Neutering??

[MarthaG]

How is he feeling after being neutered? I haven't ruled out getting my boy neutered when he is 2. I am torn between what is best for him since he isn't a rammy rottie.

[MarthaG]

Nelsonm64, I check out a website called Hoobly for rotties for sale. I cannot get over people cross breeding rotties with other dogs. One was a St. Bernard. So many of them don't even have a basic minimum of AKC papers. You can check it out by using google and typing in rottweiler.

[Nelsonm64]

Originally Posted by MarthaG

How is he feeling after being neutered? I haven't ruled out getting my boy neutered when he is 2. I am torn between what is best for him since he isn't a rammy rottie.

he's fine today. i opted for laser, and iv after the fact to flush his system. i would recommend neutering for the reduced cancer risk if nothing else. that is if you dont stud him. if you do he won't have the added risk from what my vet says.

[Nelsonm64]

Originally Posted by MarthaG

Nelsonm64, I check out a website called Hoobly for rotties for sale. I cannot get over people cross breeding rotties with other dogs. One was a St. Bernard. So many of them don't even have a basic minimum of AKC papers. You can check it out by using google and typing in rottweiler.

well atleast with mixing breed's you dont have the genetic issues like those of us with purebreds. thats why its sooo important to screen for genetic disorders prior to breeding.

i really wish i knew then what i know now, but i let my broken heart make the wrong choice. i'm sure Max will live a long happy pain free life with the appropriate treatments, it's just too bad it has to be this way.

[MarthaG]

Using him for breeding isn't anything we want to do. I love my boy and I think he is nice looking but that just isn't enough as we all know. I raised weimaraners many years ago and it was a wonderful experience but those days are long gone. Thank you.

[MarthaG]

I have a female that is spayed. She reminds me of a sled dog. She is so healthy and sharp. I have never after her initial shots and spaying had to take her to a Vet for anything. She is about 8 now but acts like a young dog. Mongrels are healthier I believe.

[Nelsonm64]

Originally Posted by MarthaG

Using him for breeding isn't anything we want to do. I love my boy and I think he is nice looking but that just isn't enough as we all know. I raised weimaraners many years ago and it was a wonderful experience but those days are long gone. Thank you.

well, then if you aren't going to breed, imo you should have him fixed @ two once his hips are set :)

[MarthaG]

I think we might just do that. I think he will be a little more mellow and since we are older mellow is nice. LOL! He'll be 2 soon. I might need to wait a little longer because of finances but it is staying more in my mind then it was before.

[targonrotts]

Originally Posted by Nelsonm64

well atleast with mixing breed's you dont have the genetic issues like those of us with purebreds. thats why its sooo important to screen for genetic disorders prior to breeding.

i really wish i knew then what i know now, but i let my broken heart make the wrong choice. i'm sure Max will live a long happy pain free life with the appropriate treatments, it's just too bad it has to be this way.

all dogs, mixed or not, run the same risks of inheriting problems. some just get lucky.
same issues. i see them at the clinic everyday.

[ajemons]

Originally Posted by Nelsonm64

well atleast with mixing breed's you dont have the genetic issues like those of us with purebreds. .

No that's not true. You could end up with the potential health problems from BOTH sides - twice as bad

Alison

[MarthaG]

I didn't have a purebred dog until I was an adult. When I see crossbreeding of purebred dogs I thought problems could surface. Mine were all Heinz 57 variety dogs and were very healthy. They were small like border collie size too.

[ajemons]

Originally Posted by MarthaG

Mongrels are healthier I believe.

That is such a massive subject....
But we'll have to agree to disagree on that one
I've met many, many mongrels with all sorts of issues. At least a well bred pure bred should have come from a union of two dogs which were chosen to minimize the chances.
Alison

[MarthaG]

ajemons, Maybe I was just very lucky and have nothing to compare it too. I am a person who never says I am always right because I am not. It's just from my experience. I should have said from my experience rather then they are healthier.