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GuinnessStout · 05-09-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentleysmommie

A helpful reply would be explaining the risk of testicular cancer. That would be your opinion. You were a bit rude

There was nothing rude about her reply and it is not an opinion.
Why Neuter Your Dog? - Petfinder

Hrossen11 · 05-09-2013, 05:06 AM

All my boys are neutered. I worry about their health, marking, and trying to find females. I would wait until he is closer to one to do it. At least until majority of his puppy teeth have fallen out in case you need to get them pulled.

Lil Sis · 05-09-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentleysmommie

A helpful reply would be explaining the risk of testicular cancer. That would be your opinion. You were a bit rude

no sorry.... you are rude..... and on many threads. Please understand many of us are friends and we just don't like it when one of our friends is addressed in the manner you have addressed many of us.

Please don't bother jumping on me...because I really don't care

Princes mom · 05-09-2013, 05:38 AM

Why is this interesting topic going down hill?

pstinard · 05-09-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

There was nothing rude about her reply and it is not an opinion.
Why Neuter Your Dog? - Petfinder

Good link!

pstinard · 05-09-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

Why is this interesting topic going down hill?

I think that some of us need to be neutered, LOL!

Anny Mendoza · 05-09-2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by boomerstv

I vote for neutering. The dog is living a life of frustration but doesn't know it. Neutering him will make his life much more enjoyable. If he were running free in the wild, it would be a different story. But, he's not.

Must my opinion. Thanks for the post.

I think the same way, and after watching the dog whisperer, he explains how males are 'biologically programmed' to mate at least twice a year and if they don't they get frustrated.

This is way I decided to neuter Rufus. I wanted him o be as happy as possible

He was 1 year old when we got him "fixed"

KimInMD · 05-09-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pstinard

I think that some of us need to be neutered, LOL!

I've been spayed. I'm still not content to stay at home, and I gained weight. I don't scent mark anymore though.

Maximo · 05-09-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KimInMD

I've been spayed. I'm still not content to stay at home, and I gained weight. I don't scent mark anymore though.

Princes mom · 05-09-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pstinard

I think that some of us need to be neutered, LOL!

lol!!!

DBlain · 05-09-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KimInMD

I've been spayed. I'm still not content to stay at home, and I gained weight. I don't scent mark anymore though.

I agree, same thing happened to me

I agree with just about everyone else, neutering is the best option if you are not breeding.

GuinnessStout · 05-09-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KimInMD

I've been spayed. I'm still not content to stay at home, and I gained weight. I don't scent mark anymore though.

Hmm I was thinking about getting spayed buuut not so sure how I feel about the weight gain

lynzy420 · 05-09-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

Hmm I was thinking about getting spayed buuut not so sure how I feel about the weight gain

I was spayed, I gained weight from eating peanutbutter and raspberry jam and fluffernutter sandwiches for 8 weeks, no less than 4x a day. I recently gave them up and am now down to my normal weight; however, I do have to work at keeping it off!! I no longer wander as much but I definitely always leave my mark

chattiesmom · 05-09-2013, 09:27 AM

Neutering is a personal choice - one that a responsible dog owner will take very seriously. It is prudent to discuss the pros and cons of spay/neuter with your dog's health care professional as well as do some research on your own. Unless a dog/bitch is going to be used for breeding purposes, I vote for neuter. And the breeding topic opens a whole new can of worms.

Most men have this thing about "balls" and I don't mean the football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc kind of ball

. Vasectomy on our Irish Setter wasn't a good idea, and personally I wouldn't recommend it. Too much testosterone in a house can be a headache

. My personal experience with vasectomy from 30 years ago -- I carefully selected a "husband" for my Irish Setter, Mandy and she blessed me with 9 pups. The man who was to become my husband got pick of the litter and of course, being very "manly" he chose the largest pup and named him Joshua. Well Josh stayed with me most of the time and he was very devoted to me. Like his mother, Mandy, Josh was very well trained. Both Mandy and Josh would heal in tandem off leash and never miss a step no matter how hard I tried to fool them. The thing with Josh is that he just kept on growing and topped off at 100 lbs. By this time Mandy had been spayed and we knew that Josh needed to be neutered - BUT Ron had this issue with Josh losing his balls. So off to the vet we went and requested a vasectomy. Thirty years ago, in the small town we live in I'm sure that this was a shocking request. Doc knew me well and complied so Josh came home intact but without "baby juice". As Josh matured he became overly protective and grew aggressive. Although I could still safely walk him off lead under a heal command he would growl at anyone that came near me. People would cross the street when they saw Josh.

I understand the "power rush" of having a huge bully dog walking by your side, but for me it wasn't a good thing.

Sadly, we had to make the decision to place both Josh and Mandy when our first child started walking. Josh was a danger to his safety and I wasn't willing to take a chance on our little one getting hurt. Remember this was 30 years ago BEFORE dog behavioral sciences were practiced. The story had a happy ending as both Josh and Mandy were adopted together and got a wonderful home.

spiritwings1202 · 05-09-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lynzy420

I was spayed, I gained weight from eating peanutbutter and raspberry jam and fluffernutter sandwiches for 8 weeks, no less than 4x a day. I recently gave them up and am now down to my normal weight; however, I do have to work at keeping it off!! I no longer wander as much but I definitely always leave my mark

you made my day with this!!!!

05-09-2013, 05:38 AM	#34
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Why is this interesting topic going down hill? __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

05-09-2013, 09:27 AM	#44
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Neutering is a personal choice - one that a responsible dog owner will take very seriously. It is prudent to discuss the pros and cons of spay/neuter with your dog's health care professional as well as do some research on your own. Unless a dog/bitch is going to be used for breeding purposes, I vote for neuter. And the breeding topic opens a whole new can of worms. Most men have this thing about "balls" and I don't mean the football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc kind of ball . Vasectomy on our Irish Setter wasn't a good idea, and personally I wouldn't recommend it. Too much testosterone in a house can be a headache. My personal experience with vasectomy from 30 years ago -- I carefully selected a "husband" for my Irish Setter, Mandy and she blessed me with 9 pups. The man who was to become my husband got pick of the litter and of course, being very "manly" he chose the largest pup and named him Joshua. Well Josh stayed with me most of the time and he was very devoted to me. Like his mother, Mandy, Josh was very well trained. Both Mandy and Josh would heal in tandem off leash and never miss a step no matter how hard I tried to fool them. The thing with Josh is that he just kept on growing and topped off at 100 lbs. By this time Mandy had been spayed and we knew that Josh needed to be neutered - BUT Ron had this issue with Josh losing his balls. So off to the vet we went and requested a vasectomy. Thirty years ago, in the small town we live in I'm sure that this was a shocking request. Doc knew me well and complied so Josh came home intact but without "baby juice". As Josh matured he became overly protective and grew aggressive. Although I could still safely walk him off lead under a heal command he would growl at anyone that came near me. People would cross the street when they saw Josh. I understand the "power rush" of having a huge bully dog walking by your side, but for me it wasn't a good thing. Sadly, we had to make the decision to place both Josh and Mandy when our first child started walking. Josh was a danger to his safety and I wasn't willing to take a chance on our little one getting hurt. Remember this was 30 years ago BEFORE dog behavioral sciences were practiced. The story had a happy ending as both Josh and Mandy were adopted together and got a wonderful home. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

05-09-2013, 05:06 AM	#32
Hrossen11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california Posts: 799	All my boys are neutered. I worry about their health, marking, and trying to find females. I would wait until he is closer to one to do it. At least until majority of his puppy teeth have fallen out in case you need to get them pulled.