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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