i would like to know how long do a jack russell stay in heat...

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Answer by Michelle000064
Submitted on 2/26/2007
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Hip hip hurray to all the Jack lovers out there!!! I just wanted to say and not with a judgamental attittude, that I have been reading over many of these questions on breeding your Jacks and Jacks in heat... I want to strongly recommend that asking a question like how long will my jack be pregnant for clearly shows that you are not yet ready to breed your dog. The best thing to do is wait until the 2nd or 3rd heat and by doing so you will have had enough time to well educate yourself on every aspect of breeding your dog. I strongly recommend this, as I have seen all to many times things going wrong with labour and dilivery in all breeds of dogs, being a vet tech has made me well aware of the in`s and the out`s of breeding. all to often people think "well, shes in heat lets have puppies", with drastic endings. like you I love my jack and wouldnt wish anything to go wrong with her or her puppies. Be careful and read, read, and read more. and a final note Vet Bills can be Hugh!!!when things do go right by nature.

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Question by sadiegirl562003
Submitted on 9/7/2003
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i would like to know how long do a jack russell stay in heat and when would be a good time tolet her have puppies.

Answer by jkanauz1
Submitted on 10/12/2003
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just talked to my vet about the same thing... anytime from 7-9 months of age.

Answer by Tammy
Submitted on 10/16/2003
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I have a 10 month old JRT. She is just starting to come in heat. I have been told by my vet NOT TO BREED her the first time. I have been told that they are not fully matured at this age and there could be some complications for her or the pups. I have been told to wait til the second heat at least. I have also been told it is approximately 21 days. Seven coming in; seven in and seven going out. I am not sure exactly WHAT that means though. Good luck

Answer by Ally
Submitted on 1/21/2004
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my JRT is 13 months old i was told not to breed her till at least the 2nd to third heat. as she has yet reached a safe size in her hip area which means she would have to have a c-section.

Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 2/12/2004
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Yes, do wait for the second heat. As for how long your dog will be in heat what Tammy was told is only an average. When a dog starts showing signs of heat she is going into heat but not quite in it yet. This stage can last from 1-17 days so a week is just and average. The time she is in heat can last from 1-21 days with the same average. Then she goes out of heat for a while. In this time period she may still bleed a little but normally won't allow males to breed her anymore. So the recommended thing to do is put a male and female together every other day from the first signs of heat to tell when she's ready, because you can't tell. Only she and the male can!!! Good luck!

Answer by bebe
Submitted on 4/19/2004
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i have a one year old jack russell terrier and she has not went into heat yet could there be something wrong with her? or is she a slow dog going into heat. my mother - in - law let her jack russell terrier breed the first time and they all lived every dog is different

Answer by Greg
Submitted on 6/7/2004
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Hi, i have a Jack russel terrier, she is 9 months old, she has come into heat about over this last long weekend. I was wondering when the next could happen. Also i was wondering if she gets pregnet, how long would she be pregnet for?

Answer by jackbreeder
Submitted on 1/4/2005
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also when she's ready she'll back into things like your leg the male dog and she'll be quite submissive.

Answer by Misty
Submitted on 2/5/2005
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How much bleeding should I expect during a heat cycle? A few drops here and there or significant flow for a few days? How much mess is normal? Are there products to help contain the mess?

Answer by chris rodgers
Submitted on 2/6/2005
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Hi, I have a dog and her name is pebbles and she is in her second heat and i was wondering if I breed her would she be pregnant?and she is just turning one and I was also wondering how many puppies she might have, and if they would live or if they would come out still born?

Answer by nikki
Submitted on 2/6/2005
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dont breed your jack russell on the first heat. believe me i had a mom and a whole litter die because she was week and so were the pups. my jack russell usually comes into heat every 6 months

Answer by chase
Submitted on 3/19/2005
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how old r jack russell when they go into heat for the first time???

Answer by Paige1
Submitted on 5/25/2005
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my female JRT just came into heat on her 7 month old birthday. she is doing fine. i bought baby diapers size 1 for her and cut a hole in for the tail. she looks so cute.

Answer by silvermist325
Submitted on 6/17/2005
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this is mines 2nd or 3rd time going in heat how long does she stay in heat

Answer by sam
Submitted on 7/4/2005
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i have a 10 month old jackrussle who has just gone into heat. i don't know if she is ready. i would also like to know if she did have puppies whould there be achance of her puppies being to small?

Answer by Hermione
Submitted on 12/21/2006
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You DO NOT breed a female JRT untill she is ATLEAST 2 years old. Whatever would the need be to breed anyway? None. Unless of course your a disrepectful puppy mill runner/dog owner, or just someone who should not be allowed to have an animal. I mean, it is just sooo logical, isn't it? I have a female, lets breed her. Just for the hell of it, or to make money? Give it up. Some people are just disgusting and well.. just not THERE.

Answer by JEN
Submitted on 5/3/2007
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HI! I HAVE A JACK AND I JUST NOTICED SHE IS LEAVING LILLE SPOTS OF BLOOD EVERY WHERE SHE HAS BEEN SITTING, DOES THIS MEAN SHE'S IN HEAT? AND WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP HER FROM GETTING BLOOD EVERY WHERE? DIAPERS?? THANKS

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Answer by Header
Submitted on 7/11/2005
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I got this jack russell and she has us went into heat for her first time and got this other jack russel who is 4 and i think she is pregnet is this a bad thing???

Answer by Jenni
Submitted on 9/27/2005
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They are pregnant for 63 to 69 days also i have a JR and she is in her first heat and I'm breeding her its all about how big your dog is some are built small and some are full grown by the time she goes into heat.

Answer by wishbone
Submitted on 12/27/2005
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Jack Resells stay in heat 6-10days 2 times a year. Jack Resells can start being in heat in 6 mouths but it is not good for your Jack Russell to became sexually active or became pregnant until the age of 1-2 years of age. Other wise your Jack Russell my die in giving birth because of how small the waist of Jack Resells are; making breeding a risk in the breeding of Jack Resells.

Answer by MrsWathen227
Submitted on 1/3/2006
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I just got a JRT and shes 5 weeks old. I know she to young to go into heat but when she does, how long is the heat period for? Also if I spay her does the bleeding stop?

Answer by rileygirl6
Submitted on 1/14/2006
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how long do minicher pinchers stay in heat????cause my is pregnet also and how long do they stay pregnet?????

Answer by nichole
Submitted on 4/26/2006
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hi i have a 10 mounth old full bread jack russell.she went in to heat the other week and i think my cosins dog got her pregnet.he is a small dog to but i think she is to small to be having puppies.i have been wondering how i can tell if she is pregnet.she has milk in her bub and i was wondering if that is how you can tell.

Answer by newjackmom
Submitted on 11/26/2006
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i have a 7 month old jack, she is in her first heat how long will this last. what are somethings i should watch for. will she be different around the family (kids). when will the next heat come? what age should she have her first puppy's.

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 2/24/2007
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I have a 7 month old Jack Russell and I'm positive she's going to go into heat in the next week. Does anyone know generally how much the breed bleeds, is it enough to leave her with my mother who has a tile floor?

Answer by David
Submitted on 4/1/2007
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This is an opinion from a Jack owner only. I am not a vet. My three year old Jack has averaged heat once a year. I believe the number is every 6 months, however by my example it varies per animal. Mine is in heat right now, and we are seeking a male to breed her (most of those around us have been fixed). I have a question also. I have heard that Jacks are not the most instinctive parents in the dog kingdom. Does anyone have experience or advice about their mothering instincts?