I have a male German Shepherd pup, and I wnat him to protect me. I was contemplating neutering him, but if that makes him less protective then i dont want to. would neutering him cause this?
2006-12-13 02:43:04 · 14 answers · asked by chetzel 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Its not that i want to breed him. I just want him to protect me.
2006-12-13 02:44:05 · update #1
Please listen carefully. Depending on how old the dog is now, and when you are planning on neutering him, IT WILL AFFECT his protection ability. No male dog or human will EVER fully develop without his testicles intact. There is no testosterone in the body without it. No test, no optimum development. I do not recomend neutering any male, unless medically nececesary. Think about this. Without the proper amount of test in your system you will become soft, weak and lazy. It happens to humans and it happens to dogs. Trying to keep a neutered dog in shape in almost impossible. Their natural aggresion deminishes and you have a dog who might have done a decent job in protection but now does not care. Alot of people have written here telling you about their dogs and how they would die to protect them. Please understand the difference, I am talking about REAL protection, not barking and growling out of defense drive. I have been involved in police and serious sport dogs such as KNPV and NVBK for the past 26 years, and I know the difference in real protection and what some people would think as real. All that being said, there are very few dogs out there today capable of REAL protection. They just don't have the temperament for it. SO, with that is mind go ahead and wait till your dog is AT LEAST 2 years old and he is fully mature physically and mentally before you are going to do anything drastic. HAve him tested for protection abilities and then if he does not have what it takes you can consider the testicle removal. And for all those out there that insist on doing this to their dogs, please ask your self "how would you feel minus yours?"
2006-12-13 03:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Neutering does not make them less protective at all.
I have a doberman male and he is neutered.
It does protect them from cancer and getting an enlarged prostate. So it is really much better for their health long term.
My doberman is very protective and has been neutered since he was 4 months old.
2006-12-13 03:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two male boxers and one has always been very protective. They have both been fixed in the last few months, and the main things that have changed, are:
- The jealousy issue, they don't fight as much, over me, food
or treats. Vary rare occurrence.
- They don't try to get out of the yard as much. If they do get
out, it's not an 1/2 hour of chasing them or calling them.
They come to me so much better and will let me put the
the leash on them and walk back to the yard without a fight.
- Not as much aggression towards other male dogs.
Any change in temperament has been a good thing! There's no question in my mind that they would come to my aid if needed.
2006-12-13 03:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without him being neutered he may become just down right aggressive, instead of protective, there is a difference. If you aren't going to breed him, neuter him it decreases chances of prostate and testicular cancer. He may calm down after getting neutered, but shouldn't become less protective.
2006-12-13 02:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mindy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!! He will protect, or guard just as efficiently as if not neutered, and not only does neutering cut down on the unwanted/homeless pets, it is also much healthier for the dog. By all means get him fixed! Both my Rotts are fixed, and they are great protectors. They do tend to get fat, so watch out for that.
2006-12-13 03:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by reddog2265 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neutering will NOT inhibit his protective instincts. he's going to protect you because you are part of his pack (the leader i hope), not because he's got his testicles. neutering him will make him less aggressive towards YOU and your family. but if he's treated right and not allowed to be the pack leader, he will protect you. i had a fixed golden/border x that was like a stick of dynomite. and i have 4 fixed males now, 3 over 100 lbs that i have no doubts would give their lives for me if i asked.
2006-12-13 03:08:27 · answer #6 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not! Neutering does not change the general disposition of the dog. GSH are protective by nature, not by having testicles. Neutering will make him a much better pet in the long run -- no marking, no running after bitches in heat, no getting hit by car after running after bitches in heat, no prostatic disease, no perineal hernia in older age, etc.
2006-12-13 02:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by Diana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For an INTACT male, given the choice between protecting you or running off because he smells a bit ch in season.......the bit ch wins every time.
Neuter him....he will be better able to protect when he is not worrying about breeding!!!
2006-12-13 02:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't make him less protective. Neutering doesn't change a dog's basic temperament - it curbs their marking instinct, makes them more reliable when there's females in heat around and reduces their chances of getting cancer.
2006-12-13 02:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was neutered he would actually be more protective of you and less distracted by other female scents in the neighborhood.
2006-12-13 02:48:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋