Should I breed my dog?

Question

He's a pure bred Jack Russell Terrier. I do show him, he gets multiple first and second place ribbons. He's even gotten 1st place in Best Texas Bred.

His conformation is actually very nice. His only fault is his fur. Its only a little bit soft. The coat is supposed to be harsh.. Any who, this fault is actually one of the easiest faults to fix in the first generation. If you think otherwise, I've had 2 very well known breeders tell me this as well. Their dog are constantly placing Champion in the Nationals.

He is a working dog, which is important since Jrts were bred to hunt. His personality is great, his temperament is great, and his health is great. He's BAER and CERF test normal.

We breed, show, and work our Jack Russell Terriers. And I believe he could contribute a lot to his breed.

No, I wouldn't be breeding for money or puppies.. its to better the breed.

Answer 1

Why are you asking if you have all the answers to the questions we'd bombard you with??  :)  

My only question is "Is anyone willing to pay to use him as a Stud"?  If "yes" - then maybe he should be a breeder.  But, if you are using him only on your own kennel lines -- he's not up to the standard.

Answer 2

I would definitely join a JRT breed club and start the process of looking for a breed mentor to help you out in your process.

Good luck to you!

Thank you for being a RESPONSIBLE breeder.

Answer 3

I assume you are asking how to be a responsible breeder, and you appear to be on your way.  Never heard of "Best Texas Bred" before though.  First and second place ribbons are nice, but how many points has he taken?  Are you showing AKC?  

Here's a list of the steps to take to become a RESPONSIBLE breeder.

1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.

2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to

clarify anything you don't understand.

3. Learn what genetic faults and diseases run in your breed and test for any

that can be tested for.

4. Show your dog in conformation events to see if it is of the proper

quality for breeding. Winning doesn't always mean a dog is breeding quality,

but being around so many others that know your breed and will talk to you

will do wonders for your self-education efforts!

5. Study the past history of great dogs in your breed. You will see how your

breed has improved and progressed since the beginning of the breed.

6. Study the breed standard some more! ;-)

7. Join any Yahoo groups about your breed.

8. Live, dream and study your breed.

9. Get a good book on canine reproduction, and educate yourself about the

pitfalls, problems, and proud moments of breeding. Learn about the

physiology of reproduction, such as heat cycles and venereal diseases in

dogs, potential for problems specific to your breed, and what you need to

expect at whelping.

10. Remember that whelping (giving birth) can kill your female. Being used

as a stud dog can encourage bad behaviors common in intact males such as

territorial marking, aggression, and desire to roam from home.

11. Prepare to be broke. Breeding properly is EXPENSIVE.

12. Line up potential homes for any puppies you produce and write up a

contract. Remember to include that you will be willing to take back your

puppies at any time in their lives that they might need you. If you bring

life into this world, it is your responsibility FOREVER.

13. Prepare to spend sleepless nights attending whelping females, caring for

fading puppies or puppies orphaned, and practice cleaning up after 24/7 p**p

machines.

I'm sure there are many things I missed because being a responsible breeder

isn't just a job. It's a way of life. You will live dogs. 24/7/365. There

are lots of hard decisions. There is a lot of expense. There will be pain.

But, if you do your darndest to always keep the welfare of your dogs and the

future of any of their offspring, you can go to step 14.

14. Enjoy the love and success of a job well done.

Answer 4

oh wow you almost sound intelligent enough to!

people who show their dogs usually want to breed them, i believe there is someone who teaches you how to breed them so do that before you start.

and is your pup at least 2 years old? thats the minimum for breeding

Answer 5

Jrt Redneck, I wish I had a a russell terrier.

Answer 6

i don't mean to be a sour puss here but have you gone to an animal shelter lately? there are so many dogs there and more than thirty percent of them are pure bred. before more puppies are made, the homeless ones need to be given a fair chance.  

Answer 7

If he's proven himself in the show ring, and you seem to know what your talking about with the breed, I don't see why not.