Male Dog Owners - Desexing Opinions Wanted

[5FDP]

Picked up a 14 month old male English Staffy last weekend and wondering if we should get him desexed. He is our only dog and is secured within our backyard. The only time he is out of the backyard, will be for walks however he'll be on a leash 100% of the time. I've heard people say it makes them less aggressive and eliminates the chance of getting testicular cancer however I'm not completely sold on the idea, especially if it means he'll suffer a great deal of pain. Thoughts please :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Yes.

The pain will pass. It also stops the chance of him making unwanted puppies if he manages to break out of the back yard.

[i_amtrunks]

Yes.

The pain will pass. It also stops the chance of him making unwanted puppies if he manages to break out of the back yard.

Spraying and urinating to mark territory also usually diminishes (or stops altogether) after desexing.

Unless you plan to breed him later on, I think every pet owner (cats, dogs rabbits etc) should be desexed, our pounds and animal shelters are already overflowing.

[VERT]

Just do it. Got mine done and he did not care less. It was harder stopping him from jumping and running around after it was done.

[Omega Metro]

I've been bitten twice in the last 6 months by these breeds of dogs. So I say YES! ......chop em off!

[Zommael]

If you're not ever planning on allowing him to breed, he's basically going to be filled with sex hormones and instincts he's never going to be allowed to act upon. That seems pretty cruel to me, so I'd have him seen to for his own sake.

[5FDP]

Thanks for the input guys. It has made things a lot clearer for me.


I've been bitten twice in the last 6 months by these breeds of dogs. So I say YES! ......chop em off!

Really? I have always been told these (staffy's) are one of the most timid dogs and a great family pet, especially for children. Admittedly, we have only had ours since the weekend, but he seems too lazy to even try and bite. I'll have to keep an eye on that then.

[Starscream77]

I have one currently for 4 years and previous to that had one for 15 years and in my opinion are the best family dogs.
Loyal, affectionate and very patient with kids, they will also protect their family at all costs.
And there are no 'bad breeds', just bad owners!

On topic though I would say yes, I had mine done and he is just calmer since

[VERT]

And there are no 'bad breeds', just bad owners!

Yep thats right

[5FDP]

...he's basically going to be filled with sex hormones and instincts he's never going to be allowed to act upon.

Sounds just like a marriage really.

[liegeprime]

Sounds just like a marriage really.

LOL


Unless you plan to breed him later on, I think every pet owner (cats, dogs rabbits etc) should be desexed, our pounds and animal shelters are already overflowing.

Goodness me...glad I don't own a pet... I don't want to be desexed if trunks ever came into power hahahah :p:D

[Skullcruncher]

Our family dog of 4 years went in for the op and never came back.

I'd say yes but the processes is riskier than vets would lead you to believe.

[5FDP]

Our family dog of 4 years went in for the op and never came back.

I'd say yes but the processes is riskier than vets would lead you to believe.

Are you saying he died? :eek: :(

[Skullcruncher]

Are you saying he died? :eek: :(

Yep, parents went to pick him and came back with a dead dog. Totally gutted, was the best pet I ever had.

[Raider]

Sorry to hear about the Skullcruncher. such a horrible experience losing a loved pet.

Regarding the original question, yes 100% definitely do it.

[janda the red]

That's a terrible story Skullcruncher... Really sorry to hear that happened. :(

I suppose there is always a risk with anesthetic, animals and humans alike.

I echo everyone else's sentiments though... I think you should get him desexed.

[Hursticon]

Yep, parents went to pick him and came back with a dead dog. Totally gutted, was the best pet I ever had.

That is heartbreaking Matt, having to make the decision to put my mate down last year was f***ing hard - but to have that happen would be even more gut-wrenching, you've my sincerest condolences regardless of the time that's past. :(

[Trent]

Our family dog of 4 years went in for the op and never came back.

I'd say yes but the processes is riskier than vets would lead you to believe.

While that is horrible (I know, I've had a dog put down and I balled my eyes out (as an adult)), that is the first instance I've ever heard of a dog dying while undergoing the procedure. I'd say with some fair certainty that it's a very rare occurrence.

[Skullcruncher]

Thanks guys, it was a while ago now but still pretty shocking.

The vet did say it happened about once a year, even a slight miscalculation with the anesthetic can end up with a tragic result.