Hey! I have a Jack Russell puppy, what I am wondering, when she is older, do I let her go into her first heat?

Question

and breed her once or is it healthier to have her fixed before she has her first heat? Some people say its better that they have a litter of pups first others say for "cancer" reasons female dogs should be fixed before a first heat?? My vet suggests fixing her as soon as possible..saying female dogs have a high risk of cancer if allowed to have a first heat. If this is true..how in the world are so many puppies born if all female dogs are to be fixed ASAP?? Advice?

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Answer 1

A dog should be spayed before she has her first heat. It dramaticly reduces (actually pretty much eliminates ) the risk of mamary cancer. it also eliminates other reproductive cancers and a very serious often fatal uterine infection...pyometria.

As far as the puppy question..because far too many people are irresponsible and don't spay/neuter their pets, they don't prevent them from having puppies...so in a nut shell it comes down to responsability.

Answer 2

Yes, it is better to spay her before her first heat, not only because of cancer reasons, but also, heats can be messy. Unknown dogs howling on your doorstep at night, your dog will have to wear special panties or diapers or she will mess up your carpet and it really stinks, also she will shed, and lose her appetite before she gets it. AND... it is not true that your dog should have one litter first, in fact female dogs that were spayed early are more friendly.


Your other Question...
Breeders breed especially to improve the breed, ie. make them smarter, no genetic health diseases, correct markings, etc. This is called selective breeding, and someone must do it, or dogs would become extinct, lol
To prove that their dog has a good standard and has stable temperament, they show their dogs. That is why we have shows, they are not only for snobs, and so on. There is no reason that your dog, if you do not plan to use her to breed her professionally, should be having this the ability to do so since it is kind of uncomfortable...
I do not suggest that you breed your dog quite yet, even if she has a great standard for a JRT, proven with show titles.
Maybe after you research some more a bout dogs and responsible breeding... I would love to see more quality puppis be born... just remember you won't earn any money from this, in fact you might not even break even for all that work. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

Fix her as soon as possible. The problem with all the puppies in the world is that far too many people still believe the myth that a dog should have a litter of pups before they're fixed, and some never fix their dogs at all, even with a vet's recommendation, and allow their dogs to have pups, which continues in a cycle.

Hence, thousands of dogs are put down each year because there simply isn't enough homes for all of them. If you allow your dog to have a litter, you will be contributing to more puppy deaths on down the road, all for a myth that they should have a litter before you fix them.

Dogs don't NEED to have puppies to be "healthy" any more than women need a child to be healthy. There's no good reason to have puppies "just because".

Answer 4

The chances of your dog getting cancer are drastically reduced if she's spayed before her adult hormones kick in. That doesn't mean that she will get cancer if you don't spay her, just that her chances of not getting it are not as good.

There is absolutely no benefit in letting your dog go into heat or have a litter of puppies. This is a commonly believed "old wives tale". I'd like to give whoever came up with that nonsense a good, old-fashioned punch in the face.

I believe that most responsible owners do have thier dogs spayed. The fact that not all owners are responsible accounts for all the puppies born.

Answer 5

From personal experience I would say fix her ASAP. Of course it is rare, but it happens, my dog (a husky) went into heat and did not come out of it for two months. During her heat she was chewing anything and everything and she was attracting male dogs left and right. It got so bad, and we were not sure when she would come out of heat, so we had to fix her during heat which can cause more problems. Also, the younger the dog is the, the easier it is for them to recover. Since that husky we have gotten two labs, we fixed them as soon as we could, and it worked wonderfully. hope this helps!!

Answer 6

Why would you breed her just because you think she would be healthier that way?? Absolutely not! If that's the reason you're breeding her, you definitely shouldn't be breeding at all. Leave the breeding up to the professionals who have the breed's best interest in mind - health and character. Get her fixed before her first heat cycle please. We don't need any more unwanted puppies in the world!

Answer 7

Your vet is correct. If you dont want the hassle of the first heat then it is better to have them sprayed before they even go into one. It is much healthier for your girl too.
This way you will never have the worry of an unexpected pregnancy.

Answer 8

solutions are effectual, however the super subject is this! you're injured and don't be able, time to spend with this canine. Jack Russells are VERY severe ability canines, ought to stroll for half-hour or extra with proprietor two times an afternoon, and/ or be in backyard. backyard in spite of fence isn't sturdy thought, as they could the two bounce or dig. besides, you stated condominium.... Can a chum who is conscious canines save this pup for you for some weeks? you're hurting your self and the canine by potential of preserving canine there for now.... you desire the rest, and canine needs the workout, self-discipline, and interest which you curiously can no longer supply precise now. a chum could help, or kin. If no one that can assist you with this, please supply canine to Jack Russell Terrier Rescue. Or touch them and ask approximately boarding your canine with a sturdy breeder / coach of this breed. desire this helps. marvel collar is merciless, pointless hence! it is in elementary terms a baby wanting interest and workout! desire you get better too. P.S. Crate isn't merciless, examine up on it... canines get to think of of crate as a secure den. My accompanied canine howled like the Hound of the Baskervilles the 1st 3 days I placed her in crate (even tho she spent 4 months in cage at vet, being taken care of for heartworm...yet she became into additionally the place of work mascot working around the vet well being center maximum days). After some days, she felt extra safeguard and now she behaves completely in the crate.

Answer 9

I would get further advice from a number of vets and go with the general consensus. There are differing opinions on this matter, but at the end of the day you have to decide which you think is best.

Answer 10

my jack russell is 5 years old he was fixed ant 3 months..... I v heard that also ...