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The Parson Russell Terrier is a bold, athletic working terrier developed by the Reverend John Russell in 19th-century England for fox hunting. Unique among terriers, the Parson can be shown in three coat varieties — smooth, broken, and rough — each with distinct grooming needs. All three share a predominantly white coat with tan, black, or tri-color markings.
The Parson Russell Terrier comes in three coat varieties. The smooth coat is short, flat, and dense — easy to maintain with minimal brushing and occasional bathing. The broken coat is a mix of smooth and rough areas, with some wiry texture and longer hair on the face and legs — it is hand stripped to maintain proper texture. The rough coat is longer and wire-textured all over, with pronounced facial furnishings — it requires the most grooming of the three and is also hand stripped. All varieties are predominantly white with tan, black, or tri-color markings. White-dominated coats require attention to staining around the mouth and sanitary areas.
The Parson Russell Terrier is energetic, bold, intelligent, and highly athletic. Bred to work all day in the field, it needs vigorous daily exercise and mental stimulation. It is clever, curious, and quick to learn — but equally quick to decide when training has become boring. The Parson has a strong prey drive and should not be trusted off-lead near small animals. It is lively and affectionate with its family, though it can be a handful for inexperienced owners. One of the most athletic of the small terriers.
| Problem | Coat Variety | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| White coat yellowing or staining | All | Use Cleansing Shampoo on white areas; wipe face and sanitary areas regularly between baths |
| Loss of wiry texture in broken/rough coat | Broken, Rough | Return to hand stripping; use Texturizing Shampoo; avoid conditioners on jacket areas |
| Facial furnishing tangles (rough coat) | Rough | Comb facial furnishings daily with a steel comb; keep beard trimmed and clean |
| Smooth coat dullness | Smooth | Bathe regularly with Cleansing Shampoo; buff dry with a hound glove or chamois for shine |
Brush weekly with a rubber curry brush or hound glove to remove dead hair. Bathe every 4–6 weeks using Cleansing Shampoo on white areas. Buff dry with a chamois for a clean, glossy finish. Trim nails regularly — the smooth coat Parson’s short coat makes nail length very visible.
Brush weekly with a slicker brush; comb through facial and leg furnishings with a steel comb. Hand strip the wiry jacket areas two to three times a year. Smooth areas require minimal attention. Bathe every 6–8 weeks using Texturizing Shampoo on jacket areas and Cleansing Shampoo on white areas.
Brush the entire coat weekly with a slicker brush; comb facial and leg furnishings daily. Hand strip the jacket two to three times a year. Bathe every 6–8 weeks. Keep the beard and eyebrows trimmed neatly. The rough coat requires the most maintenance of the three varieties but is the most visually dramatic in the show ring.
Smooth coat Parsons shed moderately year-round. Broken and rough coat Parsons shed less — dead coat is retained in the jacket and removed by hand stripping. All three varieties leave white hair that is very visible on dark clothing and furniture; regular grooming minimizes this.
| Feature | Puppy | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Coat texture | Softer in broken/rough varieties; adult texture develops gradually | Smooth: flat and dense; Broken: mixed smooth/wire; Rough: fully wire with furnishings |
| First strip (broken/rough) | First strip at 4–6 months to encourage adult jacket | 2–3 times yearly |
| Key focus | Building grooming tolerance; early bathing routine for white coat | White coat cleanliness; correct coat texture maintenance |
| Task | Smooth | Broken / Rough |
|---|---|---|
| Brushing | Weekly | Weekly (daily for rough furnishings) |
| Bath | Every 4–6 weeks | Every 6–8 weeks |
| Hand stripping | Not needed | 2–3 times yearly |
| Nail trim | Every 3–4 weeks | Every 3–4 weeks |
| Ear check | Weekly | Weekly |
Whether you’re maintaining a smooth, broken, or rough Parson, the white coat is the constant challenge. Cindra’s Cleansing Shampoo keeps those whites bright and stain-free, while Texturizing Shampoo supports the wiry jacket of the broken and rough varieties. Made in the USA since 1982.
Used the texturizing shampoo on my Border Collie puppy and I loved it! Rinses nicely, smells okay, coat feels really nice after drying. Other shampoos over-soften which isn't correct for the breed. The texturizing shampoo is just right!
really nice product for my gsd!
love this sprayer and it's pretty to look at!
Washed a dirty puppy and the cleansing shampoo got him *literally* squeaky clean. First time using a cleansing shampoo and I was impressed. I'm not a fan of the scent, but I cant argue with the results.
