British Grit Jack Russell Terriers was founded over 40 years ago by Nancy Aberg in Greenview, California. What began as Nancy’s passion for breeding loyal, intelligent, and athletic Jack Russell Terriers has grown into a lasting legacy — one that continues today with love, care, and dedication.

Our kennel is located on 160 wildlife-inhabited acres in far northern California. From the start, our breeding program has focused on line breeding genetically sound terriers with excellent conformation and temperament. Many of our dogs have earned high honors at the national level, and all are raised to be devoted, healthy companions.

If you are looking for a loyal, athletic, and good-looking Jack Russell Terrier to join your family, we welcome you to contact us — we’re happy to share photos, stories, and answer your questions.

We would like to thank our American, South African & English breeders

We owe a great deal of our success to America’s Debra Ellis Ransom. We obtained through her British National Reserve Champion in Conformation, Sayner’s Smudge, several David Jones dogs, Mazie, George Jones, Loblolly Jim, and our 1997 National Puppy Conformation Champion, Farmstead Digit.

In 1999, Sandhi Rogerson bred and shipped from Johannesburg, South Africa our two Treesbank girls.

In 2005, Brian Male of England bred and flew Foxnorton Puggy, our sweet stud dog whose sire, Garnicol Punch, was bred by Bridget Sayner and is related to Britain’s famous Billbridge Weed.

In 2009, Anu Makela and Greg Mousley of England shipped us both their Meynell-Sundance Sazzy, our lovely dispositioned hunting momma by parents Snatch & Duffy and also Martyn & Liz Hulme’s Rushill Jay by parents Dodge & Maggie, our hunter-agility queen.

We are deeply grateful to the many breeders who have contributed to our success over the years.

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of visiting many generous breeders who opened their homes and kennels to us — we thank you all for your kindness and partnership.

👉 This page is an ongoing tribute. We will continue adding photos, stories, and memories of the incredible Jack Russells that have been part of our British Grit family.