is there any reference of it in movies or in literature?
Yes, in "Frasier".
Jack Russell Terrier
Father Moose and son Enzo played the role of Eddie on the long-running TV sitcom "Frasier".
are jack russell terriers born with short tails No, long tail. what is it? A small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting in England. can you brief out its appearance? It is principally white-bodied and smooth, rough or broken-coated and can be any colour. has it been involved in sports? UNANSWERABLE
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Jack Russell Terrier [SEP] On screen and in literature
In the UK, one of the more recognisable canine stars was restaurateur and chef Rick Stein's irrepressible terrier Chalky, who frequently upstaged his owner on his various cookery series. He had his own line of merchandise, including plushes, tea towels, art prints, art paw prints and two real ales – "Chalky's Bite" and "Chalky's Bark", which won gold in the Quality Drink Awards 2009. Chalky was given a BBC obituary when he died in 2007. Father Moose and son Enzo played the role of Eddie on the long-running TV sitcom "Frasier". Eddie belonged to lead character Frasier's father Martin Crane, and constantly "stole the show" with his deadpan antics, receiving more fan mail than any other "Frasier" character.