Dog question...(Neither is fixed)?

Question

Okay. My sister has a 3 year old [male] Beagle hound that is not fixed that runs free around our house. I have a now 5 month old [female] German Shepherd that has not been able to run free from her kennel for a few days, because of him. My question is, is it okay for them to run together for now? I'm getting my dog fixed in a few weeks when she turns 6 months old. The Beagle is to be neutered soon, but I don't know how soon. I just don't want to have German beagle pups on my hands. LOL. (Though they would be cute)

Please, no bashing answers. We ARE getting the animals fixed. I promise!

Answer 1

We only bash people who *refuse* to spay and neuter ;)  So good for you!

I wouldn't let them play unsupervised until she's spayed.  As long as you're there to watch them and break up any "love-fests" that should be OK.

Hang in there for 1 more month.... you're doing the right thing by having them both fixed!

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Answer 2

if you keep an eye on the dogs, and your ***** in not in season, then i see no problem in allowing them to run around freely together, providing they get on

Answer 3

Well.. I would say, because she is not in heat, that it should be alright. But I would not let them run together without supervision. Someone should always be around to watch and make sure he's not being a butt head, as many none neutered males tend to be.

And as long as your timing is right, you shouldn't have to worry about puppies.  

Answer 4

Good question, just to be on the safe side, I wouldn't let them mix until the beagle has been fixed - even if you get your shepherd spayed, they will still be recovering for a few months after wards and you don't want any unnecessary hassle incase he mistakes her new wounds for being on heat.

Answer 5

Accidents can happen.  If the spay appointment is a few weeks away, don't risk it.  Generally larger dogs will go into their first heat later than small dogs, but it's not a hard and fast rule.   If your GSD does go into heat, the beagle will take advantage of that--it's instinct.   Better to be safe than sorry, good luck. ( and good for you for spaying your dog & being a responsible pet owner!)

add: most vets give 6 months as a general guideline for spay/neuter, but it can be done at 5 months.  Many shelters will alter puppies as early as 8-10 weeks, to be certain they will not be used as breeding dogs.  Ask your vet if he / she recommends it at 5 months.  The 3 yr old beagle can be neutered ASAP--the neuter surgery is quick & the recovery time much faster for a male dog, than the spay recovery is for a female.

Answer 6

If you dog is not in heat, then it can not become pregnant

Answer 7

You deserve a pat on the back - you have already made the most important decision, the first step in pet control (spay/neuter).  

If your female has not gone into heat, there should be no reason why the 2 can not run together and form a bond.  Remember though, most females come into their first heat cycle around six months of age, although some females wait as long as a year to a year and a half.  So my suggestion to you is to watch the 2 very closely and be sure they are never left alone, this way you prevent any accidents of happening.

Answer 8

If you get the female fixed now, your local animal shelter should do it for free. I had my cat fixed for free. They only do it on certain days of the week. You might check into it. It will save you the cost of doing it later. I don't know if they will do it once they get older or not. If this is the case, they will fix the female while she is young but the won't neuter the male while he is older I'd have the female fixed.instead. She wouldn't be in heat yet so it would be safe, but I'd go ahead and get her fixed for the reason I stated above. Check with the animal shelter.