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 AKC Parson Russell Terrier and the AKC FSS Russell Terrier are maintained as distinctly separate breeds in AKC and in Europe. The American Russell Terrier Club in October 2007 was designated the AKC Parent Club. On January 1, 2010 the AKC Russell Terrier moved forward into the Misc. Class. The AKC FSS books are still open and 2 of the 3 clubs listed on the AKC website are still accepting registrations for the Russell Terrier. The AKC breed standard and other information regarding the breed can be found here: The American Russell Terrier Foundation Club is a recognized Russell Terrier