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5:17 am
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24 November 2010
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Jack has his front left leg missing due to a car accident, will he still be able to breed? My concern is that Jack will struggle with clasping the female's loin. Thanks.
1:53 pm
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25 September 2009
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Hi Jack, thanks for joining us.
This question was answered by our resident vet, Dr. Wiltzius, earlier this year. In summary, what she said was:
"I do not think that this is a good idea, especially in a large breed
dog. The added weight of all of the pups would probably cause increased
stress on the remaining legs."
What kind of dog is Jack?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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3:24 pm
Jack is a male, correct? Based on what I have seen three legged dogs do I can't imagine how breeding would pose much of a problem for him. That said, I have never seen a tripawd mating.
3:35 pm
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24 November 2010
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Jack's a Jack Russell Terrier.
The female has all four legs so there's nothing to worry about there, I hope!
3:45 pm
I'm no vet but if everything else is a go then it should be okay. That is if breeding is what you want to do. It's a lot of work. I love Jack Terriers. Lots of attitude! 
Fortis'Dad
4:02 pm
14 August 2009
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Welcome Jack's family,
What happened that he is three legged?
I would definitely get advice from your vet. If Jack has congenital issues, you wouldn't want to pass on any genetic defects.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
4:12 pm
14 August 2009
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DUH! Sorry I just re-read your post.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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