Parson Russell Terrier

The fact that the Parson Russell Terrier (Parson Jack Russell Terrier) are technically the same breed, but the difference lies that the Parson Russell terrier is a narrowed standard of the Jack Russell Terrier, bred with an emphasis on conformation over hunting ability.

The Parson Russell Terrier is an AKC recognized breed, the Jack Russell Terrier is not.

However, both breeds share a great deal of common lineage in the parent lines, and having them as sepperate catagories only results in duplicate pedigrees, and gaps in progeny if one dog had offspring registered with the JRTCA [Jack Russell Terrier Club of America] and with the AKC -- which only allows Parson Russell Terriers.

The AKC and JRTCA are at odds, because the JRTCA emphasizes working traits and field ability, while the AKC focus is on conformation to breed standard.

I think that the Jack Russell and Parson Russell databases be merged to promote continuality in the pedigree, because the individual dogs can have their registry listed, and that to the educated enthusiast already shows whether the dog is a "Jack" Russell or a "Parson" Russell.