Become Acquainted with Tilly
Jack Russell Terrier, 5 years old
Tilly
was adopted!
My favourite thing about Tilly is...
She loves cuddles, loves a wet towel after you have a bath
The biggest challenge with Tilly is...
She is very stubborn
The most surprising thing about owning a Jack Russell Terrier is...
Like there own way, there way or no way
What I wish I’d known about Jack Russell Terriers is...
They like to bark
Did you know
Reverend John Russell who developed the original Jack Russell terrier in the early 1800s was a founding member of the Kennel Club, and also bred other types of dog – however he never actually wanted the Jack Russell terrier to be a recognised breed, preferring that they were bred to fulfil a working role, rather than to a standard appearance. It is for this reason that the Jack Russell, while one of the most popular breeds, was also one of the latest to be recognised by the Kennel Club.
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