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Check out the new Online Terrier Boutique for Jack Russell Terrier puppies and adults from JRTCA members and breeders.

Jack Russell Terrier Club of America

The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America (JRTCA) is the National Breed Club and Registry for the Jack Russell Terrier in the US. The JRTCA is the largest Jack Russell Terrier club and registry in the world.

The REAL Jack Russell Terrier

The JRTCA's essential mission is to "Preserve, Protect and Work" the Jack Russell Terrier. This mission equally preserves the breed integrity for the most versatile, healthy, highly intelligent, loyal and affectionate companion you will ever find... the Real Jack Russell.

Why Support the JRTCA?

Your support, as members, helps the JRTCA to continue with its educational efforts on behalf of this great little terrier.

Online Terrier Boutique

A list of available Jack Russell Terriers (puppies and adults) from JRTCA members.

JRTCA Registry

The JRTCA Registration system is the most unique canine registry in the world. It is designed for the protection and preservation of a healthy, sound terrier that meets the JRTCA/JRTCGB standard.

Lost and Found Terriers

Lost Terriers

Found Terriers

Post Lost/Found

Jack Russell Interactive Profiler

Please try our Interactive Profiler to see how compatible a Jack Russell Terrier might be for your household. Try before you buy!

Recommended Books


Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies	Complete Owners Manual	Housebreak JRT in 7 Days	101 Uses for a Jack Russell
Jack Russell Terrier Bookstore

Benefits of JRTCA Membership

The most important reason to join the JRTCA is to support the preservation and protection of the Jack Russell Terrier. Benefits of JRTCA membership include access to the Member's Only site (trial results, judges, club news).

Looking for a JRT Puppy or Adult?

Looking for a Jack Russell Terrier puppy or adult? Visit the JRTCA Directory of Breeders web site. We also have Jack Russells Terriers for sale in our Online Terrier Boutique.

Sanctioned Trial Schedule

Dec 5-6	Yuletide I & II	Georgia
Jan 16-17	Fox Cry Aloha Tropical JR Terrier Trial I & II	Florida
Jan 30-31	Piney Woods Working Terrier Event VII & VIII	Texas
Mar 6	Texas Two Step VIII	Texas
Mar 7	Texas Two Step IX	Texas
Mar 20	River City JRT Trial I	Mississippi
Mar 21	River City JRT Trial II	Mississippi
Mar 27-28	Sunshine Showdown I & II	Florida
Apr 17-18	Spring Fox Frolic I & II	California
Apr 24-25	Mason Dixon I & II	Maryland
May 29-30	Memorial Weekend Celebration I & II	Virginia
Jun 26-27	Mid-America Working Terrier Trial IX & X	Nebraska
Jul 31	Gunnison Grand Western Terrier Trial V	Colorado
Aug 1	Gunnison Grand Western Terrier Trial VI	Colorado
Aug 14-15	MWJRTC Summer Celebration I & II	Illinois
Aug 21-22	Sunny Hill Terrier Trial I & II	New York
Sep 4-5	Northgate Terrier Trial I & II	New Jersey
Sep 4-5	Dogwood Endless Summer Bash I & II	Georgia
Sep 4-5	Cowboy Classic IX & X	Wyoming
Sep 11	Arctic Blast Terrier Trial I	Wisconsin
Sep 12	Arctic Blast Terrier Trial II	Wisconsin

All Trials Trial Maps

Conformation Racing GTG Agility Obedience Youth

Jack Russell Picture Galleries

Main Gallery		Choice Gallery		Natural Gallery
10,800 pictures		466 pictures		116 pictures

Latest Updates

Enter Caption Contest #347	Nov 15
Vote in Caption Contest #346	Nov 15
Results of Caption Contest #345	Nov 15
2010 Trial Schedule has been posted	Nov 13
Picture Gallery Update - 350 new pictures	Oct 4
Updated Youth Division Rules (revised 2008)	Sep 14
3 new Jack Russell Wallpapers now available	Sep 6
Choice Gallery Update - 11 new pictures	Sep 1
Natural Gallery Update - 5 new pictures	Sep 1
JRTCA Terrier Boutique	Aug 11
2 New Gift Store Items	Aug 7