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Russell Terrier

Terrier Group

Russell Terrier dog, photographed by JOLLY-DOGS-JACK-RUSSELL
JOLLY-DOGS-JACK-RUSSELL · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

The Russell Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from England. Adults weigh 5–7 kg. It stands 25–30 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Russell Terrier is a small breed of terrier that originated in England. It is a lively and energetic breed, with a short, wire-haired coat. Its head is small and pointed, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and powerful, and its tail is usually docked. The Russell Terrier is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Group
Terrier Group
Origin
England
Coat
short smooth · white, white and tan, white and black, and white, tan and black (tri-color)
Also known as
F.C.I. Jack Russell Terrier
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, ANKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
ff7758e7-c33d-472d-ab8d-04d3a6354b39

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Russell Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org akc.org akc.org ukcdogs.com jumpinjacksterriers.com petmd.com en.wikipedia.org

Russell Terrier FAQ

How long does a Russell Terrier live?
The Russell Terrier has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Russell Terrier get?
Adults weigh 5–7 kg. Height ranges from 25–30 cm.
Is the Russell Terrier hypoallergenic?
No, the Russell Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Russell Terrier in?
The Russell Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/ff7758e7-c33d-472d-ab8d-04d3a6354b39. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/ff7758e7-c33d-472d-ab8d-04d3a6354b39"
Response 
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      },
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        "barking": 4,
        "drooling": 1,
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        "shedding": 3,
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          "active",
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        "trainability": 3,
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          "title": "Official Standard of the Russell Terrier - AKC"
        },
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        },
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          "title": "American Kennel Club Welcomes a New Terrier to the Family"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Breed Standards: Jack Russell Terrier - UKC"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Russell Terrier Breed Standard (AKC standard reproduced)"
        },
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          "title": "Russell Terrier Dog Breed Health and Care - PetMD"
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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/ff7758e7-c33d-472d-ab8d-04d3a6354b39/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.