Should we neuter the dog?
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We have a nine month old labrador. He is very frisky at the moment as the dog next door is on heat.
The vet suggested that we have him done, as it makes them live longer and reduces the chance of getting testicular cancer (to zero, I would imagine!)
On the other hand it feels a bit cruel.
Should we or shouldn't we?
The vet suggested that we have him done, as it makes them live longer and reduces the chance of getting testicular cancer (to zero, I would imagine!)
On the other hand it feels a bit cruel.
Should we or shouldn't we?
Have had 2 large male dogs, a Rotty and now a Newfoundland, didn't have the Rotty done and never had any problems with him. The Newfoundland is only 18 month old, and haven't decided yet if we will breed from him. But even if we don't I doubt we will have him done.
Although a couple of weeks ago, he took off over the fields after another Newfie bitch that was in heat. But it didn't last long before he got over it and came to his senses.
Although a couple of weeks ago, he took off over the fields after another Newfie bitch that was in heat. But it didn't last long before he got over it and came to his senses.
garyhun said:Had quite the opposite effect to mine. I swear he got more aggressive after it was done.
Can also help to "calm" an unruly dog. Had mine done when he started getting a little agressive....still had his "fighting" spirit but he was a much better behaved dog after that
Having said that, I'd be pretty pissed off if someone harvested my plums too.
Unless you are planning to use him at stud I would recommend getting him done, most breeders will only use their top 3-5% of dogs at stud!
Its not cruel, its very quick and he'll be at home later that day!! The reduced health risk is true and should be a major sway hving your dogs long term well being in mind!
We had our Malamute 'done' some time ago, and he is absolutely fine, happy with no ill effects. Our GSD was left intact as the breeders asked us if they can use him as a stud dog, as theirs (his Dad) was getting on a bit!
>> Edited by cerby4.5 on Friday 18th November 17:58
Its not cruel, its very quick and he'll be at home later that day!! The reduced health risk is true and should be a major sway hving your dogs long term well being in mind!
We had our Malamute 'done' some time ago, and he is absolutely fine, happy with no ill effects. Our GSD was left intact as the breeders asked us if they can use him as a stud dog, as theirs (his Dad) was getting on a bit!
>> Edited by cerby4.5 on Friday 18th November 17:58
welsh blackbird said:
We have a nine month old labrador. He is very frisky at the moment as the dog next door is on heat.
The vet suggested that we have him done, as it makes them live longer and reduces the chance of getting testicular cancer (to zero, I would imagine!)
On the other hand it feels a bit cruel.
Should we or shouldn't we?
You really should because:-
1 It vastly reduces the chance of prostate cancer in later life
2 It helps to prevent them from becoming dominant which is the major cause of aggression in males.
NB you should get it done by 18 months for best results.
And it's not really that cruel in as much as it takes away their desire to shag and, unless you're going to let him get his end away on a regular basis, my guess is he's better off not actually wanting to. I'm sure we've all known that frustration on occasion.
We're going to have to make this decision in the near future, as we have a 4 month old lab...
I can't decide what is worse, having said plums but not being able to use them, or having them chopped off....
I think his behaviour may make our minds up for us, but if it has to be done, I won't be able to look him in the eye for a while afterwards
I can't decide what is worse, having said plums but not being able to use them, or having them chopped off....
I think his behaviour may make our minds up for us, but if it has to be done, I won't be able to look him in the eye for a while afterwards
Off Off Off Off Off! But dont watch. Your eyes will be watering when you go to collect him. Poor Lad. Had my terrier done when he was three to see if it helped with his agression. It was unfortunately a bit late by then but didn't want lots of little Hamish's running around my area. The dog already thinks he's Houdini when he sees a chance to escape. I Wouldn't want him thinking he was Cassanova as well!
I have always had large dogs, 3 Rotwiellers and now a Neopolitan Mastiff and i`ve never had any of them chopped.
If you put the time in amd train them by showing them you are the boss then they will behave, chopping their goolies off is a cop out.
If they won`t do as you tell them with goolies then don`t be suprised if they are the same without goolies.
Vets want them chopping so there are`nt any unwanted strays to deal with, which is a valid point, but if you want a dog that has some sort of free spirit then please keep him intact.
If you can`t get the better of your dog then either you have picked the wrong breed or perhaps you can`t give it the time it deserves and so maybe you should`nt have a dog.
Having him chopped in my opinion has to be the very last option.
My dog is 5 years old and when i walk him he is off the lead for 90% of the time, it would take any dog at least 5 minutes to mount a bitch so the only time he would be a liabillity is if he gets loose and thats down to you.
If you put the time in amd train them by showing them you are the boss then they will behave, chopping their goolies off is a cop out.
If they won`t do as you tell them with goolies then don`t be suprised if they are the same without goolies.
Vets want them chopping so there are`nt any unwanted strays to deal with, which is a valid point, but if you want a dog that has some sort of free spirit then please keep him intact.
If you can`t get the better of your dog then either you have picked the wrong breed or perhaps you can`t give it the time it deserves and so maybe you should`nt have a dog.
Having him chopped in my opinion has to be the very last option.
My dog is 5 years old and when i walk him he is off the lead for 90% of the time, it would take any dog at least 5 minutes to mount a bitch so the only time he would be a liabillity is if he gets loose and thats down to you.
sparkythecat said:Am I the only one faintly disturbed by the following blurb on that website....
Make sure you get him some prosthetic testicles.
They're called 'Neuticles'
Neuticles and the revolutionary CTI (Canine Testicular Implant) procedure eliminates any concern as a 'Neuticled' dog will now look and feel exactly the same after being neutered.
Look and feel????
Now I love my dog, but not like that! 
>> Edited by JonRB on Friday 18th November 20:31
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