I have a male Havanese who is 3 yrs old. He has an over bite so from what I have been told not good for breeding. He has a wonderful sweet personality. I dont know if that will change if I get him fixed. He has never hooked up with a female but he will try to hump all dogs. I feel sorry for him when he is around other dogs. I have been told that it is healther for the dog to be fixed and also his humping will decrease, I just dont want his personality to change. Any advice?
2006-11-02 11:34:46 · 14 answers · asked by leslie924924 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
His personality will not change at all. You will be helping to prevent him from prostate cancer in the future and making him a happier dog who isnt frustrated from not have a female. I STRONGLY reccomend having him neutered.
2006-11-02 12:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mary N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He will actually get alot better. More calm and more lovable. Getting a male dog fixed if not breeding him is the best option.
And his humping will slow down and even stop. To help you can get him a big stuffed animal. Dogs love them.
You will however need to watch his diet alittle more closely. Fixed dogs tend to gain weight. But I think you will be pleased with the outcome.
2006-11-02 11:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by ZORA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same concern about my puppy. He is 7 months old male. I just fixed him abt 3 days ago, i thought his personality will change but he is still the cute and hyper little thing. when he came back the 2nd day i was soo concerned because he wasnt peeing and pooping on the wee wee pad. But today (day 3) he is my baby again, very good with teh pad. so i dont think there woudl b a change. if ne thing, he would b more calm.
2006-11-02 11:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by brownie818 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an overbite is not genetic, my mother in law breed cavalier king charles spaniels and the one dog she had way back when had horrible teeth but produced lovely puppies. Will his mood change? Would you like me if i cut off your nuts??
Honestly, they do tend to calm down a little if they are hyper, they don't mark their territory as much and there could be less humping. But each dog is different, so if you are planning on doing it just to fix a problem like that you could be wasting your money. I have two male adult dogs, show dogs, both are not neutered and they are fine.
2006-11-02 11:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dick Tater 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Getting a male animal fixed sometimes makes them LESS aggressive and less prone to wander and mark spray in the house.
Getting him fixed will not change his behavior in a negative way, but it is very likely that fixing him could save another dog's life. If you don't get him fixed and he impregnates a female dog those puppies might end up homeless. There is a HUGE problem with pet overpopulation in our country. So, please, do you part and fix your animals to prevent unwanted litters.
2006-11-02 11:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mommyof4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His personality will not change. his energy level will. Male dogs lose a little aggressive behavior and they get a little less energetic. Sweet dogs stay sweet.
2006-11-02 11:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by boyandhisdog2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had many dogs neutered at various ages, I have NEVER noticed a personality change.
2006-11-03 05:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having an animal spayed/neutered does not change their personality it only eliminates another unwanted litter being born. Neutering also reduces the chances of your dog contacting breast cancer, and yes dogs get it.
2006-11-02 11:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by desert_kats 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spay/neuter does NOT change personality...personality is what it is..it is what the dog is born with.Socialization and training are what make a dog what he is...it helps shape his attitude..
2006-11-02 12:19:16 · answer #9 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. We had our 4 year old pit bull fixed, and he stayed as loving and goofy as ever.
2006-11-02 11:43:21 · answer #10 · answered by Purplepossum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋