Jack Russell terrier
any of a breed of small, short-legged terriers having large, erect ears and a short, white coat with brown or black markings.
Also called
Jack Russell.
British Dictionary definitions for jack russell
Jack Russell
noun
a small short-legged terrier having a white coat with tan, black, or lemon markings: there are rough- and smooth-haired varieties
Also called: Jack Russell terrier
Word Origin for Jack Russell
named after John
Russell (1795–1883), English clergyman who developed the breed