This is a good thing for people who do not want the hassles of trying
to keep there females away from "Wandering" males, and keeps your male
from wandering from home to sniff out that female. This is beneficial to
people who do not want the responsibility of a pregnant dog and a litter
of up to 13 puppies. Law suits can happen for a "wandering" male who jumps
the fence and impregnates a female and causes a unwanted pregnancy. For
the average person it is best to control these kinds of situation before
they happen. Spaying and Neutering is the easiest way out, and can be less
costly too.
"Wandering Male"
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Some breeders will sell their dogs under a
spay or neuter contract at a lower price. This is usually because the puppy
is not show or breed able quality. In the world of pure breeds it is best
to only bred dogs that match the standard of the breed.
Spaying or neutering your new puppy is the
right thing to do if you're not planning on breeding. For most pet owners,
the expense, time and expertise involved in breeding dogs responsibly is
beyond their reach. Here are some advantages to having your puppy
spayed or neutered:
For females, there is no mess to deal with
during their 21-day heat cycles, which
occur every three to six months—the heat cycle
begins in females sometime after six months of age. Spaying a female
before her first heat cycle will reduce the chance of mammary tumors or
uterine diseases.
Neutered males tend to be less aggressive than
unneutered males. With a neutered male, the urge to mark territory may
lessen. A neutered male is less likely to want to roam in search of potential
mates.
When to spay or neuter?
Dogs should be spayed or neutered by the time
they are six months old. Both operations are performed under anesthesia
and may require an overnight stay at the veterinarian's office. Never allow
the Vet to send home your dog after a spay or neuter operation on the same
day. Recovery time is quick, with most dogs resuming normal activity in
a few days. Spaying (for females) consists of an ovario-hysterectomy. Neutering
involves the removal of the testicles.
When you bring your puppy to the veterinarian's
office for his first thorough examination, have the doctor explain the
operation in detail and set up a time to have the procedure
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