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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries   and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.[/quote]

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.       [/quote]
The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals. 
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery.  Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost. [/quote]

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.
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He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

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No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?[/quote]

Many vets advise waiting until the dog is a year or more-  so they will go through at least one heat. [/quote]

OK but the responsibility is still primarily on whoever owns the puppy. You can only control what goes on in your house. You can't control the world.[/quote]

So you’re saying the owner of a female dog that is large breed and who is not supposed to be spayed until 18 months needs to just suck it up because the irresponsible male dog owner down the street thinks it’s no big deal for their ‘sweet’ adult male dog to never get neutered AND they don’t take the necessary precautions to make sure their sweet, horny dog doesn’t escape and roam the neighborhood.

No responsibility for the male huh? Do you also say girls shouldn’t wear shorts because it’s would be there fault for enticing a male advance? 
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OMG you are ridiculous. I hope you don't have daughters.

NO, I never said owners of male dogs should let them run free knocking up as many female dogs as they can. However, it is your responsibility to worry about your female dog. After all, large male breeds can't get fixed either before they are able to impregnate other dogs.

Stop being ridiculous and worry about your dog and your family.[/quote]

Please try to follow along.

The OP keeps saying her dog is “sweet” so she doesn’t see the benefit of having him neutered EVER as long as he’s sweet.

Her sweet dog will be a sweet, adult, horny dog. And she’ll need to step up and share the burden of expense and time if her choice leads to him impregnating a young female dog.

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