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Welcome

Celebrating 25 Years!

Join us in Macungie PA October 5 2025 for our National Specialty

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What is The PRTAA?

The Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA) is an organization of Parsons Russell Terrier breeders and owners dedicated to the promotion, breeding, working, and continuance of the traditional purebred Parson Russell that was bred and worked by the Parson John Russell himself (1795 - 1883).  The Club was established in 1985 in response to growing concerns that the breed was being misrepresented as a short-legged terrier rather than a terrier with the symmetry of a foxhound.


The PRTAA operates in full acknowledgment of the original purpose of the traditional Parson Russell Terrier as it was in Rev. Russell’s day, to hunt Red Fox above and below ground. These activities dictated the type Terrier endorsed and supported by the PRTAA; a balanced terrier with a chest spanable by moderate-sized hands, straight legs with a good bend of stifle, predominantly white with head, tail and occasional body markings, and an alert and ready temperament. The ideal height of. A mature dog is 14” at the withers and bitches 13” at the withers.


The Parson Russell Terrier Association is the American Kennel Club Parent Club for the breed.  This means that it is the responsibility and privilege of the PRTAA and its members to preserve the Breed Standard. Our members and breeders are available to anyone caring to learn more about this fine old breed of terrier.  Membership in our club is not required for you to enter any PRTAA or AKC sanctioned event. Your dog must, however, be registered with the AKC. For those who do want to become more involved, see the membership information page, on this site, or contact the PRTAA. 


Please feel free to contact us for additional information about the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America and its services.


Our Board of Directors and Committee chairs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mary Strom, President

Rita Ford, Vice President

Janine Rose, Secretary

Linda Edwards, Corresponding Secretary

Lance Wang Nobriga, Treasurer

Denise Tschida, Director

John Conley, Director

Michelle Freshour, Director

Sharon Hipps, Director


Janine Rose, AKC Delegate



Our email address is:  board2025@prtaa.org 

COMMITTEES

BREED STANDARD COMMITTEE - Rita Ford, Chair

BREEDER DIRECTORY - Michelle Freshour, Chair

BY-LAWS - Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Esq, Chair 

HEALTH AND GENETICS - Janine Rose, Chair

HISTORICAL 

JUDGE'S EDUCATION - Mary Strom, Chair

JUDGE'S SELECTION - Janine Rose, Chair 

MEDIA COMMITTEE - Lance Wang Nobriga, Chair

MEET THE BREEDS - Janine Rose, Chair  

MEMBERSHIP - Denise Tschida, Chair  

NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2025 - Rita Ford, Chair  

NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2026 - Lance Wange Nobriga, Chair 

PERFORMANCE

VERSATILITY - Linda Edwards, Chair

WEBMASTER - Denise Tschida, Chair

Support Your Committees!

Some of the Committees shown above need members. If you are a PRTAA member in good standing, and can offer your skills or time, we welcome you!  Please email board2025@prtaa.org 


You have untapped, valuable resources and we appreciate them. Your support makes a big difference! Thank you!

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