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UKC Russell Terrier Standard Changes

UKC Russell Terrier Standard Changes

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 6 months ago
On November 1, 2005 the U.K.C. Russell Terrier standard changed. Some of the new standard changes included: HEAD - The head is proportionate to the size of the body. When viewed from the front, it should resemble a triangle. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull and is joined by a defined stop. The planes of the skull and muzzle are parallel. SKULL - The skull should be slightly rounded, but not apple or domed. Cheeks are well developed... The original standard text, pertaining to the same areas: The head is proportionate to the size of the body. When viewed from the side, the muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull and joined by a definite stop. The planes of the skull and muzzle are parallel. SKULL - The skull is flat and moderately broad, tapering slightly toward the muzzle. Cheeks are well developed. MUZZLE - The muzzle is strong with powerful, muscular jaws. There is a minimum of falling away under the eye, giving a moderately chiseled look. Lips are tight and darkly pigmented. The F.C.I. Standard: HEAD CRANIAL REGION : Skull : The skull should be flat and of moderate width gradually decreasing in width to the eyes and tapering to a wide muzzle. Stop : Well defined but not over pronounced. FACIAL REGION : Nose : Black. Muzzle : The length from the stop to the nose should be slightly shorter than from the stop to the occiput. The U.S. is the only country using a different standard from those countries recognizing the 10-12\" slightly longer than tall Jack Russell Terrier. Do you want the U.K.C. Russell Standard to be changed back to the original standard Please vote Yes or No and sign the petition. Both the F.C.I. type and the

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March 2, 2006

I have been reading through the messages you all are sending about the standard changes and it is just wild how much this actually impacts the integrity of the breed when you stop to really look at the anatomy. It feels like we are shouting into the void sometimes but the fact that people from all over are reaching out to share their own experiences with these specific head measurements makes me think we might actually be on to something here.

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David Moore
20 years ago Featured

Agree 100%. Keep the standard consistent with international regs. US breeders need to get on board.

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Sarah Mwangi
20 years ago Featured

The new standard is just wrong. Stick to the original that actually makes sense for the breed. Don't ruin a good dog.

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Karen Doyle
20 years ago Featured

SO RIDICULOUS. Stop messin with the breed standards just to be fancy. Just leave them be!

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Mike Espinoza
20 years ago Featured

Why do we always gotta be different from everyone else? Makes no sense to have a totally different standard than the rest of the world. Fix this.

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Tom Diallo
20 years ago Featured

Bring back the old text. The new one is confusing and bad for the dogs.

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Linda Owens
20 years ago Featured

The flat skull was always part of what made them look like a Russell. Too much change for no reason.