[Amitiel]

I have a friend (in England) that has a somewhat rare breed of dog - her & hubby are of 2 minds about neutering or placing him for sire

I suggest neutering but I need more reasons - as she keeps bringing up that he is considered (by English standards anyway) to be on the rare side (Canaan)

[lozachops]

What a gorgeous ball of fluff! Im sorry that Im no help to your question, but he/she is sure a cutie!

[Wimble Woof]

Originally Posted by Amitiel

I have a friend (in England) that has a somewhat rare breed of dog - her & hubby are of 2 minds about neutering or placing him for sire

I suggest neutering but I need more reasons - as she keeps bringing up that he is considered (by English standards anyway) to be on the rare side (Canaan)

Rarity alone isnt a reason to breed. I'd suggest that they perhaps show him atleast and definately get health testing done if thats the route that they intend on taking.
A "rare" breed today is flooding the shelters tomorrow.

[Amitiel]

Originally Posted by Wimble Woof

Rarity alone isnt a reason to breed. I'd suggest that they perhaps show him atleast and definately get health testing done if thats the route that they intend on taking.
A "rare" breed today is flooding the shelters tomorrow.

I agree - I mentioned that to her, even asked her to take a walk thru her local shelter and see the number of pets there - think she is leaning to neutering but her hubby is the one thinking the boy needs to sire at least once - even their vet is advising them neuter for all the health reasons

[LeRoymydog]

I would think neuter because the possiblilty of cancer. He may be rare, but if he got cancer and died, then he'd be even more rare.

[Laurelin]

I agree with Wimble Woof. Rarity alone is not a reason to breed. The dog still needs to meet the breed standard and have health testing and a good temperament to be breed worthy. I'd educate them on what needs to be done and the costs and then see what happens personally.

[Amitiel]

well - he is scheduled for neutering on the 10th - seems hubby brought home a friend last night and the dog tried humping the friend's wife - opps - now to keep him from changing his mind -

[Laurelin]

Hehe, that always works too.

[Amitiel]

laughed when I heard

[Shalva]

well i am glad they decided to neuter as being a rare breed is not a good enough reason to breed.... however, humping behavior, like any other behavior is trainable and is not an inevitable part of having intact dogs..... most often it is dominance behavior and not sexual at all.....

A little training will take care of the humping behavior as that is totally unacceptable.... none of my intact boys have ever humped anything because to be frank.... I don't allow it......

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[Amitiel]

oh I agree - but if that is what it takes to get a neutering - then for now I'll keep my mouth shut & say something later about training