i have a 12 month old stafford bull terrier girl. should i get her neutured?

Question

she has the best temperament i could wish for. i wanted to have a litter from her and to keep a boy but due to some health problem`s she`s had, i feel it would be unfair to have a litter if theres a chance of passing on problems to her pups. my dilema is does getting her neutured change personality, temporament or behaviour and are there any health implications against getting this done. if there is i`ll just have to put up with the mess for 2 weeks every 6 months. thank you

Answer 1

No! Don't neuter her - but GET HER SPAYED!
Please don't contribute to the number of unwanted dogs.

Answer 2

There are far more health implications if you don't have her done! In the female they remove the Uterus and Ovaries Two of the main sites of cancer. At the same time it decreasing the chances of mammary and cervical cancer.
A dog's temperament is highly important in breeding but it's genetic health is even more so. It's also very important to be sure that the male is of an equally high standard and that parents and grandparents of the two didn't carry genetic faults and are not too closely related! Leave breeding to the experts, without close study of pedigrees and knowledge of what health problems to look for it's a game of russian roulette.
You also have the advantages of not just missing the mess of heat, but she won't try to escape to find a mate and you won't have to put up with every full male dog in the vicinity laying siege to your house. Accidents happen and she could end up mating with anything and you'd then have a litter of unknown cross breeds!
Ignore the Spay/Neuter remarks. You are technically correct anyway!
definition of neuter: (verb) to remove the ovarys
definition of castrate: (verb) to remove the testicles

Answer 3

Spaying doesn't alter her personality, temperment or behaviour and it's the best thing to do if your bi tch is just a pet. Your right to not breed from her, as genetic illnesses and diseases can be passed down to the pups and with the over population of staffs, things will only deteriate in regards to there health if irresponsible owners keep breeding from there dogs. I had my own dog spayed 3 months ago and understand your concerns completly, it hasn't altered my dog one bit, she hasn't even put weight on! If you exercise your dog everyday then there is no reason why a spayed or neutered dog should put weight on. You'll be doing the best for your girl in the long run if you get her spayed. Good luck.

Answer 4

Don't breed her when she has health problems, it will only cause health problems in the pups. It's not fair to the pups or to the people who take the puppies and expect a healthy dog.

Get her spayed (boy dogs are nuetered). She will live longer since she's never had pups, she won't develop uterine or breast cancer. Her temperment will not change. So there is no need to worry about that.

It's better for her in the long run and we all want our pets to live happier healthier lives.

Answer 5

You're right to be concerned about passing genetic faults along to the pups and breeding your dog could cause her to experience more health problems. A dog who already has health problems at the age of one year is not a good candidate for breeding. Having her spayed will eliminate the possibility of ovarian and uterine tumors and cancer and will reduce the chances of her getting mammary cancer. Unspayed dogs may also develop pyometras, a condition in which the uterus fills with pus. Because of her young age you probably won't notice any behavioral changes after spaying but if you do they will be positive changes. Female dogs, like males, have an increased risk of aggression if left intact. Estrus can cause moodiness, and hormone changes in pregnancy can make some females downright aggressive. With estrus, intact female dogs may show erratic behavior, signs of pain that may be similar to cramping in humans, and a greatly increased propensity to get out of the house or fenced yard. Some dogs stay clean, while others may leave stains around the house. You won't be able to leave her outdoors unsupervised for even a second because the scent of her urine (she will urinate quite frequently) attracts male from a mile or so away.

(Also, I have a feeling that some posters are going to give you flack for referring to it as "neutering." If they really want to get technical, here it is: although fixed females are usually referred to as spayed and fixed males are generally referred to as neutered, the term 'neuter' can apply to both sexes. Castrated is the proper way of describing a fixed male.)

Answer 6

Getting her neutered will not change her except she will not have heats that attract dogs and often make the female grumpy. Unspayed dogs have more health risks and getting her spayed b4 she gets any older will help avoid breast cancer. If you want another Staffy go to a rescue and save a life, do not contribute to the dog overpopulation. Breeding a dog without all the health checks and certification can get you sued for mega bucks if the pups have defects or health problems. I have neutered all my dogs even my titled show dogs when they reached 6 yrs and were retired and none changed but for the better. It helps even out their temperament, makes them more affectionate, more apt to obey and stay home... BTW, neutered and altered are for the sterilization of both sexes, you spay a female and castrate a male but neuter and alter go for either sex..

Answer 7

If you don like the mess she creates when she is in season every 6 months it would be a good idea for you to have her spayed. Also if you did have pup\s for you dogs who you sell them to can become a problem due to certain people using them for fights as they cant get ahold of a pitbull. The only complication my father had with his female dog after getting her spayed was she had a phantom pregnancy however with vets help that was no problem.

Answer 8

Absolutely get her spayed! Do it out of kindness and love for your dog. It'll save her from her cycle and hormonal changes (not getting spayed is when you will see the temperament and/or behaviour changes due to hormonal changes) It will also save her from any harmful problems if she accidentally gets pregnant with her health problems. Save another life and adopt a boy.

Answer 9

yes, you should get her spayed - this does not alter the character of bitches. It will save her and you going through the 'inconvenience' of her seasons, with the added danger of unwanted pregnancy. Also in later life, bitches often develop life-threatening problems in this area. The best time to have done is three months after her first season , when the blood supply to the uterus is at its lowest, but anytime is better than no-time. l am sure you and she, will be the happier for it.
The Grima Queen

Answer 10

Spay her, don't neuter. Spaying and neutering is the thing that most vets recommend. Too many dogs are in the pound already. Anyway, if she passes on problems to her pups they may eventually have to be put down depending how serious it is.

Answer 11

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