[Bai&Rosco'sMom]

Originally Posted by Harbinger

Unless you are showing or planning to breed all dogs should be fixed. One it's healthier for the dog, and two it makes issues like this, a non issue.

Regardless of whether there are unfixed males at the park I wouldn't bring a female that is in heat there. I grew up dealing with show dogs and females that were in heat were always separated from the males not only to avoid unintentional breeding but to cull the violent behavior that males can exhibit when a bitch is in heat. The sweetest male can become a very different creature when exposed to a female in heat, it's instinctual. Domesticated dogs (and cats for that matter) are only so far removed from there wild ancestry.

Yes, the owners of unspayed males ARE responsible for there dogs behaviour. However exposing them to a bitch in heat is not a wise decision. It's unfair to the males, causing them stress and very risky to have your little yorkie exposed to situation that may become aggressive.

Like I said all dogs should be fixed. However if someone has a male that is showing or acting as stud (retired from the ring) they have every right to be at the park. We loved our females (I always have a female, to this day) but they were ALWAYS separated during heat. When your little baby comes out of heat then bring her back to the park.

Measured with the same ruler? Sure in theory, however male and female dogs do not share the same ruler.

exactly.