Keystone Kennel

Here at Keystone we strive to breed the finest quality Parson Russell Terrier that is sound in both mind and body as the most important qualities. Our terriers have the best bloodlines found here in United States and can trace their heritage to Great Britain, the Parson Russell Terrier's country of origin. We take great pride that our terriers excell in their consistency of historical type, correct structure, superb movement, coat and temperament, all of which are of paramount importance to the breed. We take great care in our breeding program to preserve the true type working Parson Russell Terrier that has been handed down to us through the years by the working Terriermen in England.

A BIT OF HISTORY

The Parson Russell Terrier, said to be the first wire fox terrier, was developed in England by Rev. John Russell in the 1800's. Parson Russell's terriers were bred to hunt fox with foxhounds and various other quarry. The terrier was unique – he had the substance and length of leg to follow foxhounds across the countryside and yet be flexible in his body so he could follow and bolt the fox from below ground. The Parson remains a true working terrier today and is used extensively throughout the world for his original purpose.