Neutering

Suzanne H · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: Neutering

Otto's coming up for 6 months and we are probably going to get him "seen to" shortly.

We've no intentions of showing him or breeding from him so seems to make sense. The books all say it's a good idea, but I've only had a female dog before and she was spayed - haven't had experience of a male dog before.

Doing the right thing?

John Thomson · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject:

Suzanne,
you have to do what is right for your dog and your family. I f you are not going to show/breed then there are health/behavior benefits to having him 'done'.
You will find a few threads on this subject on the forum.........most have an opinion on this!
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Karen · Guest

I had a male rough collie years ago and he developed cancer at 6 years old we got him castrated but unfortunately we were too late. then my first shepherd was dog aggressive and it was recommended by a breeder to neuter him so we got him done at about 12 months I have to say we never had any problems though I feel that he became more socialable through training more than anything else, with the two I have now I have never had any issues so I never bothered to get them done and then last year my then 5 year old shepherd developed a lump so I then got the two of them done and so far they are fine. I have now decided to get all my future dogs done early as I have no thoughts to breed,

Suzanne H · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject:

It is a tough one - read loads but there is no consensus.

He's not shown any aggressive or overly "horny" behaviour, but he's young. I'd be very surprised if he got aggressive - just not in his nature. Be more for health reasons.

Susan · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:24 am Post subject:

We are 95% certain that we are going to have Rufus done, again for health reasons.

Our vet wants to do it at 6 months, but a very wise friend of mine has advised waiting till 9 months,and I am inclined to take his advice! So Rufus has a while left yet before he heads for the snip!

Isabel · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject:

I've read that it is best to wait till they are a year old cos it can affect them maturing otherwise but I guess there are lots of different opinions.

Janice · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:35 pm Post subject:

We had Dale done at just over 7 months and I think we'd have been better to wait a bit longer. He'd just begun to lift his leg though he was already quite interested in mounting. Since the op. he seems to have given up lifting his leg Sad

I don't suppose it really matters and he's fine in every other way but..........
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Fiona · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject:

I am going to get Star done but will probably wait a little while longer. Janice Star has never lifted his leg to pee Confused

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Sheryl · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:06 am Post subject:

Star's not right though!!

hes like a wee girl!! Laughing

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Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:25 am Post subject:

Sheryl · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:02 am Post subject:

we got both our boys done to help with dominance between the two of them.
we then decided to get keano done as he was still being aggressive towards other dogs and 'humping' some well trying to 'hump' ridgebacks, only them for some reason.

He is so much better now. Daka will agree with that and also little doogle coz he was always on the other end of keano's aggression!!!

I've heard sometimes it doesnt make a difference but talking and seeing the differnce in my guys is second to none!

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Nicola · Guest

You know, you can show a male dog who has been neutered. I know a man who shows Finnish Lapphunds, two of his males are neutered, and one of them won his class at Crufts last year.

If I had a male dog that was a family pet only, i'd have it neutered at 6 months old regardless of it's temperament.

I believe in the same for bitches. Spayed at 6 months old, before her first season - if not showing or breeding. As far as I know, a spayed bitch is not permitted to be shown at affiliated shows such as ones run by the Kennel Club.

I understand that spaying is a major operation, but I don't think it's a fair for a bitch to have seasons if they are not allowed to do the deed! Wink

A Miniature Poodle belonging to a friend of mine had a phantom pregnancy, then she had another, and during the second one she almost lost her life. So, I feel that if a bitch has a phanton pregnancy once, she should then be spayed as soon as possible.

The benefits of spaying and neutering far outweigh the cons, in my opinion.

Phoebe · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject:

I think the same like you Nicola. thumbleft

Sony was neutered at an age of 9 months. I´ll definitely get my next dogs done as well.
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