breeding my female JRT

I have read EVERYTHING I can get my hands on about the breeding of dogs (not much of which is breed-specific for Russells) because I am considering breeding my Jack Russell when she is 2 1/2. I have never bred a litter (I looked into it with my last dog, but didn't consider her to have the most excellent conformation) but would really like to with my JRT bitch. She has EXCELLENT conformation, great disposition, is working on her agility and gtg cert., and has very sound working bloodlines. I know people ALWAYS ask, so I'll tell you the reasons I'm breeding: because her dam was lost (and possibly killed) and the breeder wants the bloodlines back at the kennel (she was from the dam's only litter before the accident), I would like to keep a puppy, and I can find reservations for all the pups before they are whelped, plus I think it would better the breed in that she has a fairly uncommon yet 'famous' working line from the Netherlands. I know all of the risks of breeding, but was wondering if Jack Russells have any 'special' whelping problems, etc. and if there is any JRT-specific breeding information out there? (books rarely say more than the risks and the bare basics) Thank you so much!

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