Cosmo (dog) Cosmo (dog) Cosmo is a canine actor. He is a Jack Russell Terrier that is best known for his roles in the movies "Hotel for Dogs" and "Beginners". He was adopted from a breed rescue society by animal trainer Mathilda DeCagny. Cosmo was adopted by dog trainer Mathilda DeCagny from a Jack Russell rescue society in 2007. DeCagny had previously owned and trained other Jack Russell dog actors Moose and his son Enzo, who had played Eddie in "Frasier". DeCagny described Cosmo as being skittish and lacking confidence when she first adopted him, but he was very friendly towards people
Russell Terrier the Parson Russell Terrier and the JRTCA Jack Russell Terrier. The Russell Terrier originated in England, but the country of development was Australia. The name "Jack Russell Terrier" was never used to describe a breed of dog. Rather, it became a common name for any predominantly-white earth-working terrier after the death of the clergyman Jack Russell. The only requisite was color, the instinct combined with the will to employ earth-work, and the size to work efficiently underground. Still today, the name is widely used for working terriers of the Parsons Reverend's style. It was in the country of development, Australia,