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Originally Posted by StewiesMom There are so many loose ends that would need to be tied before I could give my opinion.
1. I'm pretty sure that spay/neuter surgery can happen on a pup of any age/size safely. Don't vets wait til 6 mos because they are waiting to make sure the testicles drop? (and whatever happens w/ females)?
2. I think that pretty much every dog in the entire universe should be altered to stop the epidemic of homeless animals. It's saddening and people keep breeding and breeding.
3. Why does the AKC require that competing show dogs be unaltered? Does it really matter if they have their balls? I don't understand it at all - and it's really weird when the judges grab them.
4. I am totally against monopolies, so I think in the end, I wouldn't want to give show breeders ultimate power to decide who gets dogs and who doesn't. Frankly, lots of them scare me and I don't think they should have the final say.
So I guess I'm conflicted  |
my opinion.
1) Some puppies are barely 2lbs. at 12 weeks. It is safer to wait until they are older and larger plus you can have extra teeth removed at the same time and eliminate a second surgery.
2)every dog? no more Yorkies?
just mixed breed accidents as our pet choice?
3)Dogs cannot be altered b/c the reason for the shows is to continue the high quality standards of the breed. it isn't just a beauty contest. these dogs and especially the champions go on to sire future top quality examples of the breed.
4) I see what you are saying but I don't think "show breeders" have the final say. I think responsible breeders do. A small breeder or a Fancier who isn't even involved in showing can breed some nice standard pups. This should be the goal.