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DBF Russell Terriers is a veterinarian-owned program located in northern Virginia for the breeding and development of small terriers known as Russell Terriers, an American Kennel Club (AKC) breed. Breeding since 2002, DBF Russell Terriers contributed to the foundation stock for the breed as it became formally recognized by the AKC in 2012. Although we have had much success in the show ring both in the USA and in Europe, we have never lost sight of the fact that our pups are going to be someone's pet first and foremost! So, while we breed to improve on conformation (appearance) and movement, health and temperament are primary. We want our terriers to be good family companions, full of life but not hyperactive, ready for a bit of feisty fun but never aggressive, loyal to their owners but friendly to strangers, while living a long life.

Please explore this site to learn more about us and our philosophy in breeding. Read about this wonderful breed of dog and the activities it excels in to determine whether it is the right breed for you. Be sure to see the FAQ page to see if we have answered all of your questions. View available puppies and available Juniors/Adults and complete an application if you are interested in discussing further. If you want to learn more about the show conformation of the Russell Terrier, watch the breed seminar video.

Hope that you enjoy exploring our site

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3 Show groomed Russell Terriers in promotional ad

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Comments (26)

Judy Stuart
5m ago

I love the website. Thank you so much for the magazine. I have hard copies of all three. So sad that it has not continued. As a new breeder and just starting out showing, it has been incredibly valuable. Temperament is critically important and I have been lucky enough to have some foundation dogs and bitches from breeders of integrity who have sent me Jacks with great pedigrees and that also make wonderful companions and working dogs. Some of the progeny will become sires and dams and hopefully winners. I am privileged to share my life with these wonderful dogs and thank you for the inspiration and wisdom you so generously share with people who are keen learn.

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LesLee Solberg
Mar 04

This website is superb.

what puppies do you have available looking for female darling parsons coat ready to have the personality for a service dog. Thanks. LesLee Solberg

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LesLee Solberg
Mar 03

I’m from Alaska so coordinating the future proposed puppy purchase will take time but I can guarantee that we will not run her in the Iditarod. Haha

LesLee :-)

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LesLee Solberg
Mar 03

Fabulous website

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LesLee Solberg
Mar 03

I’ve been searching for a quality breeder such as yourselves. I’m so glad I found you. We are looking for a pet quality female puppy or older spayed female. We are an experienced dog family. We sadly just had to put down our beloved service dog/GSP “Izee”. We probably would not be getting her until October 2026. Can you help us. I will be training her to be a service dog so intelligence is a must and it sounds like all that your breeding for definitely is what we would love to be a part of. We anxiously awaiting your input.

LesLee Solberg

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mmcoats06
Feb 17

Hi Candace. I filed puppy application on 2/15/26 and sent deposit today. I applied on Gooddog and I have sent several emails. I am looking for pet female. I will spay. I would love to meet or have a chat. I am close to Middletown so a visit would be great. Thanks Margaret Kelly

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Jim
Feb 10

Hi, I would like to purchase a Pet pup from you! What the time line and cost of your pet quality pups? Thank you !!

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Aimee
Jan 27

I am interested in a show prospect and performance puppy. I did fill out your questionnaire. I've heard males are more affectionate, is that true? Do you have recent pictures of the pups now 4-5 weeks old? And the pedigrees of the females? Thanks, Aimee Novotny

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Tonnesa Keck
Jan 21

I’m interested in one of these dogs as a pet not a breeder I don’t even have to have the AKC papers. My phone number is 317-332-2440 nickname is Toni

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Toni Keck
Jan 21
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I was wanting a pup it can be an older puppy not over 14 or 15 wks old. How much are they & do you fly you dogs. I live in central Indiana 35 miles west of Indianapolis. I want the breed that has the curly hair. Like the one on the Evenity commercial.

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Nanaflo
Dec 01, 2025

Is Scout still available?

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Rough coat Russell Terriers in a basket

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