Why do people think that its bad when you don't neuter your dog?

Question

I personally think its cruel and unatural to nuetuer and spay dogs/cats if they werent meant to have reproductive organs they wouldnt have them in the first place. Just because humans dont like that on them shouldnt give them the right take off the reproductive organs. plus if everyone removes them than eventually wont dogs cease to exist because people dont like them breeding?

Answer 1

I agree with you. I have 2 unspayed dogs and one is 4 years old ( just had first litter) and one 2 year old. They both have never became pregnant except my big dog because we breed her. But mind you we have spent in excess of $10000 AUD in fencing our acreage property, and where I live dogs don't wander because everyone has spent money on good fencing. So as long as you can keep them contained why should you spay your dog? Be responsible with your unspayed dog though.
*No puppy's unless you have good homes already, enough money to pay for vet bills,enough money to feed, worm, vaccinate the pups, time to look after the pups and Mum.
* Make sure your dog can't get out and no dog can get in (expensive)
*Never ever ever over breed your dog.
* and ther is probably more but I am sure others will tell you hear very soon.

Answer 2

Wow! Do you really think the reason people neuter dogs is because they "don't like that on them"? People neuter and spay their dogs because we have a serious pet overpopulation problem. The only people that should be breeding dogs are those breeding the recognized breeds and that do so occasionaly as good breeders do.

As far as dogs "ceasing to exist" well that's just ridiculous. Here's some facts for you:

- Each year between 6-8 million cats and dogs end up in shelters
- Of that 3-4 million end up euthanized because there's just not enough homes for them
- One female dog and her litter can produce 67,000 dogs in six years

How about instead of spouting nonsense on line you spend your time volunteering at a local shelter? Maybe that would help you wake up to reality and educate yourself.

nekkiddoglady - good advice but your number's WAY off. 50,000 pets? Maybe just in your city. Per the HSUS it's at least 3-4 MILLION.

Answer 3

If you think it's wrong to spay/neuter, check this out:

http://www.brightlion.com/InHope/InHope_en.aspx
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1bpDE6Vx_QU

As you can see, the only breeding that should be done are those who do it for the sake of the breed, not for some cute puppies. Unlike humans, dogs really don't give a crap about their reproductive organs. I am so sick and tired of guys (and there are women like this too) refusing to get their dogs neutered just because they're more attached to their dog's testicles than the dogs are!

It's not the vets who work for animal control who are killing all these animals; its the irresponsible owners who aren't spaying/neutering their non breeding quality purebreds (the only breeding that is acceptable is by SERIOUS and well researched breeders who are breeding for the sake of a breed) and mixed breeds. The thing that is cruel and unnatural is that this killing is going on, and wouldn't need to if people would stop turning a blind eye and start facing the reality. Your kids don't need to see Fluffy give birth in order to see the "miracle of birth.". Fifi doesn't need to have that one litter, contrary to old wives tales.

Answer 4

It is better for an animal's health to be altered. They will live longer and fewer health issues. They won't be breeding indiscriminately and unfortunately that is the biggest problem. Unresponsible owners.
Being altered makes them more laid back, less prone to mood swings and running away.
Come on, they were meant to have the organs but we have overbred and inbred and massively bred them so much we have abused nature's plan for them.
There are plenty of responsible BREEDERS, not backyard breeders, that are out there that will continue the breeding process for both cats and dogs. that is the way it should be, planned. Not all these poor strays in shelters because Joe Smith has an unaltered animal and lets it roam the streets.

Answer 5

I agree with you and I think dogs are great. But, sadly, too many people let their dogs run free and then there is an over population of stray dogs. Until people get educated about how to better care for their dogs then neutering at least cuts down on the population that suffers. It's better than having the shelters kill them the way they seem so ready to do. I had to have my dog neutered as part of the contract when I adopted him and I really struggled with having to keep that promise. I really love my dog. I still wonder if he has ever forgiven me. It's been 11 years since he was neutered and I still feel guilty about it; he will be 12 years old this December and has never known what it feels like to be a dog the way God intended.

Answer 6

It's a typical "Male" thing to think that neutering is a big 'owie'.
But consider all the life-long pain and suffering of lots of unwanted litters of pups or kitties that are produced (WITHOUT their choice) into a world that's still cruel and unkindly towards critters.
Once the novelty wears off from a pet or it's grown, soon added to an overcrowded shelter with litter chances of a good perm. loving home,... destined to feel unwanted, be unwanted and possibly euthanized in a short life.

I could go on,... but the responsible thing is NOT to personalize neutering and consider what is best for animal(s).
A dog fixed would be less restless and more mellow too.

Answer 7

Do you own any dogs? This is a very niave question. The pet overpopulation in this country is drowning us as we speak. If you want every dog to remain intact, soon dogs would be overrunning the entire world and starving to death right in front of us. Many owners are not equipped or responsible enough to keep their intact dogs from mating. People constantly dump moms with puppies in garbage cans and in the street to die. Shelters are overcrowded with intact male dogs who mark and pee everywhere because of territorial issues. Thousands of helpless dogs are put to death every day in this country right now because of irresponsible breeding. What a horrible way to treat animals. Why do YOU think the alternative is so cruel?

Answer 8

It is not cruel to do this but cruel to let them keep breeding and be homeless. There are so many dogs in shelters now and so many are put to sleep everyday because of overcrowding why ad to the death toll. It is also healthier for the dogs and in some cases can help prevent cancer. I don't think we will ever have to worry about them ceasing to exist. There are some responsible breeders.

Answer 9

Think about this, why the shelters are overpopulated? The main reason is people breed irresponsibly. The purpose of spay/neuter is to control the overpopulation issue. How many times have you seen posts about breeding and these bybs wannabe have no clue how to breed? Males go breed any females regardless of relationship (mother, sister), breed or size. Do you think that these "designer dogs" are good in the market? I personally think those who are reputable breeders and/or those who participate in conformations and serious to improve the breed should breed. Why will dogs extinct when we have reputable breeders to produce good quality and healthy puppies?

Answer 10

In this country alone, we euthanize at least 50,000- 60,000 pets a year because of lack of homes. There will not be a shortage.

Im tired of hearing the "dogs wont exist" excuse.

If only reputable breeders who show or work and test their dogs bred, then we would have "just enough".. we would only need shelters for lost and found dogs. Rescues would only be in places for people who can no longer care for their pets due to age or illness.

Spaying and neutering also prevents certain types of cancers. It curbs behavioral issues like wandering, humping, marking, and aggression. Intact females can get a serious utering infection, which is DEADLY if untreated.. only treatment is to spay and remove the infected uterus and put her on a course of antibiotics.

Answer 11

It's not so much that people don't like them breeding, it's that the dog and cat population can get overcrowded, particularly in cities. Animal shelters can only hold so many. What's less humane: neutering a dog, or putting a bunch of puppies to sleep because nobody wants them?