I
Noticed that a lot of people on this forum alter their male dogs. My experience is with Newfys. I have never had to alter any of my dogs, even with intact girls around who I did not want them to breed with. I now have a 9 mo old EM.He is my only dog. I was not thinking of altering him, but now I am curious.I wouldn't do it until he was full grown(2-3 yrs). I was concerned about the increased incidence of sarcoma and TLC and a possible connection to bloat. I was wondering if any of you with altered dogs would share with me your reasons for doing so. Thanks, always trying to learn.
Noticed that a lot of people on this forum alter their male dogs. My experience is with Newfys. I have never had to alter any of my dogs, even with intact girls around who I did not want them to breed with. I now have a 9 mo old EM.He is my only dog. I was not thinking of altering him, but now I am curious.I wouldn't do it until he was full grown(2-3 yrs). I was concerned about the increased incidence of sarcoma and TLC and a possible connection to bloat. I was wondering if any of you with altered dogs would share with me your reasons for doing so. Thanks, always trying to learn.