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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A neutered dog is a happy dog. He’s calmer, more stable, less distracted, and more assured of his place in the household hierarchy. By not fixing him, you’re doing a disservice to an animal you claim to love. [/quote]

OP here. But this is what I don't get - granted he is only 13 months but he is all of these things now. He's calm (puppy calm, but not anything out of hand) and not distracted by other dogs. He has an absolutely delightful personality.  How am I doing a disservice to him, but by choosing not to put him through a medically unnecessary procedure?  Serious question.[/quote]

Honestly, I came into this thread ready to pounce on OP too.

But when I really think about it, I'm not sure it is so critically important to neuter a dog under the conditions OP described.  I've always taken it as a given that it is just something you have to do.  I believe show dogs are not spayed or neutered.  Are we saying that they are across the board "less happy" dogs?[/quote]

Glad you mentioned show dogs, because unless OP is going to put the same level of training and accommodation into their dog as the typical show dog, this is the exception that proves the rule. Show dogs go through hours and hours of training, grooming, etc. They are essentially working dogs. They are not typical family pets.

Show dogs are also bred for certain traits and only developed as show dogs if they demonstrate those traits at birth.

OP is talking about failing to neuter a standard family pet, without any special training or treatment. This dog will go to dog parks, walk on city sidewalks, be in a house with children, etc., and OP has zero experience handling a dog when sex hormones start to alter their behavior and personality.

So dumb. Just neuter your dog. I sometimes think you shouldn't even be allowed to adopt a family cat or dog until they are neutered or spayed. Because people cannot be trusted to do the right thing.[/quote]

And show dogs get to mate.[/quote]

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