iv made my mind up

hippychickuk · #1 28-05-11, 06:35 PM

im going to have pappy neutered. i havent told hubby yet.. i think he will agree with me. there are mixed reasons for this decision.. all that with my brother, and iv read quite a bit today that friends have posted about animal cruelty.. and then there was that dog that was tied up, shot and buried alive in paper today (thankfully survived).. and if pappy was ever studded, his pups finding forever homes,, hoping they never get abused or mistreated. and if they ever did, how guilty id feel.. if i ever got to know about it.
and i think, about how many dogs there are in shelters.. adding more dogs to the world.
i think its for the best.
and also, i havent made my mind up if i will ever get his hip scores done. if theyr high, ill worry for the rest of his life about his hips.
theres to many dogs mistreated, and in shelters..im not going to add to it

zetstaff · #2 28-05-11, 07:14 PM

I think you've made the right decision if not breeding or showing, + a really responsible way of thinking xxx

Mazz · #3 28-05-11, 07:56 PM

I wished everybody thought long and hard, about the decision you've made. Good on you. At least when he is 'done', you are not adding to this massive problem. Pappy will be fine.
Mazz

#4 28-05-11, 08:12 PM

*Where's tin hat*
I dont think its right especially at his tender age but that's JMHO
Ducks for cover
Linda x

Bonniesmummy · #5 28-05-11, 08:18 PM

When should a male be 'done' if thats what you chose to do? whats the right age and why (pros/cons)? Just wondered.... dont know much about the boys

hippychickuk · #6 28-05-11, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUTGARD

*Where's tin hat*
I dont think its right especially at his tender age but that's JMHO
Ducks for cover
Linda x

wasnt going to get him done straight away.. he wont be done until the recommended age.. iv no idea what the recommended age is..

hippychickuk · #7 28-05-11, 08:27 PM

i wouldnt mind knowing the pros and cons if im honest and risks and stuff.

Su-C · #8 28-05-11, 08:28 PM

Hi Vicky

You need to really leave it until he has matured physically. If I had a choice, I wouldnt do it until at least 18 months old.

Sue
x

#9 28-05-11, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonniesmummy

When should a male be 'done' if thats what you chose to do? whats the right age and why (pros/cons)? Just wondered.... dont know much about the boys

Auds ever since having Troy done at a year old (regretted this so much)

Im not having Kaiser done until maybe 3-4 years old if at all, and when the time comes ive actually looked into him having a vasectomy instead.
I would have to write an essay on pro's and cons but after what ive read and talked about with my vet and trainers he's not getting done anytime soon he's just 2 years and 3 months now.
I have many issues with Troy, he has lots of issues and all since being 'fixed'

x

dollydaydream · #10 28-05-11, 08:29 PM

Hi I totally agree with you, i have been thinking long on hard about Neutering Max and decided like you i dont wish to breed from him i brought him as a pet dog/ companion. Also looking at the rescue sites the amount of unwanted dogs and puppies. Also like you i would wonder whether or not the puppies had gone to good home.
I will get Max neutered in July when he will be 17 months which i feel is about the right age.

Mandy