Comparison: Brazilian Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier

Brazilian Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Brazilian Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	Brazil	United Kingdom
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	33–40 cm	25–30 cm
Recognition features	Slender square-built dog with a triangular head Short smooth coat, often tricolour with white Half-pricked ears with the tip folding towards the outer eye corner	Rectangular body longer than high, shorter than a Parson Russell Smooth, broken or rough white coat with black and/or tan markings Button or drop ears
Coat	–	Smooth, broken or rough and weather-proof; white predominates with black and/or tan markings.
Purpose	Brazilian small-game hunter, guard and companion, developed from terriers imported from Europe.	Working terrier bred to go to ground with foxhounds; today an active companion dog.

Breed page: Brazilian Terrier · Breed page: Jack Russell Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.