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by Jenni78 on 20 October 2011 - 19:10
No, it's pushed really hard here too, Vixen. It's just that on the boards, you will see more educated owners who refuse it. Females have more health considerations to think about as far as spaying (I still don't do it routinely) but I see no real reason to neuter a male....and vets hate me. LOL
by GSDguy08 on 20 October 2011 - 19:10
I have three male Huskies, two are mature adults.......Not one of the males are neutered and I don't plan on neutering them.
by Vixen on 20 October 2011 - 20:10
Jenni78, (Never met a poor Vet)!!! LOL
Mollyandjack, Quite disgraceful of that Vet to assume/presume in order to operate and neuter!
Sunsilver, You had reason to neuter your boy, and that is quite different. Regarding the Dog Parks (never heard of that rule, but we do not have Dog Parks ...... yet)!!! But what if an Owner suggested that a male was chemically neutered - if the Park objects, the Owner should remind them that they cannot be certain regarding the females either! So why the discrimination?
Regards,
Vixen
Mollyandjack, Quite disgraceful of that Vet to assume/presume in order to operate and neuter!
Sunsilver, You had reason to neuter your boy, and that is quite different. Regarding the Dog Parks (never heard of that rule, but we do not have Dog Parks ...... yet)!!! But what if an Owner suggested that a male was chemically neutered - if the Park objects, the Owner should remind them that they cannot be certain regarding the females either! So why the discrimination?
Regards,
Vixen
by charity on 20 October 2011 - 21:10
I read an article a few years back that stated the sex hormones are necessary for development in young dogs, particularly bone development.
spaying/neutering should not even be considered before 1 year, preferably 2.
spaying/neutering should not even be considered before 1 year, preferably 2.
by HighDesertGSD on 20 October 2011 - 22:10
Do intact males tend to wander around to search for females so could get run over by a car?
by ggturner on 20 October 2011 - 23:10
My 2 1/2 yr old male, Jack, is intact and we have no plans to neuter him. Jack does not try to escape from our fenced in yard. My vet has not even asked us about neutering Jack. My female gsds are spayed though.
by Mindhunt on 20 October 2011 - 23:10
I would not neuter or spay if I didn't have unless it was for health reasons as was the case with my female and later my male.
Do I believe that pet owners that are not showing, trialing, working, etc their dogs (as in they are just family pets)? HELL YES, I have seen too many ads for mixed breeds that are being passed off as designer dogs along with those people who want to have their kids "experience the joys of nature" or "my dog is so beautiful/awesome/wonderful/etc that I wanted to share with the rest of the world.
Sorry, just had a goof ball and his girlfriend from down the street ask me if I wanted one of their new "pitbull/lab" mix puppies (there are 13). His girlfriend's lab was in heat and they didn't think his intact male would get her through her wire crate (DUH ????)
Do I believe that pet owners that are not showing, trialing, working, etc their dogs (as in they are just family pets)? HELL YES, I have seen too many ads for mixed breeds that are being passed off as designer dogs along with those people who want to have their kids "experience the joys of nature" or "my dog is so beautiful/awesome/wonderful/etc that I wanted to share with the rest of the world.
Sorry, just had a goof ball and his girlfriend from down the street ask me if I wanted one of their new "pitbull/lab" mix puppies (there are 13). His girlfriend's lab was in heat and they didn't think his intact male would get her through her wire crate (DUH ????)
by Eira on 21 October 2011 - 00:10
Personally, I would not neuter my dog for no reason. He's not given free rein of the neighborhood, nor is left out outside for him to get loose somehow. I find no beneficial reason to get him fixed at this time. Now, if medically needed then I would of course go for it.
I find that the vets here push it hard. Every one that I have ever been to looks down on me for not getting him fixed, its quite annoying. I'm very aware of the decisions I make for my dog, and the reasons behind them. I have the same problem with them in regards to feeding. I recieve complements on how healthy my dog is UNTIL they find out that he's on a raw diet.. Then I get the cold shoulder. Maybe my being only 16 has to do with it, or they really just feel like i'm being that irresponsible.. Meh
by Sunsilver on 21 October 2011 - 01:10
Do intact males tend to wander around to search for females so could get run over by a car
YES, they do.
Do responsible owners LET their dogs wander in search of females?
NO, they DON'T!
However, many, many owners are totally irresponsible, and that's the main reason vets and many other animal welfare organizations push, push, push for spaying and neutering.
It was kind of funny when I took my pedigree female pup to the vet for her first exam. I'd just paid $1,250 U.S. for this breed quality dog. What does the vet do?
Without even asking, he has his receptionist print up a quote on the cost of having her spayed!
Even on my second vist, he asked "When are you going to have her spayed?"
YES, they do.
Do responsible owners LET their dogs wander in search of females?
NO, they DON'T!
However, many, many owners are totally irresponsible, and that's the main reason vets and many other animal welfare organizations push, push, push for spaying and neutering.
It was kind of funny when I took my pedigree female pup to the vet for her first exam. I'd just paid $1,250 U.S. for this breed quality dog. What does the vet do?
Without even asking, he has his receptionist print up a quote on the cost of having her spayed!
Even on my second vist, he asked "When are you going to have her spayed?"
by VKGSDs on 21 October 2011 - 01:10
My intact males have gotten out before. I have an older neutered mutt that's an escape artist and broke through part of the fence twice before I patched it up good. Both times my neutered mutt wandered the neighborhood and my intact male GSDs just came around to the front door and whined for me to come out, lol. I've had people e-mail me out of the blue because they must see some post like this and they want to know how I can live with multiple intact males....can't say I really do anything different. All my dogs live the same way, intact, spayed, neutered....hasn't really been an issue for me I guess.
My vets also ask constantly when I want to schedule the neuter. It doesn't really bother me because they don't push it when I say no. I do get asked a lot because for routine exams I don't always request the exact same vet and if I get a new one they always ask me.
My vets also ask constantly when I want to schedule the neuter. It doesn't really bother me because they don't push it when I say no. I do get asked a lot because for routine exams I don't always request the exact same vet and if I get a new one they always ask me.
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