Thanks, I didn't know about the prostate cancer. I realize the plight of
animals in shelters - however, I am considering breeding him to produce other
pets for my friend and myself. Her dog is 5 years old. I wouldn't think of
studding him out - which is incidently was his original name was! We renamed
him "Chico".
He is does not meet the "standard" - he weighs 8 lbs, he has an underbite, he
is a tri-color, marked beautifully and just so sweet. We choose him with great
care as to how our other animals would accept him - both 11 year old fixed
females - a springer spaniel mix at an indoor cat.
I guess what I wanted to hear (which I realize I may not get) is from someone
who keeps unaltered males as pets and what they see as far as changes.
I am worried about him taking off on a hormone chase, the other point you
expressed.
I really appreciate your input. We are still struggling with this issue, me
leaning on the side of breeding once and then fixing (as of now) and my husband
saying, "leave him alone"!
Thanks,
Deb
Glenda Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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
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Until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living
things, he will never, himself, know peace. -- Albert Schweitzer
