should i get my puppy castrated?

Question

the vet has sent me a letter saying i should get it done as it is healthier for the dog.it is only six month old, it is a staff

Answer 1

Get him neutered

Its old get it done fast should have been done months ago!!!

Answer 2

Allan
all vets encourage the castration or spaying of a dog at around 6 months of age, as this is when all the real problems first surface, the urination , the humping of cushions, the dominance aggression etc....
If you have no intention to breed and I would suggest that you research this area alot before contemplating this then it is in the interests of the dog to be done, they will reduce the risk and in fact in many cases erradicate the risk of many canine cancers, they will also live for about 12 months longer than an un neutered dog.
hope this helps

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Answer 3

Unless your pup has the potential to be an exceptional quality show champion and you will use him at stud on selected b**ches then go ahead and have him neutered.

Neutered dogs are usually calmer, they are less inclined to wander off or become aggressive with other males and obviously there is no chance of them siring an unwanted litter of pups.

Older dogs can suffer from testicular cancer and prostate cancer. Castration completely prevents testicular cancer and radically reduces the risk of prostate cancer.

B**ches come into season twice a year; male dogs are permanently ready to mate. Some people think it is unkind to castrate but neutering a male dog prevents the frustration of being permanently on the lookout for a mate.

If your young pup turns out to be a great little dog and, sometime in the future you regret having him done because you would have liked one of his pups, then you can always go back to his breeder and get a closely related pup.

I've gone back to the same breeder three times to buy dogs as I know they breed super dogs with great temperaments.

Answer 4

There are health benefits for dogs who get netuered/spayed. Unless you plan on breeding your dog for the purposes of improving the breed or to produce show dogs, then it's beter to get your dog netuered.

You should not breed your dog just to breed for a litter of puppies because from there there's a cause/effect going on that creates more problems such as homeless animals, offersping ending up in the shelter, etc.

"To "Alter" (Spay (ovariohysterectomy) or neuter (castrate)) your pet is an inexpensive and effective method of pet population control. Just visit your local animal shelter and look at the number of unwanted adult and young animals. In the United States an amazing number are euthanized each year. Other major benefits of neutering a male dog and spaying a female is prevention or reduction of some behavioral and physical problems (mostly related to the hormones and hormonal imbalances).

Intact (non-neutered) male dogs tend to want to roam. When neutered , instead of roaming, he will spend more time at home.

Non-neutered male dogs often exhibit aggressive behavior, especially if a non-spayed female is in the vicinity. Dog fights between two non-neutered dogs are not uncommon, and one or both of the dogs will frequently end up severely injured. Aggressive behavior could and does sometimes get transferred to humans as well, with bites that can be severe.

Dog neuters and spays are generally performed when animals are 4 - 7 months of age.

http://andoveranimal.com/alter.html

Answer 5

As an owener of dogs i wouldnt recommend this at all, there is no evidence that this makes a dog healthier. If u proceed to have this done ur dog will put on weight which is more unhealthy as the dog gets older. May i also add at 6 months the dog is 2 young anyway. My advice is dont go ahead with this. Wish you luck

Answer 6

yes get it done, if your not showing the dog, breeding a 100% healthy and totally wonderful pedigree animal, finacial stable enough to take care of all accidents and unwanted puppies, heightened male aggression, or marking territory ever 5 seconds with you male staffy. THEN get it done, cheaper, healthier, less stress for you and the dog in the long run

Answer 7

I'm not saying you shouldn't have your dog fixed, but the argument that they will be better animals I will challenge. My mother was a registered reputable dog breeder for 20 years. The male dogs were very kind natured.

I do believe there is a stronger link to cancer for non fixed pets that are not permitted to breed.

Saying your dog will be a monster if he's not fixed is simply not true and depends on the dog. Take away human hormones and your husband/wife/partner would be easier to get along with too!

Answer 8

Yep! Six months is a great age to have a male neutered. Neutering will lesson the chances of your dog developing cancer. Neutering will also reduce the chances of your male marking territory/items with urine as well as reduce the chances of fighting with other males.....not to mention prevent unwanted pregnancies. Go ahead and get it done!

Answer 9

well Allan,everyone seems to have made your mind up for you hon.me well the answer is no..would you like it, and why should a dog wonder away, if its looked after properly, it shouldn't escape. i have a staff he's 6 yrs old, i wouldn't even think about it, and there's nothing wrong with him.and as for calming them down...i do agree, but i think its how you treat your dog,its mostly bad owners, not the breed of the dog, maybe you should have chosen a different breed of dog. poodle. coral

Answer 10

unless you have the intention of using him as a stud dog i really can't see the point in him keeping them. He'll get frustrated if he can't use them and more then likely chase "in season" bitches. The scent of a female dog travels a fair distance so you could have a difficult dog on your hands. i've always found my dogs to be more loyal once they've been castrated with less distraction from females

Answer 11

My neighbour has a very aggressive male dog, complete. I would get him castrated. My Border Collie has settled down and is much less inclined to hug legs now he has been done. He is very docile around other dogs and can be bullied by aggressive ones.