I went to look at a GSD at the humane society today. I am thinking about adopting him. The lady who talked to me about him told me the owner gave him up because he was infertile. That does not bother me because I planned on having him fixed. They offered a discount on him because he can't produce puppies.
If I adopt him, Should I still have him fixed?
2007-10-30 18:42:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
That was what I was thinking animal girl.
The only thing I can come up with, the old owners had him to breed, but when there was no puppies being consieved, they had him checked. I can't see why anyone else would pay to have a dog checked for something like that.
2007-10-30 18:55:43 · update #1
Sorry people, They had the GSD at a discounted price because someone donated part of his adoption fee. I called and asked.
2007-10-30 20:32:17 · update #2
I've heard of this twice, in one case the dog had a undetected testicular tumor, in the other it was prostate. Both had to be neutered for there own health/life. I would serously think of neutering. Also Brucellosis can be a cause of infertility so I'd serously consider wanting a test for that since there is a slight chance of YOU getting if from him if he has it.
2007-10-31 00:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it does seem to sound very odd that they'd actually "slash" the price of a dog because it can't produce. People dont usually buy dogs to breed them so i dont see why they'd reduce it. Make sure you know everything about the dog, it might have some health issues that the lady doesn't want you to know about. There's nothing wrong with adopting him but if he has health problems you may be up for alot of money for the vet. If you feel that you'll offer him a good home, by all means adopt him but the mere excuse of "the dog is infertile so the owner gave him up and we've made it cheaper because of that" is a little petty. Also make sure it's not agressive.
Good Luck, i hope it works out, it sounds like you're prepared to give him a nice home and a loving family.
2007-10-31 01:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mike S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure dogs can be infertile--same as people.
Will the humane society really let you adopt an intact dog? Even if the previous owner said he was infertile?
If you adopt him, my advice is to never trust that he is "infertile." If you want to be a responsible owner, keep him away from breedable b!tches or neuter him.
It's totally possible to be a responsible owner with an un-neutered dog. But one mistake and your "infertile" dog might have just contributed to a litter of unwanted puppies.
Good luck!
2007-10-31 01:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Cleoppa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because he's infertile, doesn't mean that THERE COULD BE a VERY VERY small chance! How did they know he was infertile? The HS should have fixed him still! Sounds very odd ..
And male infertile dogs that aren't neutered still have territorial problems! He might do a little sprayin' here and there! Lol.
I suggest still getting him fixed.
2007-10-31 01:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Wendy D.V.M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, have him fixed - the humane society "should" require it before adoption anyway!
How would they know if he's infertile - did they do a sperm count or something? This sounds crazy to me!
2007-10-31 01:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by Animal girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That makes no sense.. Why would the HS offer a deal cause the dog is infertile? They aren't in the business of selling stud dogs.. Are you sure that they don't mean that he has a retained testicle or something?
2007-10-31 02:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He could be, but it is unlikely. Any way, the humane society should fix him before he leaves.
2007-10-31 02:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by SnuggElbear 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unaltered male dogs are at much higher risk of testicular tumors, prostate disease and prostate cancer.
Unaltered female dogs are at a greater risk of mammary tumors (breast cancer) and pyometra (puss-filled uterus).
Please spay/neuter your dogs!
2007-10-31 02:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by CntCrows 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋