Mitern Farm - Breeder of the Parson Russell Terrier, Massachusetts, USA 

Mitern Farm is a small hobby and show kennel and also a working farm nestled in a suburban town in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Over the years, we have developed a breeding program with the aid of mentors focusing on working/companion ability being the 1st priority in this spunky breed, the Parson Russell.

After many years of breeding, we still believe that you can have a house companion, show dog, and performance dog in one neat, little package. These include dogs performing in the following fields:

  • Therapy Dogs
  • Service Dogs for the Handicapped
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  • Search & Rescue

Note that the stability of temperament must be present! That trait can come only from a reputable breeder with a good, solid breeding program who breeds for a “trainable dog”, not a hyper-bouncer that can function only in a conformation arena.

LOGO - Mitern Farm, Breeders of Parson Russell Terriers. Over 30 years of breeding quality, not quantity. Microchip and DNA Profiling. Show Dogs. Kennel. Stud Service. Located in Raynham, Massachusetts. MA RI CT NY ME NH VT

Photo of AKC Parson Russell Terrier Dog. Reputable Breeders can distinquish between breeds of terriers.
AKC Parson Russell
Less Boxy
Photo of AKC Russell Terrier Dog. Shorter legs, boxy body. Reputable Breeders can distinquish between breeds of terriers.
AKC Russel Terrier
Boxy
Do You Know the difference between a Parson Russell and a Russell Terrier?
The AKC “Parson Russell Terrier” is not to be confused with the AKC “Russell Terrier”. They used to have the same name years ago but are now two separate breeds and the two should not be confused. The AKC officially accepted the Parson Russell Terrier as a Jack Russell Terrier in 2000. In 2003, the name was changed to Parson Russell Terrier to bring the breed name in line with The British Kennel Club and FCI.

The FCI (World Federation of Dogs) accepted the short-legged terrier in 2000, under the name of Jack Russell Terrier. The UKC accepted them under the name of “Russell Terriers” in 2002. The AKC accepted them in 2007 under the name of “Russell Terrier. Many of us sincerely hope there is not another name change. The confusion is clearly understandable.

We have a couple of shorties - a/k/a Russell Terriers – so you can see the differences. We have only 1 litter per year. We have an active stud dog available to pre-approved ladies.

The Parson gives the appearance of a square dog (the standard describes that the dog is slightly longer than is tall. The Parson has longer legs than depth of chest). The Russell is noticeably longer than tall. Bench of front legs, knuckled over legs, down of pasterns and/or toes out are faults to be avoided. Investigate before you purchase either. Your commitment is 12 – 18 years for either one of these. Tails being docked are optional depending upon the breeder preferences at this time.

Please feel free to ask us about this or view our photo album to see for yourself.
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