neutering reduces incidence of prostate cancer - yes, dogs get it - and reduces unwanted pets in shelters! also cuts down on wandering when there is a female in heat in the neighborhood and on marking
On Jan 19, 2008 12:21 PM, shynaught <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello all. We have recently adopted a male 14 mo. old chihuahua. He > is not neutered. He is wonderful, very mellow, not yappy, doesn't > shiver, just a really cool, perfect dog for us. He gets along well > with other dogs, and likes my cat (who is still undecided about him). > He travels well, lets me clean his teeth, bathe him, he sleeps with us, > etc. He is a little lover. I've got lots of great information from > the internet and am looking for some practical advise about one thing. > > Since he is already past the age recommended for neutering (8-9 mo), > would/will he really change so much if we don't have him neutered? > Wouldn't he already be displaying undesirable traits due to his not > being fixed? If I let him breed with a friend's female, or others > (discriminately, of course), will that really make him less of a pet > and more of what has been described as "James Dean Teen Angst"-type > behavior? > > Anyone have experience with this, or advise? Thanks! > > > -- Glenda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things, he will never, himself, know peace. -- Albert Schweitzer
