neutering...yay or nay?

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Miles is at that age where I have to decide whether to de-sex him. But given that he doesn't have any bad behavioural traits really...(such as barking madly) i wonder if it's necessary to have him done. He DOES try to mount female dogs but i doubt surgery would change that?

I just don't like the idea of neutering him for no reason and rather worried that it might change his nature?

Any input or comments on this would be great - does everyone recommend it? Does it make them more obedient, tame and easier to handle around female dogs?

Thanks everyone!!!
 
If you're not planning on breeding him, I'd go ahead and neuter him. Also, was he purchased with a stipulation in the contract that he must be neutered (most breeders have this in their contract if the dog is not purchased with the intent to show/breed the dog)?
If you have no interest in breeding him, why keep him intact? You'll have to keep him away from bitches in heat, of course there's the mounting, and you could run into issues such as marking, fighting with other males, or even coat chewing females. For me, I see no benefit to keeping a pet dog intact unless you are planning to breed him (and if he's pet quality, he really doesn't need to be bred anyway).
Neutering isn't going to change his attitude, other than getting his mind off the girls. I would say yes, it will make him a better pet in the long run, having him neutered.
 
Its very hard to socialise an intact dog. They are more prone to fighting with other male dogs and being attacked. I ended up having my female show dog desexed as she had been attacked a number of times and the vet behaviourist advised that this is very common for entire dogs. Since having her desexed she has not been attacked. My current male dog is desexed and still marks and sniffs alot - as much as my last entire male. They certainly dont lose their 'maleness' just the annoying or problematic behaviours.
 
Neutering , yes

Most contracts do say neutering required unless bought for show or breeding purposes. I think all pets should be neutered otherwise. There are plenty of homeless pets out there already.:eek2:
 
Unless you are a serious breeder, it's in the best interest of the dog to neuter him. As well as the marking and male and/or territorial aggresion, an intact male will do anything possible to get at a female in heat including jumping fences, etc. which could lead to getting lost by wandering too far from home or getting hit by a car. Miles will be a better companion and member of the family once those hormones are out of his system.
 
I'd also like to add to everyone else's good points, that leaving them intact increases the risk of reproductive cancers, such uterine or mammory cancer for females and testicular cancer in males.

I also think that it's unfair leaving males intact and not breeding them, since they have that constant drive all the time. I believe the built up frustration can even cause aggression issues.
 
Mo Mo is going to neutured this coming Saturday.He is 30 pounds and he is 19inches long (from neck to hip). A big sheltie, he is the same pounds with his dad. Today is Mo Mo 1 st birthday !! I'm also worry of his surgery, but I want him to live longer and more healthy. So, I will do it for him.

Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog

1. Altered dogs, on average, live longer, healthier lives.
2. Female dogs spayed before their first birthday are 99.9 percent less likely to develop reproductive cancer.
3. Altered dogs behave better and are more focused on training.
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7. Eighty percent of dogs struck by vehicles are unaltered males.
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9. Pet licensing fees are lower in cost for altered dogs in many cities and countries.
10. Thanks to improved surgical and anesthesia equipment and techniques, you can spay a female or neuter a male as early as 8 weeks of age. Don’t hesitate.
 
I wasn't sure whether to get my dog done at first, but my trainer was the one who really convinced me. She advised he would be happier in the long run.

His personality has NOT changed, but he is just that bit calmer. By that I mean he seems to have lost some of the frustrations he was feeling. He doesn't mark so much and seems generally more content.

He works well at training and listens more (though he will still run off at agility :rolleyes2:) So overall, I am pleased I did it.
 
I had my boys done about 6 weeks ago (there are both 1 year old now) and if it changed anything, it was only for the better. Bacca's surgery was a little more involved as he had an undescended testicle, which therefore required full abdominal surgery. He pulled through like a trooper!

No more humping, alot less aggressiveness, and bigger sucks than ever!

So if the pup is not for show, then fix! :smile2:
 
Thanks everyone!!

Yeah, i've now made an appointment to have him done on the 25th...especially given all the health benefits.

:smile2:
 
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