Neutering

impreza_spimpreza_sp
edited December 2008 in Shiba Inu (柴犬)
I have a lovely pedigree black tan shiba who is 3 months old. If I don't spey him what kind of traits can I expect? Do most people spey their dogs? Sorry, a bit new to the speying thing...Thanks..

Comments

  • MommyofNikoMommyofNiko
    edited November -1
    I cant tell you want to expect to not spay but I HIGHLY suggest spaying if you have no plans to breed (which is a whole other discussion).
    I personally dont see any benefits to not spaying.
    Dont know if this answers your questions, but most dogs on here tend to be spayed/neutered.
  • impreza_spimpreza_sp
    edited November -1
    Thanks Niko..
    My dog is male....Breeding would be nice cause he's such a good dog. What responsibilities does the male dog have after a organised set up mating session....Or is it a case by case thing....I have no clue...I'm off to go and do some research on breeding in Japan...Certainly I do not have the skill to breed puppies....
  • MommyofNikoMommyofNiko
    edited November -1
    Breeding is a VERY huge task that means a lot of responsibility. I cant speak much to it either but it requires a lot of money and dedication to ensure that you are bettering the breed. There is a lot of health testing, screening and so on. It is a lot of work and requires a lot to do it properly. It is not something to take lightly at all, and it doesnt sound like you are one to do that.
    Im sorry I said spay-If you cant tell I have girls...LOL.
  • TaaarsTaaars
    edited December 2008
    I would have to agree with Niko's mom, My sister tried to convince us to not to neutor Sol, said people would pay good money to use him as a breed dog, but honestly we purchased him and Luna as pets first...The sheer benefits of spay and neutor outweigh the future problems they could have had if we didnt (cancer top of the list). THe ONLY reason we wouldnt have done it if we lived in a large enough house to keep the pups, we couldnt sell them..hehe.

    But if you decide to go the breeding route talk to your vet about it and do some major research first...it is a large responsibilty.

    Cheers!
  • TheWalrusTheWalrus
    edited November -1
    To add my 2 cents to the mix... It's really difficult to get most of the proper testing done before breeding here in Japan. That is, the testing that a good breeder in the States would most likely be doing (Hips/Elbows/OFA/CERF/Genetic/Heart/Blood and yearly health tests). I'd go so far as to say that a vast majority of the breeders here do little to no testing on their dogs before breeding.

    I think this needs to change (and probably will in the future), as it's something every responsible breeder should be doing. Some of the testing is darn difficult to get done as there are very few (or no!) vets qualified to do them in Japan.
  • impreza_spimpreza_sp
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys, it sounds like a hugely specialised process which I am not skilled enough to partake in. Just a thought and also didn't really know what the norm was...
    I gave Mercutio a shower and shampoo yesterday and checked his balls and they have dropped so I guess nowis time to go to the vet..
    Thanks for a good insight.
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    It is highly specialized and should be left to professionals. He will live a healthy, happy life as a neutered pet all the same :)

    To simplify an answer - check out this thread:
    http://www.nihonken.org/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1710&page=1#Item_13
  • impreza_spimpreza_sp
    edited November -1
    That flow chart was great! Thanks so much! He pass the flow with flying colors as a 3 generation Japanese pedegree but we're off to see the wizard the wonderful wizard of dogs! vet time..
    Thanks again!
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Yes leave the breeding to the pros. If you want to become one of those pros someday, it will take a lot of research, dedication, and funds.

    Also at three months old, your dog is not yet old enough to know if he is a good candidate for breeding. He is not yet full grown so you cannot be sure he will be within standards, his mature personality and temperament has not been developed, and it is possible he could still develop some allergies or genetic defects. Those are all things that need to be addressed before he could be called a good candidate for breeding. Great pedigree is a great start for possible breeding but not a guarantee.

    You are making the right decision for your pup. However you might want to think about waiting until he is 6 months old before neutering him.
  • KFontaine04KFontaine04
    edited November -1
    You are doing the right thing by having him Neutered! Breeding is a huge responisbility and if you wern't in it to start with I wouldn't jump in now! Just enjoy your adorable boy as a Pet/companion for the rest of his wonderful life! He is so cute!
  • impreza_spimpreza_sp
    edited November -1
    Thanks all!
    I just read my first comment....my bad.. my pup is 6 months not 3. We just had his 6 month birthday yesterday! He got lots of new toys and probably wondered what the occassion was!!
    Cheers
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