Jacairn

The origins of the Jacairn are not totally known. In order to understand the history of Jacairn, perhaps a look at his parent breeds will shed some light on the history of the hybrid breed. The Jack Russell Terrier is not without Hollywood recognition. Willie Morris’ book and later movie adaptation, My Dog Skip, featured a Jack Russell Terrier as young Willie’s best friend. The Jack Russell originated in southern England in approximately the mid to late 1800s and was a favorite of hunters who preferred to be on horseback during the hunt. He was brought to the United States in the 1930s where his main purpose was hunting with other hounds; his job was to flush foxes out of their dens so that larger hounds could chase them. The Cairn Terrier hails from the Isle of Skye and is more than 200 years old. He is related to the Scotch Terriers, and in 1912, he was designated as his own breed, having shared a Scottish Terrier moniker with other similar Terriers. In 1913, the first Cairn terrier was brought to the United States by Mrs. Henry Price and Mrs. Byron Rodgers. In the same year, he was added to the American Kennel Club's roster of breeds.