When moving should be erect and if docked the tip should be on the same level as the ears. If un docked should be straight, short and carried on or slightly above the horizontal.

18..Weight and Size: For conformation purposes the ideal height is 25cm to 30.5cm (10" to 12"). For working purposes the height may range from 23cm to 34cm (9" to 13.5"). The weight should be the equivalent of approximately 1kg to each 5cm in height ( 1lbs to 1").

19..Male Dogs: Male dogs should have two apparently normal testicles descended into the scrotum.

20..Faults: Any departure from the above Standard is a fault, but the following should be particularly penalised:

(a) Lack of true terrier characteristics.
(b) Lack of balance ie. over exaggeration of any points.
(c) Sluggish or unsound movement.
(d) Faulty mouth.
(e) Aggression.

"The Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia Inc., has been in existence since 1972, its present form constitutionally established in 1977, and incorporated under Victorian State legislation in 1986. It has grown steadily over the years, with a membership of approximately 1000 to date. Although not all members are breeders, there is a steadily increasing annual renewal of both breeders and non breeders. This membership now includes a number of overseas people who have imported Australian bred dogs/bitches."

"From 1972 until 1991 the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia Inc. was the only officially constituted body for the registration of the Jack Russell Terrier In Australia. On the 1/1/91 the Australian National Kennel Council opened it’s register to all Jack Russell Terriers registered with our club and until 30/6/94 it’s member bodies accepted onto their books any of our Jack Russell Terriers whose owners chose to apply. To this day the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia Inc., remains an autonomous organisation, and as the developers of the breed in Australia recognises the ANKC as the only other official body registering JRTs in this country. The JRTC of Australia Inc., operates a central Register-Studbook for all Jack Russell Terriers and registers and records all litters whelped by/from registered dogs/bitches. March 2000 saw registered 28799 Australian bred Jack Russell Terriers and 89 imports."

"The club publishes four National Magazines a year. Also available are monthly Litter Listings (for those people looking to purchase a puppy), Information Brochures, and Pamphlets on breeding, whelping and rearing of pups etc., Services Certificates, Litter Returns and the like are available from the Studbook Co-Ordinator, all other general information is available from the National Secretary."
"The Treasurer manages the JR Shop where a wide range of goods are available for sale. A full library is kept and books are available for loan to members of the club. All Office Bearers, Committee Members, and Club Representatives voluntarily offer their services."