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Originally Posted by shell820810  Because Millie died from her spay, I will be doing a lot of research before I go down this road again.
I will not be doing it for the convenience of not marking or humping. I will not do it to avoid unwanted puppies - I will just be very vigilant. Millie was never out of our sight so, this was never a risk.
I will only get another pet spayed if I can be convinced it will have notable health benefits, and even at that, they may enjoy a long and healthly life without ever been spayed/neutered.
I think a lot of the spay/neuter campaigns are to prevent unwanted puppies, and I dont think this is a good enough reason to take that risk. |
If you plan on not spaying or neutering, I would suggest getting a girl. My Couver has a few annoying habits that I could not handle much longer (he is getting neutered next week). I take him to play dates, and all he wants to do is hump. Whenever we go over to to other peoples' houses who have babies who are not spayed; he marks. I would think that a girl would be easier if you are planning on not spaying her.
BUT if you do plan on fixing them, I believe both are equally amazing pets.