I Took My French Bulldog 3 months to the vet for his jabs and The Vet asked me if I was planning on "breeding" , I said " No "....
So HE SAID : the BEST IS TO HAVE HIM NEUTERED then .. !!
He told me to do the OP when he is 8 month old ...
I would like to know from people who had dog neutered ... , If They find a difference in Behavior of the dog ... Is it really necessary ? what is the point ? .... I do not know ...I would like to keep him the way he is .... , but I DON`T WANT a CRAZY DOG ...
who goes sniffing every butt he sees ! .. what is the best solution for the dog and I ?
2007-02-04 23:35:09 · 14 answers · asked by CyberMum 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Entire male dogs can only think of one thing when they smell a female in season, and there are so many unspayed females that if you live in a built up area there may be one around pretty much all year round.
Dogs can smell a female up to a mile away.
Its much kinder to a male dog to have him neutered. If its done at the age your vet suggests they never know what they 'missed'. If you leave it too late you'll miss the advantage because they can learn the behaviour and carry on after neutering.
Neutering stops them cocking their leg in your house, or your mates house. It removes the chance of testicular cancer, and it stops them trying to hump every leg in sight.
2007-02-05 01:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
If you like your dog the way he is, don't have him neutered. He is not going to turn into a raging sex maniac or a crazy dog just because he is entire. There are always risks attached to having a general anaesthetic, especially with a short nosed breed like a French Bulldog. If you have him neutered before he is fully mature he may never develop physically or mentally the way he would have done (think of the Castrati of Italy!) He may even attract unwanted attention from other dogs who can't quite make out what he is. Obviously, if you have him neutered he will not develop testicular cancer but that is pretty rare anyway. Apparently there is some evidence that castrated dogs have a higher incidence of prostate cancer.
It is only in recent years that vets have been pushing neutering of male dogs as routine. If you are the responsible owner you sound, you won't be allowing him to roam anyway so you should not feel pushed into having him castrated. There is no rush anyway, you can have him castrated at any time, so you don't have to make up your mind straight away.
2007-02-05 01:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
The best solution is to have the pup neutered otherwise he may become very restless and even try wandering. It definitely calms the dog but only a bit so that he is easier to manage. It is also kinder from the dog's point of view as well as your own. It does not change the dog just that he will be more obedient as he will not have the compelling agenda to go forth and multiply which can become a real problem so do the right thing for your pet.......
2007-02-04 23:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by njss 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Every Dog kept as a pet and not intended for breeding and showing, should be Neutered or Spayed! It is better for them in general healthwise and their behaviour problems are less! The main advantages with a male are no trying to satisfy the urge to mate with anything that is handy like cushions, toys, other animals or the very embarrasing situation of them trying to mount your friends! He won't try to escape from the garden to go off and find a female in heat and they can scent one over a long distance! Believe me in the past I've kept full males both Dog and Cat and Now all my animals are done!
2007-02-05 00:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is always best to have both dogs and bitches neutered if they are not going to be bred, it doesn't change temperament much, I rescued a Border Collie about a year ago, he was really 'nutty' before the op and is slightly less 'nutty' now, he was done at 6 months old, it will give you peace of mind that your dog won't wander off looking for bitches in season, and dogs that smell a b itch in season CAN get very stroppy as they have a one track mind, (my youngest GSD b itch is in her first season now and my Border Collie is completely oblivious to what is happening) so you won't have that, and it is better for dogs from a heath point of view.
2007-02-05 00:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would have him neutered if you are not planning on breeding him or showing him. Your dog cannot be fixed to participiate in most dog shows, but if you are not doing either have him neutered. It will save you a lot of stress down the road, because an unneutered dog will do anything to get to a female in heat.
2007-02-05 01:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would not wait tillhe is 8 months. By then the hormones have already developed into male dog no more puppy. Best to do it between 4-5 months but no later than 6 months for there not to be a change in personality.
2007-02-05 00:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
over the past thirty odd years I have only ever had one of my Mastiffs castrated,and that was due to injury rather than his being a raving sex maniac,aggressive,animal,mine have all lived into double figures,have been controllable,and have never developed any form of testicular cancer,several of these dogs have never been used at stud,and have been the best companion pets anyone could ever wish for,I would never have one castrated,if trained correctly they do not become over sexed,etc,they do not run away when bitches come into season,what they don't have they don't miss,all dogs and female dogs sniff each others butts its their way of communication,why put any animal through a major op,aneasthetic etc,I know of many people who have never had this done,and have never met a dog with cancer,or over sexed,
Wendy
2007-02-05 01:47:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ALWAYS - I repeat, ALWAYS, get a dog neutered if you are not planning on breeding him. He will have less health problems, be less aggressive, will not cause you problems when he shags the un-neutered female dog in the park!
All vets in the whole country will always recommend neutering either sex if you are not planning on breeding your dog or cat. It is far much easier for you, and the animal will be fine.
2007-02-04 23:44:40 · answer #9 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Neutering will decrease the chance of your dog developing cancer later in life,reduce territorial marking,reduce the chance of male aggression around other dogs and reduce the chance of having more unplanned and unwanted pups in the world.Neuter you pup please. 8 months is a great age to get it done.
2007-02-05 00:17:37 · answer #10 · answered by W. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋