Oh well, before I tell you what the question is I need to tell you most people here think a pedigree is dog food...Erm..yeah.
Emma is a show puppy (May 9th first show) and I keep getting asked a stupid question - am I getting her spayed? Geez, no. It's ironical on one hand, so many mixes having pups (I totally disapprove of this, of course) and so many irresponsible people breeding or thinking about breeding their poorly bred dogs (some not even pure breeds). I am the first one to blame irresponsible breeding and not spaying/neutering a dog that should never produce a litter.
But now it's really getting on my nerves. First time I was asked I was "Whaaaaat...no.." and laughed. Now it doesn't seem so funny.
Anyhow I am not even thinking any further before I hear some good judges' opinions of her.
Monday, April 27, 2009
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Hi there ! :)
ReplyDeletedon´t know much on these Mather... but I have been hearing that if you don´t want to breed, neutering a pup can prevent diseases...
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Emma is a show puppy :) So spaying her is out of question ;)
ReplyDeleteBesides spaying/neutering a young dog is a big no no, they should grow up first, then they should be spayed/neutered. Of course, no dog should be allowed to breed unless they prove their value in conformation ring or agility/obedience, etc. And no dog under 2 should be allowed to produce litters.
ReplyDeleteMoreover, besides titles, a dog should be in perfect health, and all health tests should be passed. Breeding is not a simple thing to do if one is after high quality :)
And breeding should never be considered for any dog, I agree. I am all for spaying/neutering dogs that should not produce litters.
Hi Emma! A show dog should not be spayed or else it will be faulted. A healthy dog with good conformation with no genetic problems can only be allowed to be bred. But we should be breeding with good intentions only, not to make quick bucks like most people do with pedigree or even mixed breed dogs. My hoomans always believe that a dog should only be spayed atleast after 2n's heat or after 2 years old. If a dog is spayed so young even before the 1st heat, it's no good because the bitch will have undeveloped hips & teats. However, mixed breeds & mongrels must be spayed to prevent anymore unwanted litters that people don't want. There are so many pros & cons with spaying & without spaying too. I will only get spayed once the pups have gone to new homes & I am back to normal again. By then, I'm already 4 years old & that's the perfect time for me & any other dogs to get spayed. My hoomans say, try to wait a little longer like 4 or 5 years old before spaying. It's better that way. Ofcourse, they must prevent any accidents from happening when we come on heat because usually there are many mating accidents due to carelessness. But this is a big big difference from purposely breeding a dog & a mistake.
ReplyDeleteThis is just my hoomans' opinion. Anyway, we can't wait to see pictures of Emma in her first show! Do take loads!
Smoochies,
Solid Gold Dancer
Hi Amber,
ReplyDeleteAre you going to retire from shows? I know you are Ch and the only reason I am not spayed is because we will enter the conformation ring. It's too early to talk about anything else besides conformation shows for a year or two.
I also agree that a dog spayed/neutered before the age of two will not develop properly, but under no circumstances should a dog be bred during that time. Large breeds are still pups at that age, still growing and developing.
We totally disapprove of the ones who breed their dogs for a quick buck. There is no such a thing when it comes to good breeding practices. Again, it is way too early to talk about that, but people keep annoying us with questions like this! Most are totally uneducated about such matters. They think it's ok to breed any dog to any dog which makes me cringe to their lack of education. They have no idea about lines, about conformation, about dog health and many other aspects.
In our opinion, only dogs with perfect health and great conformation, dogs that were judged in the show ring, should be bred. Good conformation equals good health in most cases, still tests should be performed to establish that.
Hi again Emma! I am not a Champion yet. I have only entered a show once & never really made it anywhere because I was up against Chloe & Chloe is always better in terms of looks & grace! Though my hoomans say I have better conformation. I will continue entering for shows as long as I can but if I do not become a Champion, it does not matter. I am already a Champion in so many other fields. People can already see that I have fantastic conformation but maybe I don't stand out so much compared to the other bitches have longer hair than me. That's why Chloe beat me. Her fur flows. Now my fur is thick with the help of good nutrition & air-cond. Maybe I'll be able to win some rosettes but I doubt I'll become a Champion that easily. I have to be spayed very soon anyway. I'm turning 4 next year. If my hoomans decide to spay me later like 5 years old, then I will have more time to compete in the ring & achieve my title. Chloe needs two more Challenge to cert to become a Mal.Ch. It's not easy for us Goldens to win ad there are so many of us! That's the problem when we're too much of a popular breed. BOL!
ReplyDeleteSmoochies,
Solid Gold Dancer
Hey, but you rule in agility and other fields! I believe you are are great young lady and I hope you will also achieve your conformation title. If not, this is life, you rule anyhow :) I believe you also do well in obedience?
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