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02-16-2012, 01:50 PM | #1 |
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| Neutering and Personality??? I am going to call and make Link and appointment to get neutered...I have been thinking about it and was just wondering if his little personality will change when i get him fixed. I had 2 of my big dogs spay and neutered last year and they seem like different dogs now..there personality changed a lot. My pit just looks depressed all the time and my lab isn't as active as she was, she could play fetch forever, now she wont even go after the ball. They are older dogs, 5 and 6 so not sure if that might play a part in it. Could anyone help me out and tell me if there yorkies personality changed after they were neutered.
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02-16-2012, 02:05 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | You won't see much change if you neuter them when they are young, they actually will stay more puppy like, rather than have the qualities of an adult dog. Dogs 5 and 6 year old do need more stimulation to play then when they are younger, but I think it's unusual for them to be depressed. Maybe there's something else going on?
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02-16-2012, 09:16 PM | #3 |
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| I had Chewie neutered when he was about 6 months, and didn't notice any personality changes at all. He is quite a bit less rambunctious now, but I chalk that up to the fact that he's not a puppy anymore (almost 2 yrs. old). His personality hasn't changed, he's just toned down on the tearing around ALL THE TIME.
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02-16-2012, 09:26 PM | #4 |
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| Beemer was neutered when he turned two. My vet told me that I wouldn't see any change in his personality and I haven't. He does mark less but there's no guarantee on that. The vet did say that he might have more of a tendency to gain weight but so far he hasn't. He's really just my same little Beemer!
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02-16-2012, 09:37 PM | #5 |
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| Neutering didn't have any impact on my boys' personalities. They are just as energetic and feisty as ever. There are rare instances in which neutering can cause negative changes. A member here had a bad experience and regretted neutering her dog.
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02-16-2012, 10:05 PM | #6 |
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| Our Dex is 7/12 months and was Neutered a few weeks ago. No change, still tries hump the females in our house. |
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02-17-2012, 07:15 AM | #8 |
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| Neither one of mine showed changes in their personalities.... Bevo gained almost 2 pounds though!!! lol
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02-17-2012, 07:22 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I just had my stud neutered at age 8, I been breeding for a while now and never experience any personality change on my dogs or my placed puppies, that parents are concerned about, i do keep in touch at least once a year with my puppy parents. I had my Prada spayed at 6 months of age due to her having congenital problems, and she gain weight but is under control now and she is a healthy somewhat active 4 year old,our mixed breed Relay is also neutered, and he is still a pest..LOL in a good sense, playful, loves to chase the girls in the yard and loves to bite my son's Niko's tail, and super loving puppy. now with Harrison I have not seen any change, he still the carry me, carry me please dog I always had, so far.. hugs, |
02-17-2012, 07:27 AM | #10 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I am with others here; in the fact that if there was a quick change from active, energetic, play, exercise needing and enjoying dogs, to quiet, no interest in walks, toys, or games you played before the neutering; then I think more investigation is needed. There might be some other health issue going on, your vet is the best one to speak to about this. While at present none of my dogs are neutered, as they have "aged" , they have matured in their head, but are still very interested in life. In our walks, in our swims, in playing games, etc. In the past, our neutered animals did not display indifference to their usual "prespay" activities. But yes there was a tendency to gain weight. Amount of food versus exercise, needs to be considered, and adjusted accordingly, to acheive optimal weight and health. Also this might be the time to sit down and evaluate your interactions with the two older dogs. I'm not too sure, but it seems like you recently got another dog/puppy into the house, ie your Yorkie. Are you spending less time with your older two? Doing things differently; like have the sleeping arrangements changed? Working more/less? Different house? Do you make the time to have one on one time with your older two? Has their food changed? Just sit and think about things as objectively as you can. In terms of neutering your Yorkie, try to have an honest discussion with your vet about the pros and cons.
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02-17-2012, 07:31 AM | #11 |
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| Thank you all for the responses...The 5 and 6 year old are pretty active they just seem different to me. I go out and play with them everyday..we also have a 1 year old german shepherd in the fence with them. When i play fetch with them my lab which is the 6 year old just stands at my side or she will run just a little then turn around and come back...my german shepherd is an extremely fast runner and im thinking that she knows shes not going to get the toy so why even try. Im gonna get them some more toys to play fetch with and have 2 at a time to throw to see if that will help. My hubby says the 5 year old is depressed because i took his manhood away and then we got a male german shepherd that still has his..lol..the vet said they are both very healthy.
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02-17-2012, 07:40 AM | #13 |
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| The 5 year old is a pit and has never been one for fetch. He likes tug of war which he always wins...lol. If i actually sit and think about it he has always been more laid back than the others.
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