I have one unaltered male in my house that is not for breeding. He will be neutered as soon as ds saves for it. DS wanted to keep this dog, which was originally a foster, and part of the agreement was he had to pay for the surgery. Well the dog is a year old now and still not neutered, but I am determined to make it HIS responsibility.
I also have a male that was intended to be part of my breeding program, but he does not produce sufficient sperm, so he has never been able to breed. I haven't neutered him...guess I just keep hoping "some day" lol Then there is my neutered SD chi. He was neutered when he was about 3. I personally have not been able to tell a single difference in the personalities, behaviors, ect of any of them neutered or not...... Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. ----- Original Message ----- From: Deborah Debrunner To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New Owner Has Questions 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things, he will never, himself, know peace. -- Albert Schweitzer
