2006-08-06 16:42:03 · 13 answers · asked by April W 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pro: some breeds live longer and "healthier" lives, no worries about having puppies, less territorial marking, less destructive, more passive
Con: will NO LONGER work for personal protection because you are removing the testosterone that makes him an aggressive protector, will gain weight FAST especially if not worked out, no longer useable as a stud, more accepting towards strangers,
Biggest downfall is if you are using him for protection. It is proven that those neutered no longer work for personal protection. The weight thing is bad but the protection is the biggest downfall.
I suggest, if you are NOT going to use him for protection work or possibly as a stud someday, than look into neutering him. If you might do either of the two, keep him in tact. unlike for human men, once they are snipped, there is no way back.
2006-08-06 19:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by vail2073 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Honestly, there are no cons when it comes to having your pets spayed or neutered. Unless you consider the risks associated with the surgery itself. Since there are risks associated with anything; I would say that risks to the dogs health and well-being are much greater in a dog or cat that hasn't been spayed or neutered.
Bottom line: Big risks to your pet's health (and possibly your pocketbook) if you choose to not be a responsible pet owner and avoid having him neutered.
2006-08-06 16:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by wibbsite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's only one con for neutering, and that is if you wish to breed your dog. There are a million pros, most importantly, you can avoid future health problems, such as canine testicular cancer.
2006-08-06 16:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro: It's funny
Con: Your dog will hate you forever
Pro: Bob Barker will praise you
Con: Bob Barker might have made a pact with Satan
Pro: He won't have sex with an evil dog and make evil dog halfbreeds that will inevitably doom humanity
Con: He'll have two less balls to play with
Pro: Michael Jordan
Con: Jeffrey Dahmer
2006-08-06 16:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 'N' Shakes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no downside to having your dog neutered. It is totally not true that they get fat - they don't if you provide the proper amount of exercise which you should be doing anyway. There is a good rule of thumb to follow: If your dog is fat YOU aren't getting enough exercise. :)
2006-08-06 19:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by D Mun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro: no more puppies to deal with. Con: the dog gets fat---fast.
But pudgy pets are cute in their loveable way, too.
2006-08-06 16:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no cons at all, all pros. Mine is and he is more even tempered and more dedicated to the family then he was before. All that testosterone got in the way.
2006-08-06 17:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by melissa s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro: You don't have to look as those ugly balls hanging down. He will be less likely to roam. No unwanted puppies.
Con: None.
2006-08-06 16:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by Skylark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pro -
no puppies
longer health
less roaming
con -
puppies till u cant find the one u had originally
2006-08-06 16:46:52 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzycakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT's all pro's unless you want to breed your dog and have puppies.
2006-08-06 16:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by CIA Biatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋