Spaying GSDs

summerbreeze · 08-10-2012, 01:15 AM

Hi,

Anyone has pros/cons of spaying a GSD 7 month puppy? We have another male somewhat agressive dog who is neutered and a 3 year old who is spayed. There's coyotes by us and other dogs. We also have some young kids. Thank you!

msvette2u · 08-10-2012, 01:19 AM

Excellent time to catch her before her 1st heat.

Xeph · 08-10-2012, 01:22 AM

I personally feel it's best to wait until maturity, if you can keep it all managed. But, if you can;t do it, I'd spay now :-/

summerbreeze · 08-10-2012, 01:34 AM

We feel bad about not giving her the opportunity to have puppies but we wouldn't be around much to help them. We also worry that all the dogs may get more aggressive to each other. Plus with the kids, we have to keep the house clean during the time she's in heat.

Zeeva · 08-10-2012, 01:35 AM

To spay is my say...and spay as early as your vet recommends...

summerbreeze · 08-10-2012, 01:41 AM

Ok, sounds like that's what most of you think too with the situation. Thanks for the fast feedback!

**Castlemaid** · 08-10-2012, 02:04 AM

Some people feel it is better to wait until they are older, but if you are concerned about the issues surrounding an intact female, then go ahead.

No need to feel bad about not letting her have puppies - not letting her have puppies is a responsible thing to do. So many things could go wrong, and so many oops litters with unwanted pups in the world. Not saying that yours would have an oops litter, or that the pups would be unwanted - but if you are on the fence about spaying, there is no shortage of puppies in the world, and you are possibly saving yourself major expenses and heartbreak if problems arise.

**lhczth** · 08-10-2012, 10:09 AM

Normally I would say wait, but since you have concerns, I would make an appointment now to get her done.

vom Eisenherz · 08-10-2012, 10:17 AM

Seriously? No one on this board is going to give this poor dog the benefit of her caring (or she wouldn't be asking!) owner knowing the information relating to all the proven dangers of early spaying?

I will.

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf

Canine Sports Productions: Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete

It's good of you to care enough to ask, summberbreeze. So many just blindly follow what everyone tells them to do, not ever questioning WHY and WHY NOT. Good for you. Hope those articles will give you some help in deciding which risks are most concerning for you.

Konotashi · 08-10-2012, 10:38 AM

Good links given above.

However, don't feel bad about 'not giving her the chance to have puppies.'
Dogs don't reproduce because they want to have a family and raise their pups. They reproduce for instincutal and evolutional reasons. A female won't be sad if she never gets to have pups. Completely different mentality than humans.

08-10-2012, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
summerbreeze New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Spaying GSDs Hi, Anyone has pros/cons of spaying a GSD 7 month puppy? We have another male somewhat agressive dog who is neutered and a 3 year old who is spayed. There's coyotes by us and other dogs. We also have some young kids. Thank you!

08-10-2012, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Xeph Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 5,196	I personally feel it's best to wait until maturity, if you can keep it all managed. But, if you can;t do it, I'd spay now :-/ __________________ Jackie and the Marcato Shepherds (and one cat) Strauss: The service dog Mirada: The Mogwai Wesson: The girl with a boy's name Mahler: The sporty sable Vixie: The plucky show girl Barrett: The Frikken Tikken

08-10-2012, 01:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
summerbreeze New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Thank you We feel bad about not giving her the opportunity to have puppies but we wouldn't be around much to help them. We also worry that all the dogs may get more aggressive to each other. Plus with the kids, we have to keep the house clean during the time she's in heat.

08-10-2012, 02:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Castlemaid The Administrator from the Great White North, eh? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 11,300	Some people feel it is better to wait until they are older, but if you are concerned about the issues surrounding an intact female, then go ahead. No need to feel bad about not letting her have puppies - not letting her have puppies is a responsible thing to do. So many things could go wrong, and so many oops litters with unwanted pups in the world. Not saying that yours would have an oops litter, or that the pups would be unwanted - but if you are on the fence about spaying, there is no shortage of puppies in the world, and you are possibly saving yourself major expenses and heartbreak if problems arise. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH

08-10-2012, 10:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 13,807	Normally I would say wait, but since you have concerns, I would make an appointment now to get her done. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

08-10-2012, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Excellent time to catch her before her 1st heat.

08-10-2012, 01:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zeeva Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,309	To spay is my say...and spay as early as your vet recommends...

08-10-2012, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
summerbreeze New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Ok, sounds like that's what most of you think too with the situation. Thanks for the fast feedback!

08-10-2012, 10:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
vom Eisenherz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 241	Seriously? No one on this board is going to give this poor dog the benefit of her caring (or she wouldn't be asking!) owner knowing the information relating to all the proven dangers of early spaying? I will. http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf Canine Sports Productions: Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete It's good of you to care enough to ask, summberbreeze. So many just blindly follow what everyone tells them to do, not ever questioning WHY and WHY NOT. Good for you. Hope those articles will give you some help in deciding which risks are most concerning for you.

08-10-2012, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Konotashi Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,863	Good links given above. However, don't feel bad about 'not giving her the chance to have puppies.' Dogs don't reproduce because they want to have a family and raise their pups. They reproduce for instincutal and evolutional reasons. A female won't be sad if she never gets to have pups. Completely different mentality than humans. __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom -FDCh -TF -Fastest 2012 U-FLI Pomeranian "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog."

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