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The Russell Terrier

The Russell Terrier will be leaving the art print www.rogerinman.com Miscellaneous Class June 27, 2012 and entering the Terrier Group Ring. Welcome The Russell Terrier to the Group Ring! We are fortunate to have the expertise of JoAnn Stoll to guide us through the nuances of the Russell Terrier’s standard. For more information about the breed visit the club’s website at http://www.theartc.org.

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Russell Terrier is steeped in the tradition of Fox Hunting dating back to the 1800s in England. The Reverend John Russell, the hunting Parson, is attributed as the founder of the Parson Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier. Mr. Russell did not succumb to the fashions of bench shows, but rather remained true to the fox working terrier type. It is a most fitting tribute to Mr. Russell the Parson and the Russell Terrier continue to bear his name. It is because of Mr. Russell the two breeds

survived hundreds of years utilized in the hunt fields of England and worldwide remaining true to type as the ultimate working terriers. Most noted for their gameness, temperament and intelligence.

Preservation of the form and function of the breed is a great responsibility for the Russell Terrier to remain true to its heritage.

Breed type for the Russell Terrier is a slimly built white terrier able to traverse small earthen

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tunnels in the pursuit of the fox. Balanced proportions, size, shape, and flexibility of chest are crucial in evaluating breed type. Regardless of how flashy a Russell Terrier may be, if he lacks breed type he is not a true representative of the breed.

The most crucial point of conformation is the chest.

The chest should be oval, flexible, and able to be spanned by average man’s hands. Russells with excessive chests extending below the elbow are not aesthetically pleasing lacking any semblance of balanced portions. Excessive chests distorts the under line of the dog as described by the standard as having a moderate tuck up. The width between the shoulders is again crucial. Russells with wide muscled shoulders or a heavy chest would not be able to work efficiently underground. The body should be lithe and flexible to allow the Russell to maneuver underground not stocky or cobby.

Proportion of the Russell is equally as important. The Russell Terrier is equal from the point of shoulder to the bottom of the brisket and from the point of the elbow to the ground. Excessive

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chests are typically dwarf characteristics in the breed making the legs look short. This is not a short legged breed. Rather is a balanced 50/50 slighting longer from point of shoulder to the buttock. The head is slightly longer from the occiput bone to the stop than from the stop to the nose with parallel head planes. The eyes are oval with good width between the eyes. The ears are small and v shaped.

We have choices at this point. Preserve the breed true to its heritage and roots or succumb to the fashions of bench shows or preference. As we all know fads and fashions come and go. The popular Russell on the show circuit may change from year to year. However, the origin and function of the breed will remain forever. The breed has remained consistent as to the type needed for earthwork for hundreds of years entrenched in the history of the working terriers of England. We are only the care takers of this wonderful old working breed. It is with great responsibility we must strive to preserve it with respect to the founder of the breed. His love for the pursuit of fox hunting and admiration for the working earth terrier gave us the Russell Terrier.

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Russell Terrier

Fox hunting terrier utilized in the hunt fields of England above and below ground. The character of the Russell Terrier is that of a spirited and game hunter. He is keen of expression and full of life.

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Size is 10” to 12” inches. Less than 10” encroaches upon dwarfism and over 12” encroaches upon the Parson Russell Terrier. The dog must remain within the height requirements in order to maintain breed type. DQ: under 10”- over 12”.

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is equal to the distance from the bottom of the brisket to the point of withers. The Russell terrier is not a short legged or a deep chested, square terrier.

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No hint of dwarf (achondroplastic) characteristics: benched or cabriole fronts, enlarged head or any deviation of the required 50/50 height proportion. The chest must never hang below the elbow. This is a serious fault representing a lack of breed type.

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This is a lithe, slimly built terrier with smooth muscle transitions.

The girth of the chest is 14”-15” with an oval shape, and flexibility are the hallmark of the breed. The chest must never hang below the elbow. The size, shape, and flexibility of the chest can only be determined by learning how to properly span the chest. Spanning is a required breed specific exam necessary to maintain breed type.

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The head shape is somewhat triangular with blunted muzzle and parallel planes in profile.

The muzzle is slightly shorter than the back scull when measured from nose to stop and then from stop to the occiput.

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The eyes are dark brown; almond shaped having tight fitting dark rims and good width between eyes. Eyes are never close set, light or yellow. DQ: Blue eye or eyes. Nose black DQ: Any color other than black, lack of pigment. Ears are even with corner of the eye and pointed down-

ward. The fold is level with the top of the skull or slightly above and forms a straight line when alert. Disqualification: Prick or semi-prick ears.

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The correct bite is scissors with level being acceptable. DQ: under shot, over shot or wry bites.

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Coat may be smooth, broken or rough, no preference. Coats must be weatherproof: all coat types have an undercoat and a harsh outer coat. No preference is given to coat length or markings. Markings may be tan/white, black/white or tri colored with no preference, as long as the dog is not less than 51% white. DQ: Less than 51% white, brindle, any other color than listed.

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The Official AKC Standard of the Russel Terrier General Appearance The Russell Terrier is a strong, active, lithe, predominately white bodied working Terrier of character with a flexible body of moderate length and rectangular profile. The overall dog must present a balanced image with no one part exaggerated over another.

The Russell Terrier is full of life, and moves with confidence that matches his keen expression. Coat may be smooth, broken or rough and may have tan and/ or black markings with no preference for coat type or markings. Tail docking is optional.

Size, Substance & Proportion In size the Russell Terrier measures from 10”-12”.

Substance and weight should be proportionate to height, being neither too coarse nor too refined. The body is proportioned marginally longer than tall, the silhouette representing a distinct rectangle when measured from the point of shoulder to point of buttocks than from the withers to the ground. The height and weight descriptions indicate a sturdily built yet balanced dog with smooth muscle transitions, able to traverse narrow tunnels. There may be slight differences between males and females. Males should look masculine while females should look feminine. However both sexes must adhere to the breed standard. When viewed in profile the midline of the dog is at the elbow and the bottom of the brisket. Severe Fault: Any hint of achondroplasia. Disqualification: Height under 10 inches or over 12 inches.

Head and Neck The skull is flat and of moderate width gradually decreasing in width to the eyes and then tapering to a wide muzzle, that narrows slightly to the end maintaining very strong jaws. The stop is well defined with minimal falling away under the eyes. The length of muzzle is slightly shorter than the length of the skull from the occiput to the stop. The cheek muscles are well developed. Nose: Black and fully pigmented.

Disqualification: Nose any color other than black, not fully pigmented. Ears: Small V-shaped button or dropped ears carried close to the head of good texture and great mobility. The points of the ears are even with corner of the eye and pointed downward. The fold is level with the top of the skull or slightly above and forms a straight line when alert. Disqualification: Prick or semi-prick ears. Eyes: Dark, almond shaped with a keen expression of alertness. Eyes must not be prominent. Eyelid rims are to be fully pigmented black.

Disqualifications: Blue eye or eyes. Bite/Teeth: The

bite is a scissor bite with comparatively large teeth. A level bite is acceptable. Missing and broken teeth due to terrier work should not be penalized. The lips are black and are tight fitting. Disqualification: Overshot, undershot, wry mouth.

Neck A clean, strong neck tapering gradually into the withers is required for terrier work. The neck is of sufficient length to allow the terrier’s mouth to extend beyond its forepaws when working.

Forequarters Shoulders are well laid back and not heavily loaded with muscle. The upper arm should be equal or nearly equal to the length of the scapula forming an approximate 90-degree angle. This assembly allows for sufficient length of upper arm to ensure the elbows are set under the body, with the sternum clearly in front of the point of shoulder. Proper reach matched with equal drive allows for efficiency of movement.

Forelegs Forelegs are straight in bone from the elbows to the toes whether viewed from the front or the side with a slight angle to the pastern from the side. Legs are moderately well boned. The depth of the body from the withers to the brisket should equal the length of foreleg from elbows to the ground. Severe Faults: Benched or bent legs, leg length either less/more than the depth of body.

Body The body of the Russell Terrier is proportioned marginally longer than tall, measuring slightly longer from the withers to the root of the tail than from the withers to the ground. The overall presentation is a compact, harmonious rectangular silhouette, in sound athletic condition. From the withers to the bottom of the brisket should represent 50% of the distance from the withers to the ground. The brisket should never fall below the elbow. The loins are short, strong and well muscled. The tuck up may be described as moderate.

Scars incurred while hunting are not to be penalized.

Topline: Level while in motion. There is a slight arch of loin, from muscling that is felt rather than seen. Chest: The small oval shaped, compressible chest is the hallmark of the breed and is the single most important attribute the Russell Terrier must have allowing it to work efficiently below ground. It must be compressible and small enough to be spanned by an average size mans hands, approximately 14”-15” at the top set.

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Ribs are to be well sprung from the spine, tapering on the sides forming an oval shape so that average-size hands of an adult can span the girth behind the elbows.

The chest must never fall below the elbow. Severe Faults: Incorrectly shaped, unspannable, uncompressible chest falling below the elbow.

Hindquarters Muscular and strong; when looking down on the dog, the width of the hindquarters is equal to the width of the shoulders. Angles are equal and balanced front to rear. The hind legs, when viewed from a rear standing position, are parallel. The stifles and low-set hocks are well angulated, allowing for good driving action.

Color White is predominate with black and/or tan markings. There is no preference to markings so long as the dog remains 51% white. Tan can vary from lemon to mahogany. Ticking is acceptable. Disqualification: Less than 51% white, brindle coloring, any other color than listed above.

Feet Both front and hind are moderate in size, oval shaped, hard padded with toes moderately arched, turning neither in nor out.

Temperament An alert, lively, active, keen terrier with a very intelligent expression. The sporting character of the Russell Terrier is that of a spirited and game hunter.

Their intensity for life is one of their most endearing traits. They are playful, curious, loyal and affectionate.

Sparring is not acceptable.

Faults: The foregoing description is that of the ideal Russell Terrier. Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation.

Tail

Disqualifications:

The tail is set high enough so that the spine does not slope down to the base of the tail. Customarily, if docked, the tip of the tail should be level with the top of the ears. When moving or alert, the tail may be straight or with a slight curve forward and is carried erect or gaily. When the dog is at rest, the tail may drop.

Height under 10 inches or over 12 inches.

Prick or semi-prick ears.

Blue eye or eyes.

Overshot, undershot, wry mouth.

Nose: Any color other than black, not fully pigmented.

Less than 51% white, brindle coloring, any other color than listed above.

Movement Movement must be unrestricted and effortless, while exhibiting an attitude of confidence. The dog must always be exhibited and gaited on a “loose” lead.

On the lateral, the dog must exhibit equal reach and equal drive. When moving down and back at slower speeds the dog must parallel track. As speed increases, feet tend to converge toward a centerline of balance.

Coat May be smooth, broken or rough. Must be weatherproof: all coat types have an undercoat and a harsh outer coat. Coats are preferably natural and unaltered.

The conformation underneath is the same with no preference being given to any particular coat type. The belly and underside should be well covered. The terrier is shown in its natural coat with minimal grooming.

Sculpted furnishings are to be severely penalized.

Smooth– A dense short, coarse smooth hair with an undercoat.

Broken– Intermediate length hair, between smooth and rough, usually with facial furnishings and possibly a slight ridge down the back.

Rough– Harsh and dense hair with an undercoat.

Not thin, woolly, curly or silky.

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