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01-05-2006, 06:19 AM | #1 |
and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado
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| Has anyone heard... Has anyone heard that allowing a dog to have atleast one litter of pups makes them a better dog? Someone told me that their breeder told them to atleast have one litter before spaying the dog. She said that the dog would become a better dog for it. I'm not sure what she meant by better, but I thought that I would ask here. Also, is there any truth in the statement "they get fat after you spay them?" Thanks in advance!! |
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01-05-2006, 06:22 AM | #2 |
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| I'm not sure if letting the dog have one litter makes her a better dog - I've never heard that! But I can tell you from experience that Biddy didn't gain an ounce after being spayed. I have heard that it can happen, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. I didn't have any trouble. Good luck!
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01-05-2006, 06:24 AM | #3 |
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| I have not found that to be true. Most of the Yorkies on this forum are "never bred" pets..they are terrific pets. It is an old wives tale..no valid reason to breed a pet in order to make it a better pet. |
01-05-2006, 06:25 AM | #4 |
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| Yes,I have heard that its good for them to have at least one litter but I have no idea if thats true or not.Also,they dont have to get fat at all after spaying,especially if the ovaries are not removed.Lady had this done,she had her womb removed but still has her ovaries which means no sudden menopause so to speak.This method means that they still have their female hormones so their body doesnt change. All females are spayed this way here because vets here think that removing their ovaries is too much of a shock to their sytem and makes them look fat and old after a couple of years...Again,I dont know if thats 100% true but thats what vets here think. |
01-05-2006, 06:27 AM | #5 |
Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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| Nope. Never heard such a thing. That's a big risk to put a female through. Like Pat said, look at all the females on YT that have not been bred. They are wonderful pets and never whelped pups before! That speaks volumes IMO! |
01-05-2006, 06:34 AM | #6 |
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| This is one of too many false reasons that peoples use for breeding their dogs . As an Animal Rescuer , I heard several ones similar to that one . |
01-05-2006, 06:35 AM | #7 |
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| A co worker of mine has always swore by Letting his females come into heat one time before getting them spayed.. He swears they are better dogs for it, he has had both ways. I personally don't know, but I have heard him say that a million times..
__________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~ |
01-05-2006, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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| I've never heard that a dog should have a litter before being spayed (think of how much MORE full the shelters would be if we did that!!) I have heard that they should go through one heat cycle though... I actually asked my vet about it, and he said though it's a common practice, they recommend having it done earlier. (I guess the risk of developing some kind of cancer is lower if they're spayed prior to their first heat or something like that). I just kind of figure why bother with it if it's not going to hurt to have them fixed earlier? Both my female cats were spayed before they had their first heat and I haven't seen any changes or ill effects because of it. |
01-05-2006, 07:49 AM | #9 |
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| Another myth! I have had the best little doggies in the world and have always had them spayed BEFORE their first heat. It is the owner who determines what kind of doggie they will have, anyway.
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01-05-2006, 07:50 AM | #10 | |
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As for letting a female have one litter...I am sure there are no scientific studies to cite to "prove this" theory but I am sure there are people who have studied animals all of their lives who firmly believe this from their own personal experience. It makes sense, I think most of us become better people after we have children...LOL....right? Well, in most cases...we GROW UP so to speak!! I think it could be a valid idea to put on the pro side of breeding your pet as you are weighing the risks vs the benefits. For me, this belief would not be enough to take the risk with my girl, but there are plenty of breeders who assume this risk every day for other incentives so who am I to judge? | |
01-05-2006, 07:55 AM | #11 | |
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01-05-2006, 08:02 AM | #12 |
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| Daisy's mom, yes it can be dangerous to allow a family female PET have a litter. Inexoerience has killed many a small Yorkie. Please read back over some of the posts here and you will see we are not being mean; just concerned. There is no good reason to take a chance on complications by breeding a female that has had no health testing, is strictly pet quality and is not watched over by a caregiver all the time. I might have missed your baby's size; the breeder; the history; and your or another person's experience with pregnancy, whelping and puppy care. Plus, the expenses of a non-complicated pregnancy are high and a complicated one can be extremely costly..Maybe you could get a good, knowledgeable mentor in your area and discuss your plans and concerns. Good Luck with your baby. I would suggest you go ahead with spaying.. |
01-05-2006, 08:04 AM | #13 | |
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01-05-2006, 08:09 AM | #14 |
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| Lynn, you have just put a smile on my face! Thank you for understanding my/our concerns. Lately, we have read so many osts of deaths of beloved family pets because someone decided to go ahead and have a litter without knowing all the things that can go wrong. Bless you and your baby!!! |
01-05-2006, 08:40 AM | #15 |
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| Rini .... I'm smiling too!!! Toto's spay was planned before we ever saw her ... not only by Ava but by Patrick & me!
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