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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr You could argue that the dog gets anesthesua for the neuter...
But I actually am one who believes, as does my vet, that routine neutering is unnecessary, risky and unjust. There is a lot of controversy about how neutering changes a dog and many believe that a dog should keep all of it's parts unless there is a good reason that is not just human convenience (marking, irresponsible supervision leading to unwanted pregnancy, humping, etc)for the dog to be neutered like it is a health issue or something. There are other threads on here and articles on the internet on this subject as well so I won't go into detail but the myth that a dog who is neutered will live a healthier life is just that, a myth. Go to www.neutering.org if you want to learn more. |
The main reason I had my Harley fixed had nothing to do with his behavior such as marking,humping etc (THAT I can deal with!
.. Belly bands baby! ) lol I did it bc testicular cancer kills sooo many dogs that having him fixed appealed to me in his benefit. As far as it changing dogs behavior/personality etc Harley didn't have any real changes after being fixed. He's still the same ole' furball of energy, love and excitement that he has been since the day I picked him out at his breeders. The neutering/spaying of course is set to occur at a particular time period where the chances of personality changes are at a minium. But we have had all 5 of our dogs fixed (2females & 3males) with absolutely zero change in personality.
TA was almost 2 when she was fixed, Lady around 4 or 5 (we're not too sure of her age), Clovis around 6-9 months (same with this furball..
), Zeus at 6-7months and Harley at 6months. All of them were fixed not out of guilt or pressure from media or from vets but out of the care and concern we have for all our babies. Now, as far as stating that it is our responsibility as their owners to insure that they don't breed with one another or with others dogs.. that's a little tough when you have 3 males and 2 females running around! (and I'm not talking wee-bittie yorkies here..lol.. I'm talking 55lbs+ of boisterous doggie ramming through the worlds biggest and toughest baby gate seperators lol) I don't care how careful you are when a female is in heat and there's a horny little bugger living in the same house, BOY are you in for run for your money! Literally..
In fact IMO sometimes leaving your dogs 'all natural" wink wink
causes TERRIBLE behavior issues! My bf's english bulldog Lulu is not fixed and man is she a terror! She was never like this until she went into her first heat and from there on out she has been a super b*tch and fights with any and all the dogs just to do it. Everyone of course has the right to their own opinions and that's why I enjoy YT so much bc it's a safe haven for anyone and everyone to state their opinions and learn. I appriciate the link you posted and will read it throughly tomorrow.. When I'm awake! I have more to post but my brain isn't functioning very well right now lol Night!
I appologize for getting off topic.. well sorta off topic..