Neuter my pittbull?

Question

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the site and THANK YOU for having this. I own a Pitt Bull whom I've had since he was 6 weeks now he's a little over 1 1/2 years. I'm uncertain if I shall get him neutered. Can anyone share their experience and give me their pro/cons of nuetering? My dog is Pure Breed and I've also thought about mating him. I love my dog, i just want to do what's best for him. Please share some advice?

Answer 1

Getting your dog fixed is the way to go!

It will extend his life span.
Can't get cancer down there.
Won't have the urge to pee on everything he sees.
If he humps your leg, or stuffed toy, he should stop doing that.

Its best to not get him to mate because there is way over an over population in the shelters from unwanted pets. Please get him fixed.

Its the right thing to do
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Good luck

Answer 2

Please neuter the dog.

Breeding is generally a bad idea unless you're going to do the thing properly. As the owner of a male dog, people will only be interested in using your dog as a stud if he's got all his papers showing his lineage, and if he's had the proper medical tests showing the suitability to continue his line. If owners or a ***** aren't interested in this then they aren't proper breeders and shouldn't be doing it! Proper breeders will also usually want a dog who's won a few shows, or at least got a champion stud in his line.

Breeding is serious business, unfortunately it's not just a matter of letting two dogs get it on! There are so many unwanted dogs dying in shelters, it's hard to justify suitability to bring more dogs in to the world.

If you're not using your dog for breeding, then there is no reason not to neuter. At his age, it's unlikely to have much of an affect on his behaviour - but it will be saving him from testicular and prostate cancer. Believe me you do not want to run the risk of any kind of prostate problems when he's older, because they're hideous!

Always neuter. I would say there's no question that it's the best thing for any dog or cat, male or female.

Chalice

Answer 3

I have female Shiba Inu (pure as well). She is just under a year and a half. I had her spayed right at 6 months of age. I made this decision based on the things I read and researched. For one, in female dogs it decreases the risk of uterine cancer. In male dogs, takes the risk of testicular cancer down dramatically. It also, in my opinion keeps dogs whether they be male or female more behaved and less aggressive. (Especially when they want to mate). Every year so many male dogs get hit by cars, strayed, or lost because they want to mate. Once an male dog who isn't fixed gets the scent of a female, he will stop at nothing to impregnate her... Boys have been known to travel miles to do this.

One warning and the ONLY bad thing I have found about fixing dogs... You risk having to house break them all over again. I don't know why this is, but they lose control for a bit.

So, that said, it's better for the dogs health in the long run. Breeding really has no money coming out of it after you take care of food, shots and miscellaneous expenses.

Hope your decision is a bit easier now and good luck!

Answer 4

I work with a humane society and recommend that you neuter him. There is a huge overpopulation of pit bulls, both purebred and mixed and our local county shelter is euthanizing them every day. Breeding should be left to people with exceptional dogs (and purebred is not enough) who have a lot of experience or someone very experienced in breeding to mentor them. Dogs used in breeding should be fully screened for genetic diseases to ensure that they are not passed onto their young. And then there is the responsibility of finding good responsible homes for pit bull puppies - not always easy with a breed that has been misused by people - you have to screen carefully and be picky. But there are so many out there being put to death that I beg anyone not to breed their pit unless the dog is an exceptional example and you are working in an experienced in environment. The responsibility is huge.

As for neutering, it is simple and a 15 minute procedure.
they are home the next day. They fully recover in 10-14 days but are pretty much back to themselves in 2-3. He will be less likely to wander off to find mates and less likely to become dog aggressive. It's really the best thing you can do for him and for the breed.

Answer 5

Unless you really have an outstanding example of the breed, there's not a whole lot of justification for breeding. Dog breeding, done right, is not a casual thing, as you need to learn about all the factors that go into it - health and genetic issues, breeding for good temperaments, etc., et.c.

You can have a dog neutered at any age, and there are some advantages to doing so, largely in the area of reduced chances of testicular cancer, reduced dog-agression, and others.

If you're seriously interested in breeding, learn as much as you can about what's involved. Try to find a top quality breeder of any breed, and talk to them about what's required to be a good breeder.

Answer 6

YES definitely get your dog neutered. There are many benefits to getting a dog neutered (or spayed in the case of a female) besides the fact that he can't sneak out and get another dog pregnant (there are enough unwanted puppies in the world sadly) but it reduces the risk of certain cancers in dogs and it will also reduce the chance for aggressive behavior and hyperness. Research has also shown that dogs that are fixed are easier to train as well.

Answer 7

Neuter him. It will make less aggressive around other dogs particularly if there is a female in heat in the neighborhood. He also won't have all of the hormones raging through his body, and anyone who has been a teenager knows what that's like. He's probably already marking and will probably continue after being neutered, but it won't smell as bad.

Hate to say this, but there is nothing worse than an unneutered male pit bull. It's like leaving a loaded gun laying around.

Answer 8

Why is it you're wanting to mate him? If it is for profit only, yes neuter him bc it is very hard to make money from breeding if you are doing it responsibly.

If you are wnating to breed him bc he is an exceptional example of what the breed should be, then I completely agree with it. Now, how are you going to prove that he is so? You would have to show him and win, a great deal of time and energy (not to mention money) goes into this practice. If you're up to it, more power to you! But I will say this is one of the main reasons that I myself do not breed.

I think what is best for him will depend on the time, effort, and level of education you are willing to provide yourself on his behalf.

Answer 9

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf

There is a list of the pro and cons to your question. One pro that it does not mention is the fact that there are too many dogs in the shelters which is something very important to consider. If you decide to keep your dog in the natural state be aware of the responsibility.

Answer 10

The best thing to do would be to neuter him. If you don't show your dog, and he doesn't meet the breed standards, he shouldn't be bred. Neutering gets rid of the chance of your dog getting another dog prego. It also gets rid of the chance of him getting cancer.