Welcome to The A R T C

The American Russell Terrier Club founded in 1995 is the AKC Parent Club for the

breed. It was the first registry in the US to maintain the Russell Terrier as a separate

breed from the Parson Russell Terrier. The purpose was to preserve and promote

this old traditional working terrier in its original form and to eventually seek Kennel

Club recognition.  The "ARTC" ushered the Russell Terrier into the AKC FSS Program
 
with final acceptance on December 8, 2004.

     
        The objects of the ARTC  are: 
 

        ·  to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Russell  Terriers
 
           and to do all possible to preserve their natural qualities to perfection. 


        ·  to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as 

           approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence 

           by which the Russell Terrier shall be judged. 


        ·  to do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of the breed by

           encouraging sportsmanlike competition at Dog Shows, Obedience Trials,

           Tracking Tests, Earth Dog tests, Rally and Agility. 


        ·  to conduct sanctioned matches at Dog Shows, Obedience Trials, Tracking Tests,
 
           Earth Dog Tests, Rally and Agility,  and any other event for which the club and

           breed is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club.
 

        ·  to encourage the organization of independent local specialty clubs in those    

           localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the 
    
           requirements of The American Kennel Club.

 

The ARTC’s greatest responsibility and honor is to preserve the breed standard. We

welcome all who may have an interest in this wonderful old breed. Our members and
 
breeders will be more than happy to assist you in learning more about the Russell

Terrier.  In 2007, we finished our educational material “Russell Terrier Amplified Guide
 
for Judges and Breeders”, now on line.  The guide is also available in CD  format to

those who would like additional education in understanding the Russell Terrier for a
 
nominal fee.   For information regarding obtaining a CD contact 

pam@cornrowkennel.com.