Working together toward a better breed.
The Jack Russell Terrier Research Foundation
Deafness
Deafness is one of the more serious defects affecting the Jack Russell Terrier. Anyone that has been breeding for a number of years knows the heartache of producing a deaf Jack Russell.
Research Projects:
Hereditary Hearing Loss
The Foundation has funded several hearing loss projects since 1999.
Further Reading
Articles by Dr. George Strain
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Diagram of the Canine Ear
