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What task was the Jack Russell Terrier originally bred for?
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The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in England in the nineteenth century as a small, tireless hunting terrier. Its main task was to locate foxes and drive them from their dens so that the hunt could continue. This required a compact body, courage, stamina, and a strong hunting instinct. Many of these traits remain distinctive in the breed today.
Its low, agile build helped it follow foxes underground.
Source: The Kennel Club
