To castrate or not to castrate? That is the question.

[pauline]

Hi everyone

Hobson is 9 weeks old and I wondered what peoples views are on castration. Hobson is a family pet so we are not going to be showing him or breeding from him what do you all think? Are there any advantages / disadvantages? Thanks in advance.

 

[helsonwheels]

Hi everyone

Hobson is 9 weeks old and I wondered what peoples views are on castration. Hobson is a family pet so we are not going to be showing him or breeding from him what do you all think? Are there any advantages / disadvantages? Thanks in advance.

My GS was castrated. Biggest mistake I did and regretted it to this day. He was always on the 24/7 guard mode but yes it’s a GS. I personally find it didn’t help him whatsoever. Even got worst. I always said to myself, next dog I get, never again. Yes that is MY opinion and some won’t agree. There is more n more studies proving castrations n neutering has no effect on a dog being healthier. When I got Duke, my white face bully, I decided on a vasectomy. Not all vets do this as it’s not taught in vet schools. But there are more n more vets doings this nowadays. Again this is my opinion, I went for that option. I wanted him to keep his little jewels n go through what Mother Nature gave him. It’s been almost 6months now n he has NO issues of what people might think of a dog going through with their hormones n humping etc. He doesn’t hump on Nyala or anything. He did in the beginning as it takes a couple months for a vasectomy “to kick in” as we say. Yes he smells her butt as all dogs do but that’s just normal male and even female sniffing. Today, people are feeding their dogs way better than 10yrs ago. It’s not the neutering or castrations will make a dog healthier...it’s all about the food you’re feeding them. Exactly like humans. Old saying, You are what you eat....or...You eat what you are... Some members will not have the same opinion as I and that’s ok cause to each(s) own when it comes to beliefs. I respect that. All this to say, up to you what you believe in. Bare in mind most vets will NOT guide yo towards a vasectomy as they didn’t learn in class n their brains are from the old school n don’t want to adventure in new modern world.

 

[Lalaloopsie]

In Europe people castrate male dogs usually in case of behavioural issues - running away or excessive humping, weeping at home, aggression etc. Females are usually always sterilised if not intended for breeding.
I opted to leave my 2 yo boy intact, bcs we are happy with his personality, and there is no need to castrate him. Recent research shows that early castration of bulldogs increases probability of joint problems and certain cancers, also dogs become prone to obesity. At the same time I know that after 5 yo intact dogs develop prostatic Enlargement which is reversible with castration, so I will may be do this later.

 

[pauline]

Thank you much appreciated xxx

 

[cefe13]

In Sweden most dogs are intact and we have never considered neutering Castor who is four and a half now.

 

[Dollys Owner]

The bones should have finished growing by 12-14 months of age so neutering after that will not cause hip dysplasia.

 

[Old School Dropout]

After much research I decided not to with Dozer. The pros far outweigh the cons in terms of healthy growth/development and long term health benefits.