information poll re: neutering of dogs (pt 1 of 2)?

When was your dog neutered: (2) 9.5 months

Are you happy your dog was neutered? (2)

Since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes? (3) ? But then again at 9.5 months of a age a large breed dog has not fully matured.

Since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes: (1)

Total castration I would have no reason to reverse a vasectomy. As my dog is not of breeding or show quality, nor is he a working dog.

I have three males, two neutered, one intact. The intact male is a working dog. The oldest GSD was neutered in an effort to resolve some problems they had with him in tracking (he was distracted by other dog's urine and marking). He was supposed to be a Police K9. The neutering did not work and he was washed out. Because he was neutered, he could not be returned and ended up a pet. Had he not been neutered, I would nto have him, so he is not a typical neuter case. So for this, I will only refer to my Lab.

if you have a neutered male dog, please answer the following:

when was your dog neutered:

2 - six months to less than one year

(the GSD was neutered after a year but less than two

are you happy your dog was neutered?

2 - yes, but i have regrets

I am seriously considering not neutering any future dogs. I thought at the time it was best, but have done a lot more research now.

I am fully confident in my ability to keep any future dogs from mating, so without significant health benefits, I am not sure why I would

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

3 - no

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes:

3 - no

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration (yes/no)?

I haven't looked into that so I can't answer.

when was your dog neutered?

1 - less than six months

Are you happy your dog was neutered?

1 - yes, totally and without reservation

Since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

3 - no (he was not full grown and was young when we got him done so I can't really say).

Since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes?

1 - yes: i like them

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration?

No

when was your dog neutered:

3 - one year to less than two years

are you happy your dog was neutered?

1 - yes, totally and without reservation

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

3 - no

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes:

1 - yes: i like them

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration (yes/no)?

No.

My dog was neutered at 16mo. He is a fully developed male dog- he is not fat, has all of the appropriate secondary sex characteristics, and is in every way a healthy adult male dog. The SLIGHT behavioral changes Ive noticed are that he's more comfortable around strange dogs and is more at ease in the house. I have two male dogs, castration, in my opinion, is easy, safe and acceptable for my situation.

when was your dog neutered:

less than six months

are you happy your dog was neutered?

yes, totally and without reservation

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

no

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes:

no

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration (yes/no)? Probably not

when was your dog neutered:

4 - two years or more - our vet doesn't offer paediatric neuters

are you happy your dog was neutered?

I'm ambivalent about it

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

2 - yes: i don't like them - his coat has changed; it's thicker and more wooly, less waterproof and matts more easily

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes:

3 - no

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration (yes/no)?

no - I would either have the dog castrated or leave well enough alone.

when was your dog neutered:

2 - six months to less than one year

are you happy your dog was neutered?

1 - yes, totally and without reservation

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

1 - yes: i like them (since you didn't specify what sort of physical changes, he of course no longer has his balls, and it's more appealing that way. But he hasn't gained weight or anything)

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes:

1 - yes: i like them (After neutering he no longer marked inside houses, he was potty trained before neutering but marked at other people's houses, he also became more clam and stopped mounting other dogs, males and females)

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration (no)

when was your dog neutered:

1 - less than six months

4 1/2 months old. He started humping stuffed animals and raising his leg... He was already large for his age so i got it done early

are you happy your dog was neutered?

1 - yes, totally and without reservation

I never planned to breed him so yes. He is perfectly fine, healthy and is 61 pounds! it didnt hurt his growth at all obviously. He doesnt run after girl dogs, become aggressive with anyone/anything and we can take a walk without have to "Claim" every bush and the street. He doesnt hump things anymore and pees like a girl dog lol.

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

3 - no

he was the same pup as always, nothing changed in personality and he doesnt have a "pooch". Id ont think he knew he was neutered, he was energetic and i was the one who lockeing him in his crate because he wanted to play from day 1 and wasnt resting like he should.

i guess "yes" if you count that he doesnt hump things anymore...

since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes:

3 - no

he is still a hyper crazy nut who loves his walks and runs and loves life. he doesnt know he was neutered

if you had the chance, would you have chosen a vasectomy (tubes tied) for your dog, rather than a total castration (yes/no)?

no, everything worked out perfect and he doesnt have anything gross hanging around his rear... prolly more expensive too.

When was your dog neutered:

1 - Less than six months.

Are you happy your dog was neutered?

1 - Yes. I have no intentions of Breeding and I don't know how to breed, so why not?

Since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any physical changes?

3 - No. Though, he was really tired after his surgery and MUST have been PREVENTED from all vigorous exercise and jumping. Which is fine and is the usual thing that he MUST have.

Since your dog was neutered, have you noticed any mental/emotional/behavioral changes?

3 - No.

Last Question : NO!

#I also have a Newfie puppy. Same answers to all the questions except he was neutered at 7.5 months.

The male dog I have, I got him off the streets so he is dog agressive.

He got neutered 6 months after we "claimed" him, he was about 3 yrs old that time already an adult.

No physical changes, still the same health weight. He is just dog agressive doesn't care if male or female, but that is also due to the fact that he has less space, before he was a street dog when he would roam free.

I will always have spayed and neutered animals, I am not a reputable breeder and besides the fact of over population it is to prevent cancer, and for his well being of health.

Some one told me that because I neutered him he had to show his dominant behavior in a different way so he got more agressive, dont know if that is true.