do male dogs have to be neutered or not?

Question

is it necessary for male dogs to be neutered?

Answer 1

unless a dog is a purebred, registered dog who has been to dog shows to prove he is a top example of the breed worthy of passing on his genetics there is no reason to keep him intact

neutering actually prevents the risk of many problems - such as testicular cancer, it lowers agression, and creates a happier dog (becuase he isnt stressed due to testosterone)

some cities have bylaws requiring neutering or offering licenses at reduced fees for neutered dogs...
I certainly reccommend it for anyone who loves their dog

Answer 2

That's a huge question.

If you live in the city of San Jose it might become law that all dogs be altered and that breeders need permits to bred.

As far as what's best for the dog----if you keep a young male intact he will be prone to being "hazed" by other adult dogs (Ian Dunbar study). Their testosterone levels leap by 10 fold by the age of 6 mos of age and stay high for some time before equalizing in early adulthood. So you would need to be very mindful on how to socialize a young intact male juvenile.
There is also some misunderstanding that intact males always = aggression. Not true. Behavior is manifested in the brain chemistry not in the testicles. Testostorone has little impact to escalating aggressive behaviors. Again - Dunbar study.

Then you have to be concerned with the whole prostate health problem when they are adults.

There are some people that are concerned that neutering or spaying might have a negative impact on the dog's health later on such as bone density.

Here in North America - we've marketed spay/neuter. Some to the point that our gene pool is very poor and we are producing very ill dogs. Sue Sternburg comments on that point of view. In other parts of the world - most all dogs are intact and live cooperatively together and amongst humans.

Most all vets will lead you to neutering but you should have a discussion with them to get the entire outlook on the matter. Maybe searching for a veterinary specialist in reproduction would give you the ultimate answer.

If you are having marking issues - then yes - neutering will reduce the frequency of the marking.

So this could be a personal choice issue - one the begs responsibility.

I'm not in favor nor condone breeding dogs if you are not a professional breeder. We have enough dogs in shelters, in rescues, in foster homes, and being euthanized. We don't need to contribute to the sad state we put dogs in.

Answer 3

The choice to spay/neuter your pet is up to you. It is after all, your pet. It isn't necessary, but it does help prevent health and behavioral problems in the future. You can get a male dog neutered as early as 3 months, but most don't recommend doing it until they are 4 months old.

Answer 4

It's totaly up to you. From my own personal experience uneutered males are harder to deal with as family pets .The one GSD I had ran away for a week to find a Coyote in heat .He found her and came back all beat up.He use to spray and had aggression problems.Before Max we had a uneutered male Am Staff who had the same issues.

To prevent these problems nuetering is your best bet.Plus it will also prevent certain types of cancers in your dog.Your dog will live a much happier stress free life .

Answer 5

It's not necessary, but it keeps them from peeing all over everything and humping everyone. Plus once they're neutered, they tend to be a little calmer.

Answer 6

Unless you want him to mark all over the place, be overly hyper, sometimes aggressive, and have chances of getting testicular/prostate cancer,....then no. **that's just the short of it** But if you don't want these things to happen, get him neutered at 6 mos.

Answer 7

Only if you want them to be. Although a male dog is alot more mellow and less aggresive after he is nuetered,and they also won't run if left out on their own.

Answer 8

No they dont but it helps to curb them from marking there teritory.

Answer 9

If you are a responsible pet owner, YES.