Will neutering a pitbull affect his drive in a pulling contest?

Answer 1

No, if he enjoys pulling now, he still will.

Answer 2

Okay, this is gonna get messy if this goes on. Let me clear up some things:

1) Neutering decreases the sex drive and eases tension between dogs of the same sex, not the prey drive. Hopefully, your Pit Bull isn't pulling weight in order to breed.

2) There is a simple equation for gaining weight and losing energy: Eat more+excercise less=fat and lazy. The same principle works on every carbon-based life form on this planet. Testosterone has little to do with diet and excercise.

3) Neutering does not change a dog's personality. They're not crazy like humans-- having testicles is not a big part of their social structure or self-image.

4) Dogs don't need sex. They breed only with a willing female in heat-- and we know where that leads. They'd rather have praise or a glob of peanut butter for a reward than sex.

5) Do I think that only pets should be neutered? No. Actually, humans should practice what they preach, and adopt more "stray" humans. There's so many humans in need of a loving home that this unbridled breeding of humans is starting to look ridiculous. How many problems would we solve if we would adopt, or heck, even foster more humans? Oh, and the same goes for dogs.

6) In males, neutering reduces the risk of prostatic disease and hernias. Testicular cancer is impossible. Spraying and territorial tendencies may be reduced, but if the dog is mature by the time the operation is performed, these problems might not be affected.

7) The dog will be more focused on his competition, not on the female in heat on the sidelines. Wanderlust will be reduced, since he won't be looking for a suitable lover at the drop of a hat.

From the Humane Society of the United States:

-Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
-Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
-Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
-Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
-Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.

So the answer is no, your pit bull won't lose his drive just because he's no longer interested in the ladies.

Answer 3

this is a controversy amoungst owners but the truth is, after being neutered, dogs to tend to slow down and be more lazy as well as gain weight faster. This is not true for ALL dogs but is for MOST dogs. The testosterone in their blood is what makes them edgy and want to run back and forth and bite things etc. It is a possibility that he may slow down and gain weight. This is not to say he will not pull anymore but it may take a more effort and work for him to be at the same level as he was before with the same potential he was before. A lot of people will say it "doesn't make a difference" but the truth is it does. IT HAS BEEN PROVEN THAT DOGS GET LAZY AND SLOW DOWN AFTER BEING NEUTERED. Hell, most of the time, that is why dogs are neutered. I personally would consider what you want out of the dog. If you even have the slightest incling that someday he may be a champion or have a title and might want to breed him, then don't neuter. Just keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't get out of the yard and do the dirty with some *****. If you know for a fact that you NEVER want to breed him or that he may not be titled or a champion than go ahead and neuter him. Don't listen to the rant from people saying don't breed. If he has earned his title and rank than let him have a go. Think of it as a reward. If not, well, you can decide later on as well. Remember, once you snip, there is no going back. YOu can always do it later on in life.

Answer 4

No. Neutering is best for dogs. Male dogs, that have not been neutered, have a body full of hormones telling them to mount the nearest female. They can very rarely do this, and they begin to get frustrated.

Breeding is not good either. Female dogs become weak, and male dogs become obsessed. Besides, there are many puppies in the Uk being put to sleep daily, as they have not found homes. This means that there are far too many pups, for families.

I work at a rescue, and if I were you, I would seriously consider neutering. It should not affect your dogs drive, as this is based on muscle and strength and speed. None of this is destroyed when a dog is neutered.

DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE.

Answer 5

If he loves what he does I do not think neutering will change that.
It might even make him more focused as he won't be looking around for females to breed with.
It sure won't do anything as far as size or engery level.
I had a male doberman neutered at 4 months he ended up weighing 100 pounds and was extermely active and fast. He did not get fat or lazy that is a myth. Overfeeding and not enough exercise makes dogs fat not neutering.
It is also better for his health. It will lower his risk of cancer and remove the risk of an enlarged prostate.

Answer 6

A lot of animals who are spayed or nuetered become, well, lazier. But I'm pretty sure your pitbull will still like pulling, if he likes what he does. But why would you want to nueter him, anyway?

Answer 7

no, why would it, would some dog come up to him and say: "you don't have the balls to win this!". But it will effect his temperment, and maybe it will effect his drive, depending on the reason he is pulling.

Answer 8

i dont think so cuz i have a pit that is ready for anything that comes to him and he pulls me very hard when i put on my roller blades

Answer 9

Probably, how would feel if they cut your toys off?