Jacks in the Spotlight

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1. Although there has been debate as to his true breeding, a Jack Russell type dog named Nipper was probably the first to make it into the spotlight. What was his claim to fame? He was Queen Victoria's favourite pet. He was the first rat catcher at the Tower of London. He was owned by Arthur Conan Doyle. He was the model for the RCA Victor/HMV trademark dog.

2. From 1995-1998, a Jack Russell with the rather grand name of "Willowwall Soccer" was the star of which TV series? Wishbone Dog Stars Dog the Bounty Hunter 2 Stupid Dogs

3. When a Jack Russell called Pooh disappeared on April 17, 1994, it was the subject of many headlines in the United Kingdom with both his owner and various newspapers offering rewards for his safe return. To whom did Pooh belong? Camilla Parker Bowles Prince Charles Tony Blair Terry Wogan

4. When he died at the age of seventeen, this Jack Russell named Chalky was well known on television, had his own range of merchandise and even had his own ale, Chalky's Bite. To which TV star did Chalky belong? Jamie Oliver Rick Stein Michael Parkinson Esther Rantzen

5. At the 1983 Crufts Dog Show, a Jack Russell named Bothie performed a Circuit of Honour. For what achievement was he being honoured? He was the first dog to travel to both the North and South Poles. He was the first dog to be issued with a Pet Passport under EU legislation. He was crowned Best in Show for that year. He was the10 000th dog to be rehomed by Battersea Dogs Home.

6. Eddie, the faithful companion of Martin Crane in the hit TV series "Frasier", is probably one of the best known Jack Russells in the world. What was Eddie's real name? Enzo Moose Smudge Ricky

7. In addition to Eddie on "Frasier", Jack Russells have featured prominently on TV shows. In the late 1980's "Hooperman" was a series where John Ritter shared the screen with which Jack Russell character? Folie Jolie Belle Bijoux

8. George, a Jack Russell from Manaia, New Zealand, was awarded the PDSA Gold Medal for bravery, the animal equivalent of the George Cross. For what act of courage was this medal awarded? He fought and killed a snake which was threatening his owner's baby. He dug his way out of a collapsed cave where he and his owner were trapped. He dragged his owner's child from their burning house. He saved a group of children from attack by two Pit Bull terriers.

9. Which famous Jack Russell has an autobiography entitled "My Life as a Dog"? Milo Skipper Moose Chalky

10. Jack Russells have also featured in various works of fiction, especially in children's books. In which of the following books will you find a Jack Russell? All of them Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows The Shandon Ivy League Mystery Series Pip of Pengersick