Hi, I have a 20 month old female Jack Russell who is about to come in to season for the 3rd time. I have been told this is a good time to mate her, before having her spayed. She is quite petite, so have been careful to find her a mate who also quite small. Problem is, he is only 7 months old! Is he too young to mate with? Any help appreciated, cheers, Chris
2006-09-26 22:00:43 · 13 answers · asked by Chris Duffer 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Those dogs are so "SPUN"! I have one and can't bring it into the house because it is has such a wired breed. Wow, how do you do it? Sorry, it doesn't help with your question but just though I would share with you how I feel about Jack Russell's. Good Luck with your breeding.
2006-09-26 22:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by soniaatcalifornia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know you don't have to let a female dog come into heat before having her speyed don't you? Why do you want to breed your dogs? If it's for any reason than to better the breed itself (by knowing the history back 3 generations of both the dogs) to eradicate illness & defects then you have no reason to bring more possibly unwanted pups into the world when the shelters are overflowing. You will NOT make money from doing this - it costs heaps with vet checkups for the pregnant mum, whelping costs & then checkups & treatments for all the pups & this is all if everything goes well. If there's any emergency then it can really run into the thousands of dollars. Do you have prospective homes that you have checked out for the pups because you don't want them to be neglected or abused or picked up by some sicko who just wants a puppy to torture to take one of the babies (& yes, there's plenty out there). Both your dogs are old enough to get desexed - I'd really think about doing it.
2006-09-27 05:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by shirazzza 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please look into her breeding, paperwork. Is she a pet quality or show quality? The stud you have picked him out already? What kinds of pups has he proven to throw? Is he quality? Are you going to help the breed by breeding your pup? Do you have the money set aside for this stud? Have you thought of how or who you are going to sell or give the puppy's too? Do you have the facilities and time for puppy's? Your vet will tell you much better then anyone on the computer about this. By the way vet bills for her will be expensive. If there is complications there is another expense. When the pups are born they need there shots and health certificate.
There is so much to breeding a dog then the act, and seeing cute little puppys...... Because a dog or any critter has paperwork doesn't always mean they are breeding stock.
2006-09-27 05:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope you rethink this breeding.....you dont know enough about dogs or your breed to have puppies.....please realize having a litter will not make her a better dog...I own a breed that is not common and if I only cared about "making money "(thats a joke)I wouldve bred her but even though she is show quality for conformation she has temperment issues so being a responsible owner we chose to not pass on this trait and had her spayed....I hope you take time to think this over...shelters are full of dogs that need homes lets not add to this ...
2006-09-28 12:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Ronni F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is sexually mature (and it is quite probable at 7 months) he will have the capabilities, he may just not know what to do! LOL If you are determined to breed with her, you may have to help him.
But I would like to ask this question - nicely of course - why do you feel the need to mate her and get a litter of pups?
There is no medical or psychological (for the dog) reason for her to have a litter.
2006-09-27 05:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if hes up for it let the wee man go ahead and have some fun. try and breed him with yor female. it might be safer when he is a wee bit yonger and if he is not to big in size how many pups did your female have alltogether i have 3 wee jacks myself.
2006-09-27 05:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by star ray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
l am a breeder of JRT's and you could breed but with a older dog which has done the deed before would be better, the ***** is a good age for breeding, good luck
they are a good breed,
2006-09-27 05:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by jewelsnz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may or may not be fertile yet. The only way to tell is to let them mate and find out if it "takes."
Good luck!
2006-09-27 05:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by purplepinkanddots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I would say he is to young, I would look around for another male dog, you could ask
a vet.
2006-09-27 05:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by shirley m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so ,has she finished growing ? thats the big thing if she hasnt then it would not be a good idea
2006-09-27 05:13:50 · answer #10 · answered by stephanie n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋