May 14, 2009 The Russell Terrier is going into Miscellaneous
Class effective January 1, 2010!!! The American Russell Terrier Club
will serve as the AKC Parent Club to represent the Russell Terrier
and will be eligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Class,
effective January 1, 2010.
December 10, 2008 The breed standard committe completed the
breed standard and it is approved by the BOD. Waiting approval of
AKC and then will be submitted to the membership for a vote before
going into Misc.
December 8, 2008 As of 12-1-08 there are 1616 Russell
enrolled in FSS 1119 with at least 3 generation pedigrees.
December 14, 2007 The American Russell Terrier Club is
working with AKC to further assist the registration of English Jack
Russell Terrier Club Alliance stock, click here to read more
January 24, 2007 As per the AKC current Russell Terrier
numbers are 1315. This includes all the single registrations since
the 2 registries went in.
Sept 1, 2006 Russell Terrier numbers are at: 1195 as of this
date.
August 11, 2006 It's official!!! The Russell Terrier has been
approved to compete in Earthdog and AKC Companion Events for January
2007. This includes Agility & Obedience! This also means that those
with spay/neutered Russell Terriers can apply for ILP numbers now.
Here are the current FSS numbers per Mari-Beth O'Neill, as of
August 1, 2006
1068 total Russell Terriers recorded.
The ARTC submitted 777 dogs to FSS in January of 2006 from
over 500 owners and breeders.
June 8, 2006 The petition for the breed to be able to
participate in the Companion Events and Earthdog will be presented
to the Board in July and August for eligibility to participate
effective January 1, 2007. After the date is set, ILP numbers will
be issued for those who want to apply! If you have already received
your FSS certificates, there is no need to apply for an ILP number,
this is only for those with spay/neutered dogs.
June 2, 2006 The ARTC submitted a letter to Mari-Beth O'Neill
requesting the inclusion of the Russell Terrier to compete in AKC
Earth Dog events.
May 25, 2006 As soon as enough of our dogs are processed
(about 150), ~will be very soon as many of our members are receiving
their certificates~ Ms. O' Neill will submit our request to the
committee to add our breed to the Companion Events. These include,
Earthdog, Agility, Obedience... Once the breed is approved by the
Board with a date established, individuals may submit applications
for ILP numbers. We didn't ask when individual FSS
Applications would be accepted. Right now it looks like that date
(eligibility for Companion Events & Earthdog) will "probably" be
Jan of 2007!! Things are moving fast. If you have received an FSS
certificate, you don't need to apply for an ILP number. I just
included that information for those who have spay/neutered dogs that
didn't go in with one of the registries and have been waiting to
apply for ILP numbers to compete in the companion events.
More frequently asked questions:
- Can we DNA our FSS dogs?: Yes, you may even be
required to under their frequent sires program. Here is the link
to DNA information: http://www.akc.org/dna/index.cfm
The AKC website has a wealth of information on it including dog
products, booklets on AKC and much much more. We encourage everyone
to take some time and browse their site: http://www.akc.org
May 19, 2006 AKC FSS registrations are being mailed out!!!
Our first club member received hers today. This is so exciting!!!
April 20, 2006: AKC Registration.
- Individual FSS applications may be submitted to AKC for inclusion
into the FSS Russell Terrier registry when AKC opens the Russell Terrier registry. They must include a registration and pedigree from either the
American Jack Russell Terrier Association, the English Jack
Russell Terrier Club Alliance or the United Kennel Club along with
their Individual FSS application to be considered for
registration.
- Imported dogs can be submitted with their FCI/ANKC Jack Russell
Terrier importation papers along with the AKC FSS application.
- ILP applications may be submitted at that time also.
- It is solely up to the discretion of AKC what applications will be
accepted.
**Check back here for updates as to exactly when you should submit
your dogs to AKC**
March 30, 2006 Letter from AKC acknowledging our request to go into the
Companion Events.
March 24, 2006:The ARTC registry has been reviewed and
approved by AKC. Our records have been sent to the registration
department to be recorded. Due to the large numbers in our registry
it will be a long process to add all of our Russells into the AKC
data base. Be prepared to wait for your AKC registrations. Mari-Beth
O'Neill herself asked we notify everyone to please avoid calls
asking when you will receive your registration papers as it will
only delay the process. I have also submitted a request to the AKC
Committee to expedite our inclusion into the Companion Events since
our registration numbers far exceeded the requirements. We have met
the challenge of beginning the process in the AKC FSS working
towards becoming an AKC recognized breed. The many years of hard
work by our members and their dedication to the breed has resulted
in the realization of our goals. Back in 1994 when our work began it
seemed like an impossible journey. They told us we couldn't do it,
but the little green frogs never gave up. The ARTC AKC Russell
Terrier has arrived. In addition I want to remind everyone we have
much work ahead of us. Given the past performance of our club and
members I am sure we are up for the task.
JoAnn Stoll
Pres. Founder ARTC
February 23, 2006 The AJRTC received a list of names from
Christine Weisse AKC Special Services on February 23, 2006. The list
was compromised of terriers registered in both registries with
discrepancies. Our club was requested to verify the information. It
has come to our attention the American Russell Terrier Foundation
Club and officers have given numbers to stock that was exclusively
registered with our club and never legitimately registered with the
either the Russell Terrier Foundation Club or the American Russell
Terrier Foundation Club. The use of stock without authorization of
the owners to further their registry and promote it as the largest
oldest registry in the US is misrepresentation on their part. The
AJRTC will move forward with AKC to resolve this matter.
JoAnn Stoll
President, Founder AJRTC aka EJRTC
February 2006: Here are some questions we asked Ms. O'Neill:
What is the process for becoming a Parent Club for the Russell
Terrier?
The Parent Club for the breed will be picked right before the
breed goes into Miscellaneous class. Eligibility will be
considered on many different factors. In the meantime we will all
just get out and have fun with our dogs!!
When will the breed be eligible to participate in the companion
events?
Ms. O'Neill is working towards the goal of Jan 1, 2007, if not
then July 1, 2007. It will probably be July 1, 2007.
When will the breed enter Miscellaneous classes to show in AKC
Conformation?
If everything goes according to plans as soon as Jan 1, 2008!
Here are some more questions we are frequently asked:
Can I still get into AKC FSS, since my dog was not registered
with your registry?
You can also apply for single registration but your dog must be
registered with an acceptable registry.. Here is the link: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/ADFSS1.pdf. The books for this breed
are in no way closed.
Is your club still accepting dog registrations?
No, after 11 years, the oldest registry in the US exclusively for
the short dogs, has completely turned over our records to AKC and
are no longer accepting registrations.
January 2006: Our 11 years of club records were submitted to
AKC FSS for their approval. We are grateful to Mari-Beth O'Neill who
is in charge of this huge project for her willingness to see it
through and her tenaciousness in sticking to the FCI breed standard
for this wonderful breed. And of coarse her fair evaluation of
everything involved.
December 29, 2005. Letter sent to the AKC from AJRTC reconfirming our only
supporting the FCI standard as it is written.
December 14, 2005. The AJRTC was notified officially
the AKC Committee approved the revision of the name to Russell
Terrier.
August 17, 2005: The law firm representing the AJRTC
responds to the letter from the Russell Terrier Foundation Club
in regards to their claim of ownership to our club records. The
copy of this letter is sent to the AKC. page 1, page 2
July 26, 2005 Michael & Avril Black of the Russell
Terrier Foundation Club claim ownership of the records of the
American Jack Russell Terrier Club with a letter from their attorney.
February 17, 2005: The American Jack Russell Terrier Club
responds to the Russell Terrier Foundation letter sent to AKC. page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5.
January 2005: The letter of opposition from the Russell
Terrier Foundation Club President Michael Black is sent to the
American Kennel Club. page1, page 2.
December 26, 2004: The Russell Terrier Foundation Club
submits a letter of opposition to the FCI Jack Russell Terrier
acceptance in favor of the stocky puddin type from Ireland.
December 8, 2004: The American Jack Russell Terrier club
receives a letter of acceptance Page 1 , Page 2, from AKC for the inclusion of the FCI
Jack Russell Terrier into AKC FSS and the process of FSS begins.
Novemeber 2004: The American Jack Russell Terrier submits
a detailed application to the AKC for inclusion into their
registry for the FCI Jack Russell Terrier.
All documents and letters will be forthcoming posted on this
link.
**Check back we will post more information, when we receive it**
Also check http://www.akc.org/breeds/fss_breeds.cfm directly.
