Is it a good thing to get a puppie spade?

Answer 1

From my personal dog trainer:

To Spay, Neuter or Breed
Breeding should be left only to the true professionals. A professional breeder is someone who has been breeding dogs for years. Someone who will be very careful of who thier puppies go to live with. A good breeder will often make you sign a contract promising to spay & neuter your dog.
Did you know that breeding is unnatural for most dogs, and that only true alpha dogs would and should breed? All dogs should be spayed and neutered by the age of one year, especially if you live in the city. Keeping you dog intake (not spayed or neutered) is an act of denial. For most dogs being intact decrease their social life and limits their opportunities to play with other dogs. Even if your dog has "no issues," it is most often the dog that is intact that sets off the other dogs. There is no good reason to not have your dog fixed. It is reckless to breed your dog even if you have friend or family member who want one of its puppies.

Also- You dog LIVES LONGER! (Has less health problems!)

Answer 2

Yes, it is. The short version of this answer is this:

1. It will eliminate the chance of certain cancers and lower the chance of others in your dog later in life.

2. It will keep her from having a pregnancy that could not only result in homeless puppies, but injury or death to your dog. Pregnancy for some dogs can be a very dangerous business.

3. It will eliminate the possibility for uterine infections later in life, which can be fatal to the dog if not recognized and treated promptly. These infections can be quite common in older, unspayed females.

4. It will save you the extra work of having to care for a dog in heat. The extra cleaning, extra attention, the sometimes over-active bladder, the odors, the mood swings, and the possibility of a perfectly trained dog suddenly jumping a fence, slipping a leash, or leaping out of a window to go find a mate. (Their breeding instincts are *very* strong, and males can smell them from a very long ways away.)

Like I said, this is the short answer. *heh* Best wishes to you!

Edit: No, not hype. Not in any way! Don't learn this the hard way, please... I've seen these things myself, and spoken to other breeders who have been through it, too. I lost a female to a uterine infection that spread to her kidneys. She was a retired momma dog from another breeder-friend of mine, and only 7 years old. I had just brought her home to retire with myself and my family, and did not know her well enough yet to notice the change in her behavior. Until she stopped eating. By then, it was too late. We tried everything we could, despite the fact that her prognosis was terrible. In three days, we spent well over a thousand dollars trying to save her. We wold have spent a million more if it would have saved her. I had her in my home for a week and a half. She's the only dog I have ever lost at a young age to medical problems, and it was simply because she was not yet spayed. Can't get a uterine infection if you don't have a uterus...

Answer 3

Having your pets altered (spade or neutered) is a good practice, particularly if you are not planning to breed the animal. Doing this will limit the behaviors that happen when an animal goes into heat or in male dogs, helps reduce their agressive and territorial behavior including such things as "marking" and spraying.

Not only that, but it ensures that should your pet get away, it will not cause or have unwanted puppies (or kittens) that ultimately could have to be euthanized at the local animal shelter if no one adopts them.

Hope that helps.

Answer 4

Absolutely!

It is a winning choice all around.

a) You don't have to deal with your dog bleeding all over your house when she goes into heat, or male dogs hanging around trying to get at her

b) You won't have on unplanned doggy pregnancy (expensive and stressful)

c) You won't contribute to the thousands of homeless puppies out there

d) It's healthier for her

Great choice!!

Answer 5

Definitely! For one, the world is overpopulated with animals who need a loving home and you don't want to get stuck with puppies you can't find a home for. Generally it can prevent further health problems down the road too - and calm the dog down eventually!

Answer 6

yes, in some cases it will mellow out the dog if it is a "hyper dog"...or so I heard... but always get the puppy spade if you aren't wanting to have more puppies... you want to get them fixed BEFORE they go into their first heat I think

Answer 7

Yeah, And It's Better Just So That It Can Get Over The Pain While It's Young.

Answer 8

Yes you should get you dogs spayed. Not just for population reasons or to calm your dog down. Most spayed or neutered animals live a longer and healtier life once they have gone through the procedure.

Answer 9

maybe not although most think so, it kind of dwindles the spirt of the animal, and seems to change the frisky behavior which i like to see in a dog. i don't think it helps in any md way, just some hype by the vets. i choose not to with my puppy. we'll see what happens and let nature rule this one. you can't get pregnant on a leash.

Answer 10

Yes indeed. There are many health benefits to having a puppy spayed plus you won't contribute to the gross pet overpopulation.