Neuter or No?
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| Are your females spayed? If not, as soon as they come into heat, your boy will most certainly get "romantic"
If you don't plan on using him for breeding I would get him fixed... it most likely would help his anxiety somewhat, but I also think something like Rescue Remedy for a month or two would help until he adjusts.  |
| Since you have vials of his sperm, neutering is not a bad idea, and as Stacey said, once the girls come into heat....romance will ensue.....The Bachs remedy can help, although really I didnt find it to work for Panda...but for others, I have heard great things... |
| I don't know if you plan on taking him to any dog parks, but in my area, all the dogs go nuts around an unneutered male. So even if the unneutered guy is fine and well-behaved, the other dogs can be aggressive.
I would also think you might find it difficult if other people have unspayed females in your area. Again, it depends on what kind of social life he is going to have. I don't have any insight into the health / medical issues. . . |
| Everytime I get a response, it reminds me of something else my brother would say. My girls are both spayed. Denver has never had a problem with another dog, however, other dogs seem to have a problem with him. He has been attacked twice while on their evening walks by dogs smaller than he. One even chewed my brother up pretty good too. I am then assuming that the other dogs were agitated because he is a non-neutered male? |
| btw.... your avatar with the halo is so appropriate and beautiful.... |
| I had not thought of it that way only as flashback from the camera. However......???? |
Darcy wrote: btw.... your avatar with the halo is so appropriate and beautiful....
Messages are there all of the time, it's if we choose to notice. Denver is really, really beautiful. I don't have any advice regarding neutering. All my dogs have been spayed and neutered. I always have thought it was responsible to do if you're not going to breed them. I'm sure you'll make the best decision for your situation. I'm glad you're keeping Denver and you will help each other through a very difficult time. |
| It is up to you how you feel about neutering Denver. The long term problems for this breed in an entire male as he ages is a very high risk of Prostrate Cancer or enlargement of the prostrate gland and if either happens in there older age well neutering is done to stop the problems associated with the prostrate. Like any sheepie, be it boy or girl, there is a higher risk of a lots of different cancers & other health problems in undesexed dogs later in there lives.
You have his semen in storage and plenty there, so for long term benefits for him health wise, probably better to neuter him. 
Your avatar is beautiful and Denver is one Handsome sheepie boy. 
Best wishes with your decision on which way you go for denver |
| I think it is GREAT that he already has the frozen semen - one less thing to worry about. In this instance it might be easiest for Denver and your family in the long run to be neutered. As an extra to the dog park I know ours does not allow un-neutered males in the park unless they are showing at present. Sooo if you want to bring him sometime it may be easier to neuter him.
You're doing a really fantastic job with him and I know your brother would be so proud. BTW how is the grooming coming along? |
| Denver is a Lambluv sheepie and a champion. In my opinion, I would contact the Lambluv's and ask them about the possibility of them wanting to breed him. I would tell them about the frozen sperm and ask their opinion.
Your brother left you a great gift! |
| I think unless he's co-owned by the breeder, the decision is ultimately up to you. Have you read over his contract from the breeder? Ultimately, I think there's more good than harm that comes from neutering. Champion or not, if you just want him to be a nice, family pet, I'd say neutering is the way to go. |
| Think hard about it. If you chose to breed him then you need to think about why you would do that. Good suggestion to contact the breeder for their input IF youo are considering that route.
On the other hand, neutering him will make him a better pet, and a more popular canine to other dogs (females in heat excepted). I am always terrified about dogs getting stolen or lost, then getting into the wrong hands. It does happen. Many very responsible folks on this list have had their dogs get away on them. Hoow would you feel if he disappeared? There is a much higher chance of you never seeing him again if he is still intact....and think about the type of life he may then have.  |
| Neutering earlier, from 9-12 months does curb many of the male related problems such as peeing on anything and anyone. After that, the benefits are lost.
Since Denver is older, the benefits I see are: 1. Prostate cancer and general problems come with older males. So it would be something for the future. 2. Possible testecular tumors are eliminated. 3. Hormone related aggression may be lessened, but not learned behavior. If he disliked dogs sniffing his butt, then neutering wouldn't help. It's a good thing he's a friendly guy. 4. City license fees are outrageous for intact males and females. So there's a $$$ question here. 5. The possibility he could go "nuts" if a female were to come into heat in his vacinity and he were to jump a fence and father a litter.......more puppies to die down the road......either his or the second, third generation. One breeding boo-boo has far ranging consequences. 6. Someone see he has his nuts and steals him. I always neuter or spay here. It just eliminates so many problems. |
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