Neuter or not to neuter. Advice??

• 07-23-2006 2:33 PM

  Lynz Joined on 07-21-2006 Aberdeen, Scotland Posts 16 Points 0	Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact I am debating whether or not to have my cocker spaniel pup neutered.  The vet has recommended it but the breeder who i got Theo from says that she wouldnt dream of it. Does anyone have any advice on the subject. Im a 'virgin' to this puppy owning business, so any advice gratefully received!!! [:-]
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• 07-23-2006 2:39 PM

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  sooner Joined on 09-10-2007 Oklahoma City Posts 3,781 Points 230

  RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Absolutely neuter!! I can't believe your breeder doesn't. There are so many reasons, but this is one of the most important ones... "In fact neutered pets have twice the average life expectancy of unneutered pets, partly due to a much lower chance of suffering from breast, uterine, prostate, and testicular cancers." Read here:http://www.adoptapet.com/benefits.html

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• 07-23-2006 2:40 PM

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  LizzieCollie Joined on 05-31-2006 Puerto Rico Posts 1,382 Points 0

  RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Welcome to the forums!   If your dog is going to be a pet, you need to neuter him. Its not good to keep and unaltered male, and risk possible pregnancies, thus contributing to the overpopulation of pets.   Now is your pup show quality? If he is and you are planning and showing you cant neuter him because he will be disqualified. If he is possibly show quality then keep him unaltered and see if he can prove himself in the show ring. If he cant, then neuter him.   Again, if he is just going to be a companion you should neuter him. Why does the breeder not want him neutered? Good luck with your puppy and please post pictures! Julitza

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• 07-23-2006 2:41 PM

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  Xebby Joined on 06-02-2006 New Mexico Posts 3,852 Points 55

  RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Do you plan on showing your dog? Do you plan on breeding and if you do will you be willing to get health test done first and certifie them with the OFA? If not I highly recomend getting your dog neutered. Several reasons, one is dogs who are not neutered are very prone to prostate cancer. Dogs behavore is slightly clamed when neutered and they are less likely to roam to look for a mate. Once the testostorn is stoped they do not have that urge to chase after female dogs in heat. The one above all reasions is to stop the overpopulation of dogs. Even if you don't see the outcome of your dogs pups it still is possible for your dog to father unwanted pups who will end up in the shelter and more than likely have to be euthanised. Overall it's just better for your dogs health. Neutered dogs tend to live longer.

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• 07-23-2006 2:54 PM

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  jjsmom06 Joined on 07-20-2006 Posts 5,129 Points 125	RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Absolutely neuter unless you plan to breed or show the dog. This will also help with the boys "one track mind" should a female in heat be anywhere in the vacinity!   The Ayn Rand Frequently Revolving Quote: "I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. "
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• 07-23-2006 4:25 PM

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  glenmar Joined on 09-10-2007 Northwestern Michigan Posts 11,702 Points 405	RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Well, heres my two cents....NUETER!!  Absolutely.  No reason not to.  And, a side benefit is that without the equipment he'll likely NEVER start marking....plus all the health benefits. A house without fur is not a home. Glenda
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• 07-23-2006 5:35 PM

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  fuzzy_dogs_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Davis, CA Posts 6,973 Points 200	RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact I have to agree with everyone else here.  Unless you're planning on breeding and/or showing, there's no reason at all why you shouldn't neuter. It is very much to your dog's advantage. Joyce
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• 07-23-2006 6:16 PM

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  marlania Joined on 09-10-2007 South Louisiana Posts 2,118 Points 85

  RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact I agree...neuter. Neutering is probably one of the least expensive things your dog will need in his lifetime. In addition to the decreased risk of marking and not contributing to unwanted pregnancies, neutering also reduces the risk of life-threatening diseases like cancer. It's hard to get testicular cancer if you don't have testicles.[] Can I have my 4000-something posts back? Pretty please?

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• 07-24-2006 10:14 AM

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  beth82 Joined on 09-10-2007 Dallas, TX Posts 271 Points 0	RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact I agree with everyone else here, neutering is best if your pup is not going to be shown.  But you haven't told us why the breeder is against it. Is she hoping you will show and/or breed him? And, how old is he? I know some breeders are against early neutering, for health reasons.
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• 07-24-2006 3:17 PM

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  Lynz Joined on 07-21-2006 Aberdeen, Scotland Posts 16 Points 0	RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Hes 14 weeks old now, and a little terror!!! Breeder didnt say why not, think she was hoping id breed from him, but i dont think i will.  Theres too many unwanted dogs already out there!! Thanks for advice, will definately neuter now after hearing everyones advice. Vet says not until 6months old, is this right??
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• 07-24-2006 3:48 PM

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  jones Joined on 09-10-2007 Omaha, NE Posts 2,070 Points 0

  RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact Like so many other aspects of dog health care, there is a lot of conflicting information out there on how early a dog can be spayed or neutered. A lot of shelter pups are fixed very early. We have a member - dvet - who's a vetrinarian and has recently posted that any dog can be neutered as soon as the testicles have dropped. I don't think there's any harm in waiting until he's 6 months old as your vet has suggested - that should work out just fine.   Now... you must post pics of your little one! I love love love cocker spaniel puppies! []

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• 07-25-2006 7:20 AM

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  jaye Joined on 03-20-2006 puget sound, WA Posts 673 Points 0	RE: Neuter or not to neuter. Advice?? Reply Contact so glad you decided to neuter   aside from all the reasons already mentioned, your little boy will not have all the stress that unnuetered males experience when they are intact yet cant mate.  he is going to be much happier
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