I'm Kristina D., the breeder behind Royal Russells Ranch located in Missouri. RRR pups come registered, microchipped and with 30 days free insurance.
We also work with a professional trainer if you are interested in having your pup go through obedience or additional advanced training before delivery.
Q. & A. with Kristina
Why did you start breeding?
My love of Russell Terriers has simply poured over into breeding.
What makes your program special?
We have a large family, so every one of our breed dogs are catered to by a member of the family. We work with basic puppy training from the start. Every one of our puppies comes with a title and a name that they have been called since birth.
For the health of our pups we do not allow in person pickups. We hope to add this feature in the next year as we add on to our facility.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and black and white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
The Cache Knight “Sir Cache”
Went home
Male
Lady Louise "LuLu"
Went home
Female
The Nitro Knight "Sir Nitro"
Went home
Male
The Marquis of Diamonds "Marquis""
Went home
Male
Duke of Chilhowee "Duchi"
Went home
Male
Captain Jack
Went home
Male
Countess Dessine ‘Dessi’
Went home
Female
Knight of Kolmarden ‘Kol’
Went home
Male
‘Cambri’ Countess Cambrioleuse
Went home
Female
Princess Jacqueline
Went home
Female
Lady la Volaille
Went home
Female
King Capet
Went home
Male
Prince Louis Larme
Went home
Male
Queen Sabre
Went home
Female
Countess Carnevale
Went home
Female
Princess Jeyde
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Prince la Sonnerie ‘Sonny’
Went home
Male
Duchess Jenelle ‘Jeni’
Went home
Female
Princess Joanna ‘JoJo’
Went home
Female
Duke de Plume
Went home
Male
Prince Deuce (Deuce)
Reserved
Male
Countess Lucinda (Cindi)
Reserved
Female
Countess Carolena (Lena)
Reserved
Female
Lady Elaine (Laine)
Reserved
Female
Getting a puppy from Kristina
Kristina has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes guarantee, registration, microchip, & 30 day free insurance. Each puppy comes with a leash and harness. Pricing does not include delivery fee. Deposit is applied to purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristina may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Kristina offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Kristina directly.
Royal Russells Ranch meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Kristina D.
Program update on 23 July •
You’ll notice we have older pups right now. This is not due to any fault of the pups. Due to two deaths in my immediate family, we simply did not market the remaining pups much other than the GD listings. These pups are extremely intelligent and will learn new skills quickly. They currently spend most of their time relaxing. Some are great at fetch. Some love water. Some are great truck ride alongs. Give us a shout and we will help match the pup to your preferences.
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Kristina D.
Litter update on 27 Feb. •
They are growing so fast!
Prince and Luci's litter
Kristina D.
Litter update on 16 Feb. •
Mommy daddy and babies
Prince and Luci's litter
Kristina D.
Litter update on 31 Jan. •
Starting soft food
Prince and Luci's litter
Kristina D.
Litter update on 21 Jan. •
Luci’s litter is getting playful!
Prince and Luci's litter
Kristina D.
Litter update on 12 Jan. •
Three out of four have opened their eyes!!
Prince and Luci's litter
Kristina D.
Litter update on 30 Dec. 2024 •
Luci’s puppies are headed to their first vet visit. We will have dew claws removed. We do not dock tails unless it is requested for a reserved puppy with deposit prior to the first vet appointment.
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Prince and Luci's litter
Parent dogs
Luci, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Luci
Short Legged, Long Haired, Jack Russell Terrier. Luci is a sweet, loving girl. She plays fetch and sits and has good recall. She shares well.
Bella, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Bella
Long Legged, Smooth Coat, Tri Color Jack Russell Terrier. Timid, sweet. Very calm.
Duchi, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Duchi
Duchi is a sweet, quiet lady. She loves playing with her mom and friends. She cuddles and is getting ready for her first litter November 2025.
Beau, dad
Jack Russell Terrier
About Beau
Beau is a super sweet, quiet boy. He loves playing woth his mom and friends. He’s muscular and has mastered fetch. Super gentle boy.
Princess, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Princess
Smooth Coat Standard Size Tan and White Jack Russell Terrier. Princess is a funny girl that can be a bit of an instigator. She does not like having her nails done, but loves a good bath and crawling under the covers.
Duchess, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Duchess
AKC registered Smooth Coat, Tan and White, Standard Size Jack Russell Terrier. Duchess is very smart and listens well. She sits and stays. Her best friend is Lady Diamond, and she gets along well with the boys. She believes that all things can be solved with hugs, and she loves getting them. She has made me a true believer that dogs need hugs just as much as humans.
Prince, dad
Jack Russell Terrier
About Prince
Brown and White, Broken Coat Jack Russell Terrier Shorty.
Sweet, mild tempered, calm. Does not like to be around dogs or people that argue, and will bark at those doing so. He really does tell you to stop. Super smart.
Prince started out as a puppy looking smooth coat, but over time his coat grew and as an adult his head and legs are smooth but his body is rough. Kind of like he’s wearing a sweater vest lol. So this is called a broken coat.
Lilli, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Lilli
Rough Coat, Short Legged Jack Russell Terrier. Lilli gives tiny kisses to her human, and loves to perch high above others on a pillow. She does not share food. She does share toys. She is trained to fetch and sit, and loves water.
Duke, dad
Jack Russell Terrier
About Duke
Tri Color, Long Legged, Smooth Coat Jack Russell Terrier. High Energy, loving.
Total mama's boy. Might lick you to death. Very fast. High jumper. Can climb. Puppies from Duke could be trained for hunting or search tasks.
Diamond, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Diamond
Brindle Smooth Coat Jack Russell Terrier.
Very attached to her teen companion. Protective. Calm.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Royal Russells Ranch reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Russell Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kristina to bring home their puppies.
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Remy G.
Verified owner · May 2024
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Kristina was very good about keeping us informed of our pup's progress with pic's and messages up until the day we brought him home. He is a beautiful boy and everything we hoped for and more!
Stephanie S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Our entire experience with Kristina from Royal Russel’s Ranch was Amazing! Her care and dedication to her puppies is outstanding!! Our puppy knows her name, was used to going potty on a puppy pad right from the get go. Her demeanor is so friendly, happy and healthy. Kristina was very helpful and informative on all my puppy’s current and future needs.
Best experience!! Highly recommend!!
Galen B.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
"9+ months with new adventures every day". Kristina introduced us to our new Jack Russel Terrier puppy almost 9 months ago. This was our first Jack Russell so we were a bit unsure of what to expect. Flash forward a few day and we knew. This is an amazing breed and our puppy, Rein, was no exception. You can expect boundless energy, surprising intelligence and one of the most lovable breeds we have experienced.
Rein loves to cuddle and is the most affectionate dog we have had. She also loves to play. Balls, toys of all shapes and sizes, tug of war, fetching objects and long walks are her favorites. She is also amazingly athletic, can leap large objects in a single bound and is blazingly fast when given the open spaces.
Our experience with Kristina (Royal Russel Ranch) will not be forgotten. She was always available for questions whether it be about Jack Russels in general or the specifics of our new puppy including more photos, personality and traits. The paperwork and specifics of gaining ownership were organized and straight forward. In our case we were picking our puppy up at the airport so Kristina had volunteered to meet us with all that we needed to return home. All great experiences but nothing to compare with the joy that this little pup brought home.
Renice M.
Verified owner · Apr. 2024
The whole experience with Royal Russell's Ranch was wonderful. The owner Christina was friendly, responsive, and VERY helpful in getting us a puppy that perfectly fit our needs. I hope her ranch is still around in 5 years, because I will come again to her again and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a Russell Terrier.
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Joy A.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
We loved working with Kristina from Royal Russells Ranch. She made it very easy to adopt our puppy. I was concerned about traveling to get our puppy but Kristina took all the worry out of the process!
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Jack T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Work with Royal Russells Ranch was wonderful! The whole process was so easy and you could tell there was a lot of love and care. We couldn’t be more overjoyed with our sweet girl, Poppy!