does it make a difference

[jf1970 328]

was just wondering if it made any difference to a dogs workability if he/she is neutered,i was asked the question recently and i couldn't answer as i have never had a dog that had been,cheers...john

[Mickey Finn 3,087]

I've never had a neutered male either. But I've seen some really screwed up looking males that were neutered too early.

 

Here's something to look at. The vet who wrote this goes against the popular neuter all male phenomenum we see over here. But what she says makes alot more sense then what the neuter nazi's say.

http://www.showdogsu...tionindogs.html

 

ISSUES REGARDING CASTRATION IN DOGS

Politically correct conventional wisdom is not necessarily biologically correct. Also, old wives tales regarding testicles and behavioral matters are often just that.

 

The only true justifications for castrating dogs are 1) aggressive behavior toward other dogs in the same household, and 2) perianal adenoma in old dogs.

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

i thought it just made ya dog over waight

[doris 6]

I've never had a neutered male either. But I've seen some really screwed up looking males that were neutered too early.

 

Here's something to look at. The vet who wrote this goes against the popular neuter all male phenomenum we see over here. But what she says makes alot more sense then what the neuter nazi's say.

http://www.showdogsu...tionindogs.html

 

ISSUES REGARDING CASTRATION IN DOGS

Politically correct conventional wisdom is not necessarily biologically correct. Also, old wives tales regarding testicles and behavioral matters are often just that.

 

The only true justifications for castrating dogs are 1) aggressive behavior toward other dogs in the same household, and 2) perianal adenoma in old dogs.

pretty much what I previously undertsood. good article well put. thanks for putting up.

[anagallis_arvensis 2]

f you fault your dog for aggression in a 'dog park' where he is running free, or on the beach, or in the woods, well shame on you; you're the one at fault for risking his life in such an uncontrolled situation.

 

makes me think the article is written by an idiot

[collie/grey 238]

As long as a dog isn't neutured before it is mature i.e usually around the 18 month old mark then it will have no effect whatsoever. I had my eldest bitch spayed at 4 years old and it hasn't changed her much at all. She isn't overweight, pretty fit actually, just watch what you feed and regular exersize, she is 8 1/2 years old now.

[salclalin 240]

I Bred a Litter 6yrs ago,one Pup went to a Pet Home over in Gloucestershire.He took a Roe Single Handed at 11 months Old and Numerous Foxes.The Owners Decided to Have Him Neutered.It Didn't Stop His Prey Drive at All.I was Offered him Back but Couldn't take him on Due to Lack of Space.

[Guest stewie]

As long as a dog isn't neutured before it is mature i.e usually around the 18 month old mark then it will have no effect whatsoever. I had my eldest bitch spayed at 4 years old and it hasn't changed her much at all. She isn't overweight, pretty fit actually, just watch what you feed and regular exersize, she is 8 1/2 years old now.

and she is the only dog to catch anything on our 5 walk outs with younger, entire dogs lol!!!!

[collie/grey 238]

As long as a dog isn't neutured before it is mature i.e usually around the 18 month old mark then it will have no effect whatsoever. I had my eldest bitch spayed at 4 years old and it hasn't changed her much at all. She isn't overweight, pretty fit actually, just watch what you feed and regular exersize, she is 8 1/2 years old now.

and she is the only dog to catch anything on our 5 walk outs with younger, entire dogs lol!!!!

 

 

lol stewie don't tell her that when you see her next she will get to big headed!! Didn't realise we had been out that many times haha!

[Fabapocalypse 35]

"Aggression to other dogs in situations outside the house is pretty normal dog behavior. Appropriate behavior. Since your dog will be on lead or inside a secure fence at all times, there should be no problem with dogs outside your household. "

 

That's just one of a good few points in the article open to question.

 

If you click on the link to the author's name, she's the director of a canine fertility centre. So she needs all the testicles she can get.

 

Pinch of salt time, I think.

 

Neutering shouldn't affect a dog's working ability provided it's not done too young and they're kept fit afterwards.