two jack russell bitches from the same litter

by Em
(plymotuh)

HI, myself and my partner are considering getting two female jack Russell terriers from the same littler. I have been told by a few people that this may not be the best thing to do as they may not get on with each other as they get older?

Any advice?

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Oct 14, 2010
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two jack russell bitches from the same litter
by: Em

Hi thanks, for your reply. I have owned a JRT before, however I have not owned two dogs before. My only worry would be of bonding, would the dog that we own for 6 months be okay to be introduced to another male dog at 6 months old? And also would you say it is not a good idea to get a male and a female straight away to live together?

Oct 14, 2010
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I WOULD SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING...
by: ScooterMama59

Hello,
I would highly suggest to you NOT to get two female sisters together OR two females at all! I am a dog trainer and sitter and I can tell you that "Terrier" females do not get along with othe females, terrier or other wise. My 2 and a half year old female JRT gets along with EVERY male that I dogsit. We never sit females, because they will fight and hurt one another. You will be a lot happier with a male and female of the same litter (CANNOT BREED together, so they must be FIXED) or a male and female of a different litter. It is also wise to get them maybe 6 months or a year apart. They train each other and it is good to have a lead puppy and then the follower. PACK stuff! I hope everything goes well and GOD bless.
Stef, Belgium, JRT LOVER!!

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