I have a min pin puppy and Im having a hard time deciding to mate him or not. He is full blooded and registered.
2007-02-27 04:34:24 · 18 answers · asked by samantha_ann_06 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
1. NO dog will die of cancer if it doesn't mate. In fact, neutering your puppy will help PREVENT certain cancers!
2. Purebred and registered doesn't automatically mean "should be bred". There's alot that goes into breeding a genetically sound, healthy litter. You will need to read up on genetic diseases common to the Min Pin and test your dog against them before you proceed with anything else.
3. No dog should be bred prior to the age of 2 years. So it's way too early to be thinking of breeding your puppy.
Do your little guy a favor and get him neutered! You will both be happier for it!
2007-02-27 04:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
you may have just misunderstood the issue with regards to cancer. If you mate him and then decide not to than it is advisable to neuter to avoid the possibility of testicular cancer. I have been a long time breeder who now raises and rescues Min Pins and I have seen males intact that have developed cancer at older age. It does not mean your puppy is going to get cancer if you do not stud him. It means that it is best to neuter when the time is right to avoid the possibility all together or at least know that at a certain age it would be time to no longer stud him out and see to prompt neutering. Same with a female, if she is no longer being bred than she should be spayed to avoid cancer issues as well. This is common sense and preventive steps to help ensure healthy dogs as they get older into their senior years.
2007-02-27 23:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Yogi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so tired of people telling people who wants to breed their dog to get him neuter. If every one did that then there would be no puppies left. By all means if you want to stud out your miniature pincher do so but only after you do your homework. With this question right here it and you don't breed a male you stud him out.. shows you do have a lot to learn.
You said he is a puppy so right now it would be a good idea on getting books or reading about how to use your dog as a stud service. Talk to breeders some will help you. I help people all the time.. I rather they know what to do rather than doing it all wrong.
I teach them the pro and cons on breeding dogs.. Some of my dogs are fixes some not.. but that was my choice to do so not some body telling me to do it.
2007-02-27 13:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by china 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Who gave you such bad advice? Unless your min pin has been shown and has received titles, he should be neutered. Just because he is registered does not mean he is breeding quality. I do rescue, and see many purebred min pins in the shelters-on average a dog is much healthier when spayed or neutered, and a better pet.
2007-02-27 13:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by lovethosedoggies 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having cancer doesn't have anything to do with mating. In fact, they are much more likely to get cancer if you keep them intact. Neutered animals have much lower rates of cancer and other health problems, such as prostatic abscess (males) and pyometra (females). If you want to lower his chances of getting sick, then neutering him is the best thing.
Good luck with your pup-min pins are great little dogs.
2007-02-27 12:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by BL 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
That is like asking if people can get cancer if they never "mate". Cancer has nothing to do with that. That is foolish.
Breed him if you want. But get used to the idea of him humping your leg when he wants to if he is not getting it somewhere else. Fixing him is better for health over all.
2007-02-27 15:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by puggylover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have a high cancer rate only if you dog isn't neutered. Also, just because he's registered doesn't mean he'll produce good pups. He needs to go to shows and win titles. he also needs to pass all screening tests for any genetic disorders that could be passed on to his pups.
2007-02-27 12:45:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dogs who are not neutered have a HIGHER risk of contracting testicular cancer than neutered dogs. Breeding is not the issue -- if you want you dog to live longer, neuter him.
There are 11 Min Pins currently in our shelter looking for a home - please don't add to the problem by breeding yours.
2007-02-27 12:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that. I would call your vet, they should know more, if your still looking for answers.
If you are deciding on having your dog a stud, Make sure you have it checked at your vet before any mating.
You probably already know that, just wanted to make sure you did.
2007-02-27 12:41:43 · answer #9 · answered by tdude09 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. That is truly a scare-mongering myth. Just like humans, dogs get cancer, but no one knows who will get it and when, or how it can be prevented. It has nothing to do with breeding.
2007-02-27 12:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by mindlinkadvantage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋