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