As a behavioral dog trainer and therapist my stance on desexing dogs is pretty clear.
But as a breeder I'm frequently asked why I am so opposed to dog owners not desexing their dogs. Let me assure you, that if not for our dedicated breeding regime in place with the view to better our chosen kind of dog- the Boerboel (South African Mastiff) EVERYTHING at our place would be desexed in a split second!
As our dogs finish their breeding days, they are spayed or Neutered with the hope of preventing the unavoidable health risks of not desexing them when they were 6 months of age. We usually lose this bet and have lost 4 dogs to sexual organ cancers.
So on that subject, these are some of the reasons:
Health of the Dog:
Spaying a male gets rid of the chance of testicular cancer and greatly decreases the likelihood of prostate Problems. Neutering can decrease the occurrence of perianal cancers and hernias, which are typically noted in older, unaltered males.
Neutered males are less certain to try to escape a yard to get a female in season. This reduces the likelihood of them being hit by automobiles, getting into fights or lost.
Females spayed before their first oestrous cycle ("heat") significantly reduces her likelihood of mammary growths, ovarian cancer and uterine infection (all of which can be fatal and high-priced to treat).
A spayed female eliminates the neighbourhood stray males from camping out on your grass attempting to get at your female when she comes into "heat."
Giving birth to a litter can be deadly to your female. Some breeds have a heavy rate of caesarean sections, which are pricey and can be risky.
Personality of the Dog:
Spaying and neutering before sexual maturity also offers a personality benefit.
Males spayed early in life tend to be less aggressive and less distracted.
Neutered males are less certain to scent mark (real problem when they opt to mark within the house) and less likely to wonder off as the urge to mark will be reduced.
A spayed female also doesn't hormonally based swings and will definitely be more concentrated on you too.
A female with a litter can get assertive, even to family members. Spaying also makes your female a better companion.
Unwanted dog litters:
Did you know that a single female and male and their offspring can produce thousands of offspring in six years? Think, a female can have a litter as young as 6 months and then have one every 6 months after that. Each litter can have a median of 6 offspring and each female young will be able to breed at roughly six months of age, the mathematics can be mind-boggling!
A male dog can impregnate as many females as he'll get to in a day.
Just because a puppy dog is cute, does not mean it'll find a home- every year, many thousands of dogs and puppies, thoroughbred and crosses are euthanized in shelters and council pounds. More die on the streets or live shortened lives of neglect, abuse and horrors.
So if you are failing to desex your dog for any of the above reasons please talk to your vet or behavioral dog trainer about what I have discussed here today. I'm absolutely certain he/she can disabuse you farther!
Find more information on Spraying and Neutering your family dog.
But as a breeder I'm frequently asked why I am so opposed to dog owners not desexing their dogs. Let me assure you, that if not for our dedicated breeding regime in place with the view to better our chosen kind of dog- the Boerboel (South African Mastiff) EVERYTHING at our place would be desexed in a split second!
As our dogs finish their breeding days, they are spayed or Neutered with the hope of preventing the unavoidable health risks of not desexing them when they were 6 months of age. We usually lose this bet and have lost 4 dogs to sexual organ cancers.
So on that subject, these are some of the reasons:
Health of the Dog:
Spaying a male gets rid of the chance of testicular cancer and greatly decreases the likelihood of prostate Problems. Neutering can decrease the occurrence of perianal cancers and hernias, which are typically noted in older, unaltered males.
Neutered males are less certain to try to escape a yard to get a female in season. This reduces the likelihood of them being hit by automobiles, getting into fights or lost.
Females spayed before their first oestrous cycle ("heat") significantly reduces her likelihood of mammary growths, ovarian cancer and uterine infection (all of which can be fatal and high-priced to treat).
A spayed female eliminates the neighbourhood stray males from camping out on your grass attempting to get at your female when she comes into "heat."
Giving birth to a litter can be deadly to your female. Some breeds have a heavy rate of caesarean sections, which are pricey and can be risky.
Personality of the Dog:
Spaying and neutering before sexual maturity also offers a personality benefit.
Males spayed early in life tend to be less aggressive and less distracted.
Neutered males are less certain to scent mark (real problem when they opt to mark within the house) and less likely to wonder off as the urge to mark will be reduced.
A spayed female also doesn't hormonally based swings and will definitely be more concentrated on you too.
A female with a litter can get assertive, even to family members. Spaying also makes your female a better companion.
Unwanted dog litters:
Did you know that a single female and male and their offspring can produce thousands of offspring in six years? Think, a female can have a litter as young as 6 months and then have one every 6 months after that. Each litter can have a median of 6 offspring and each female young will be able to breed at roughly six months of age, the mathematics can be mind-boggling!
A male dog can impregnate as many females as he'll get to in a day.
Just because a puppy dog is cute, does not mean it'll find a home- every year, many thousands of dogs and puppies, thoroughbred and crosses are euthanized in shelters and council pounds. More die on the streets or live shortened lives of neglect, abuse and horrors.
So if you are failing to desex your dog for any of the above reasons please talk to your vet or behavioral dog trainer about what I have discussed here today. I'm absolutely certain he/she can disabuse you farther!
Find more information on Spraying and Neutering your family dog.
About the Author:
Sandra Mullay is a dog trainer in Wollongong. She can show you how to train your dog without shouting, hitting or demeaning your dog. As Illawarra's Leading dog trainer with over 17 years experience there is no better dog instructor.
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