Hi,
I live in Droitwich, Worcestershire and have a handsome rough coated brown and white Jack Russell dog called Basil. He is lovely natured and great with my two young kids. I really want a puppy from him and am looking for somebody who has a nice natured JRT bitch who wants a litter. I don't want a stud fee - just a pup. Basil is nearly seven years old so his possibility of breeding is getting less likely. Can anybody help me please?

I think you might wish to look at the wider implications of using your dog at stud.

Other than having a pup for yourself what would be the purpose of the litter?

Without some good reason for breeding like pups needed for working homes or to maintain and improve valuable bloodlines breeding will only be adding to the overpopulation of dogs.

Some things to consider here: Should I offer my dog at Stud?

Do you not think that some people might just want a dog for a pet? I have had dogs in the family ever since I was born and to me by far the most important trait for any dog is its nature. Who cares about improving bloodlines (apart from those minority of dog owners who are into showing of course). Personally I wouldn't care if the dog had two heads and five legs as long as it was good with my kids. And as for the unwanted dog issue - why would the owner of the bitch go to the lengths of contacting me and arranging the mating unless they really wanted a litter? Would they then go and put the puppies in a sack and take them to the nearest canal? I think not. Basil is not, and never will be a stud dog. He is a pet and part of the family. One litter will be it. Please don't lecture me as all I want to do is carry on the line of a very loved pet.

Can I just add that once Basil has mated a bitch his temprement may change - he may go from loving, adorable Basil to sex crazed teenager mode Basil - something else to think about too
Most dog owners do care about good health etc - its not all about improving bloodlines it comes as a whole package for me - so the health tests are important - its ok saying you dont care if it has 2 heads or 5 legs as long as its good with your kids but health should come into it too - for the dogs sake - a healthy good natured dog is what I want. Basil is nearly 7 years old - most people wouldnt use an unproven dog of that age - he may already be infertile.

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Well for me if you dont care if it has 2 heads 5 legs etc why not take a rescue??
Our local pound has lots of pups which were from "just one litter"

Who is to say that the bitch will be compatable for your dog and you will get a mini Basil?They may turn out like the bitch's parents, so you wont have a mini Basil and they may not have the temperment you desire,that too might be passed down by un-known gran-parents.

[quote] a healthy good natured dog is what I want [quote]

My friend brought a pup from "healthy" working JR parents.At 6 months old his hip had broken due to a hereditary condition his parents carried, but didnt directly suffer from.

Any breeder should be breeding with the knowledge that their dogs,and their dogs ancestors are healthy.

Yes and if you read some of my posts Denny you will see I totally agree with all health tests etc....I am just trying to point out whats important ie health...which includes the relevant tests being done prior to breeding ...but also some education on the breed and the ancestors of the dogs you are planning on breeding.

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please explain as im a little confused??

I was using your post as i thought what you said was spot on but am tired (late night early morning) and not sure what you are saying now??

LOL oppsss I didnt know why you were using my post - so I just clariffied a bit more how strongly I feel about good breeding and health tests - was just trying to back up both our posts on how important these things are.... Get some sleep hun

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Sorry , I should have written underneath first great post

Off for sleep now thank you

Mel

Night night - those pups will tire you out

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