Why should i get my puppy neutered?

Question

I've seen questions asked about breeding and they seem to always snap at the person asking the question...and tell him to get the dog neutered.

This isn't a rant, i'd really really like to know.

Answer 1

It's definitely a good idea to neuter or spay your pet, because of trying to keep the pet population down, way too many dogs and cats get euthanized each year because shelters cannot find them homes, plus it is helpful for your dog's health.  Here's a site I had found that helps with why.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/why-to-...

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

it reduces the risk of cancer

it helps prevent hormone driven behavoiurs like marking, humping, roaming, aggression, etc.

it prevents unwanted litters

It makes your dog a happier, healthier pet.

Answer 3

u shouldnt how u like it if i cut your d**k off. its cruel.

Answer 4

unneutered males will wander, they can be harder to train, they are at risk for numerous problems.

getting him fixed will both benefit his life and make yours easier.

Answer 5

Because theres more then enough unwanted dogs in the pounds/shelters. Your dog will be healther also if you have him/her fixed.

Answer 6

Well, i'm sure the people don't mean to be so snappy. It's just they tend to get annoyed with all the questions about breeding. As you probably already know, there are so many  dogs left to be homeless and put in shelters. It's just best to get dogs spayed/neutered because it helps them stay healthier; keeps away diseases such as breast and testicular cancer in dogs. And they'll be happier. Especially male dogs! They  won't be so aggressive and won't run away looking for females in heat.

Answer 7

I know this is mostly about breeding, but it says alot of good things about the pros of neutering.  I hope it helps you find the answers you want.  

Question: At what age can a male dog breed?



Every owner of a dog has different reasons for wanting to allow their dog to mate and breed. Some just want their dog to experience mating while some others would want their dogs to be parents of puppies. Some even have commercial interests in breeding as the puppies can be sold and an income can be generated from the sale.

Breeding - Think before you leap�

If you have a male dog and are thinking of allowing your dog to mate, bear a few things in mind before you go ahead.

If you do not have a high pedigree of dog and are not interested in the business of selling the puppies that you get from breeding, it is better to have your dog neutered rather than allowing it to mate. Neutering your dog will not only eliminate the chances of prostate cancer and testicular diseases, it also helps in making your dog less aggressive and more affectionate.

So, always take into consideration how beneficial it is to allow your dog to mate and is it better to neuter the dog as the chances of unnecessary mating and the risks of health problems are sufficiently reduced.

Right age for allowing breeding

Males like the female dogs attain puberty at different ages. Different breeds reach maturity at different times with the smaller breeds attaining it at a much younger age. The average age for reaching puberty is around 6-12 months of age, depending on the type of breed. Once the dog reaches puberty, secondary sexual characters are developed that allows the dog to mate with a female dog. Unlike female dogs, males do not have any heat cycles and can mate with the female at any point of time.

The right age to allow mating of the dog is once the dog has crossed one year of age even though the attainment of puberty might have taken place much earlier. If you allow the dog to mate much prior to it reaching the age of one year, the sperms may not be fully developed and fertilization leading to pregnancy may be poorer.

Going ahead

If you are still interested in proceeding with allowing your dog to breed, it is better to plan out the breeding and take adequate measures to prevent your dog from breeding with strays as it increases the population of dogs on the street.

Approach a good breeder to find a suitable female for your dog to mate with. Check the lineage of the mate and try to ascertain if there are any hereditary disorders that may be passed on. It is essential to check that your dog is healthy in all respects and the vaccinations that need to be administered to the dog are given and is up-to-date. If you are worried a lot about pedigree and purity of breed, check the certification of the dog before going ahead.

Both the dogs have to undergo courtship to get to know each other before mating. If the dogs are mating for the first time, the female may become very nervous and a good breeder will know how to calm the dog to allow successful mating.

It is not advisable to allow the dog to breed continuously throughout its life and to neuter the dog once it reaches an age or around 7-8 years. This helps the dog to live more healthily as well as avoid the risk of aggression from other male dogs.

Answer 8

There are several reasons.  The easiest is that a neutered dog tends to be easier to live with. The don't "mark' all over the house and their property. They are less aggressive with other dogs, therefore less dog fights, less vet bills.  Intact dogs tend to roam and can end up getting lost or hit by cars.  There is a debate currently going on whether or not it benefits a dogs health to have them neutered.  It was commonly believed that neutered dogs live longer.  They certainly don't get testicular cancer, however it is now believed that they tend to have more prostate problems if neutered.  The general consensus is that unless you are a skilled breeder or are showing your pure bred show quality dog in conformation (where being intact is a requirement) you should neuter.

There is not a human on this planet that will ever be able to explain to their dog that while Fido thinks the female dog across the highway is really s**y and calling his name that it is really bad idea to break out of the yard and cross the highway.  No one I know thinks having urine all over the furniture is attractive.

These issues are resolved when a dog is neutered prior to sexual maturity.

Answer 9

- No chance of your pooch impregnating a female and adding to the pet overpopulation.

- No chance of testicular cancer.

- Cuts down on marking, aggression, humping, and other undesirable behaviors (though it won't eliminate everything entirely).

- Dog won't continuously try to get out to go after a female in heat.

- Dog won't be restless and sexually frustrated.

Answer 10

http://www.apbc.org.uk/article4.htm

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/pros-and-co...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutering

Read these sites

Answer 11

Dogs who are not neutered can be aggressive toward other males. There are so many unwanted dogs out there now, why bring more into the world? I'm not saying no to everyone who wants to breed, but having an unneutered male dog isn't a good idea. What if he gets loose one day and gets a neighbors female pregnant? Chances are, the owner will be very mad at you, and if the female was a different breed, the puppies would be cross breeds, and some people only want purebreds. What will happen to the puppies? Also, if a neighbors female is in heat, you dog will go nuts trying to get to her.   Neutering will also prevent certain cancers. And do you want your dog humping people and other dogs? He will if he isn't neutered.

Answer 12

Are you aware of how many puppies and dogs are in shelters?

If people stopped breeding and started adopting, it wouldn't be a problem.

Often people jump at "puppies for sale" instead of checking the shelters first.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu_JqNdp2...

Answer 13

Thousands of healthy, friendly dogs die every year because they don't have homes, including one of the best dogs I have ever known.  R.I.P. Slim  

http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii234...

Even if you don't plan on breeding your dog, it will prevent that "Ooops.  My dog got out of the yard and got the female down the street pregnant."

It also reduces cancer.

It's estimated that 75% of fatal dog attacks are by unaltered males.

Answer 14

Because it's the responsible thing to do, not just for your dog and your family. It shows a conscious effort to help animals. A lot of people are surprised but over 3 million dogs and cats, in the United States, are euthanized in shelters. More often than not, these dogs and cats are the results of accidental litters of house pets who weren't neutered or spayed.   There are more puppies and dogs in the world than people who are willing to take them into your homes and leaving a window open to produce even MORE of those dogs is a crime. Every living creature deserves love and a home. Neutering prevents an abandoned puppy or a euthanized dog. Even if you do find homes for your pet's puppies or kittens, that means there are fewer homes available to take in other pets from shelters.

It's also a community plus. If there weren't any stray dogs on the streets, you wouldn't have trash cans being tipped over or potentially feral animals roaming the streets.

Spaying and neutering may also reduce the risk of certain health problems, offering you more years with your dog.

There's absolutely no excuse not to. Humane societies work with veterinarians to offer subsidized and affordable spay and neuter services in veterinarians offices, in specialized clinics and even in customized mobile units that bring safe, effective spaying and neutering into specific neighborhoods, ELIMINATING costs.