as far as I am aware the KC will only allow then to be shown if they are castrated to prevent breeding, not because of a medical condition?

rules No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or anypart thereof may be preformed except:
(a) Operations certified to the satisfaction of the General Committee.
(b) The removal of dewclaws in any breed.
(c) Operations to prevent breeding provided that such operations are notified to the Kennel Club before neutered dogs are shown.
Nor must any be done calculated in the opinion of the General Committee to deceive.

edited to add it may I suppose come under (a)
Mo

Yes, neutered dogs can be shown but if you are showing at championship level, be aware you will more than likely be ever looked.


For a unknown dog pup to compete at championship level , and be place above intact males will still be very few on the ground.

On the other hand a dog that has already been shown , and does well , then has to be castrated for a medical reason, it will have more of a chance of still being placed.

Companion shows may be different, it will all depend on the judge , and how serious they take it.

But nothing stopping you showing a castrated pup/dog at championship level, as long as you are aware ,why you are being overlooked..

But never say never, its all about the fun, or its supposed to be!!


Spayed bitches on the other hand, are a lot earier to hide

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depends on the coat. Certain types of coat can be altered by spaying. I guess you could get away with it on a boxer though!

Neutered male and female Afghans grow all their puppy whiskers back!

You couldnt show a castrated welshie, they go all wooly and sometimes the coats even change colour.