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Longer in the leg to run with hounds, the Parson Russell is a square, balanced dog, very similar in form to other Russell Terriers, predominantly white with tan, lemon or black markings, preferably confined to the head and/or root of tail.
Customarily the tail is docked to a length that is complimentary to the body while providing a good handhold. Standing around 13-14 inches at the withers they are small enough to be portable but not so small as to get underfoot
Parson Russells - as with all Jack Russell Terriers are decended from early white-bodied fox-working terriers used in the hunt field. At the end of the 19th Century, these dogs were drawn into the Kennel Club as "fox terriers" but their still working antecendents were referred to as "Jack Russell" terriers throughout the 20th Century in honour of the Rev. John 'Jack' Russell, a noted fox hunter of the 19th Century "The Sporting Parson"

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The Parson Russell's temperament is Bold and Friendly, they are not "yappy and snappy" but a fantastic loyal companion with the 'heart of a lion'. They are challenging, very intelligent, cheerfull, naughty funny and very entertaining.