Text Box:   The Jack Russell Terrier Club Of Victoria Inc.   [Home] [Origin Of The Breed] [Origin Of The Victorian Club] [Hall Of Fame] [Show Results] [Breed Standard] [Litters] [Contacts] [Links]   History Of The Club In Victoria   In 1981 interest was shown by the V.CA [K.C.C] at looking towards recognizing the 'Jack' as a pure breed; and from that time on discussions were held between the 'K.C.C' and the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia [J.R.T.C.of A]. In 1986 the K.C.C proposed recognition to the Australian National Kennel Club, but was rejected. Five years later, at an ANKC meeting attended by KCC representatives from all states and territories and two delegates from the JRTC of Australia, the Jack Russell Terrier was finally recognized as a breed in it's own right. It was in 1991, that Jack Russell Terrier Club of Victoria was formed, to initially promote the breed, not only in the conformation and obedience ring, but also to the general public who were discovering that this versatile and intelligent little dog makes the ideal family companion.