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03-04-2009, 08:58 AM
Originally Posted by Lionhound 
Sorry but I am not being made feel like an irresponsible owner because I refuse to put my dog through a totally un-necessary anaesthetic (mortality risk) because I have made an informed choice not to neuter. I would never say it is right for everyone not to and believe in doing what is right for your own dog. I have always had intact males and never has one travelled miles to get his end away. They have never had any behavioural or health issues connected to being intact and have never been resposible for producing unwanted or infact any pups.
Beau will keep his ginger nuts unless losing them is of benefit to him.
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03-04-2009, 08:59 AM
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03-04-2009, 09:00 AM
Originally Posted by labradork
Again, all anecdotal.
As for aggression, who says that neutering is the sole factor responsible? genetics and environmental factors are equally responsible for aggression. Dogs don't just 'become' aggressive because they are neutered.
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03-04-2009, 09:02 AM
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03-04-2009, 09:05 AM
Originally Posted by Fluffypup
Since getting my giant breed puppy (now 5 months) I've been doing quite a bit of research on neutering. Particularly for giant breeds there seems to be the growth plate issue but also 3 x the incidence of bone cancer is seen in males neutered before one year old, also 3 x the incidence of hypothyroidism. The veterinary reports I read said that testicular cancer affected less than 1% anyway and tended to be easily dealt with by neutering as and when it happens. There seem to be reports promoting both sides of the issue but I definitely feel there are enough doubts about neutering before full maturity to make me feel it's better to wait. I think it's a different matter for bitches though and maybe smaller breeds who reach maturity earlier. IMO can't see the point of surgically removing parts of the body 'just in case' they cause trouble.
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03-04-2009, 09:08 AM
Originally Posted by Sara'n'Scout
I'm sorry I'm gonna jump in here. EVERY dog who is not going to be bred should be spayed or neutered!
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03-04-2009, 09:14 AM
Originally Posted by labradork
So if you had a bitch, you wouldn't spay her despite the risk of pyometra increasing as the bitch got older? after all, that would be 'chopping bits off' to avoid something developing in the future, too.
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03-04-2009, 09:14 AM
Originally Posted by labradork
Sure it is. My dog was fine after being neutered, as were a zillion other dogs...ancodotal. Some dogs develop behaviour issues after being neutered...ancedotal. No one can say that there is a direct link between neutering and aggression. Aggression is the result of genetics and/or some environmental factors. Cutting off a dogs bollock$ won't cause an otherwise well bred, temperamentally stable dog to become aggressive.
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03-04-2009, 09:14 AM
Originally Posted by Fluffypup
Since getting my giant breed puppy (now 5 months) I've been doing quite a bit of research on neutering. Particularly for giant breeds there seems to be the growth plate issue but also 3 x the incidence of bone cancer is seen in males neutered before one year old, also 3 x the incidence of hypothyroidism. The veterinary reports I read said that testicular cancer affected less than 1% anyway and tended to be easily dealt with by neutering as and when it happens. There seem to be reports promoting both sides of the issue but I definitely feel there are enough doubts about neutering before full maturity to make me feel it's better to wait. I think it's a different matter for bitches though and maybe smaller breeds who reach maturity earlier. IMO can't see the point of surgically removing parts of the body 'just in case' they cause trouble.
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