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The Jack Russell terrier is a small, energetic breed of dog, so named because it was originally bred by John "Jack" Russell for the purposes of fox hunting.[1] It is primarily white with the occasional black or tan marks.[1]
History[]
The Crup, a magical creature similar to a dog, was described as looking like a Jack Russell terrier with a forked tail.[2]
Ronald Weasley's Patronus took the form of a Jack Russell terrier.[3] He first used it during a Dumbledore's Army meeting in the 1995–1996 school year.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
A Jack Russell terrier Patronus from Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
Ron Weasley's Jack Russell terrier Patronus in POP! Vinyl form
- J. K. Rowling chose the Jack Russell terrier as a sentimental choice for Ron's Patronus, because she had a Jack Russell terrier, whom she stated to be "insane".[3]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First mentioned) (Mentioned as "terrier")
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (First appearance) (Appears as a Patronus)
- Pottermore (Appears as a Patronus)
- Wizarding World (Appears as a Patronus)
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells (Appears as a Patronus)
