Vikki wrote 06/15/2007 09:36 PM
 Difference between castration and sterilization
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Probably a stupid question but I am very curious.
I recently attended a training seminar. The speaker, (a well known author and trainer) made the statement that she was against castration and preferred sterilization.
I obviously know the difference but what is the benefit to the dog mentally to sterilize and leave the nuts in place?
BTW, the speaker breeds GSDs and does tracking.
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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#145013 - 06/16/2007 10:06 AM |
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Theres really no benefit for the dog. It simply means that it can get testicular cancer and the such.
I suppose if you wanted to show it but not breed it...
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Vikki wrote 06/16/2007 10:46 AM
Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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Oh dear, my apologies to all the males.  I should have used the proper word testicles. It occured to after I sent the post that could be offensive.
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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#145020 - 06/16/2007 10:53 AM |
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The benefit is it allows puppies to develop correctly as opposed to what happens when dogs are neutered too young.
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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#145026 - 06/16/2007 11:08 AM |
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The benefit is it allows puppies to develop correctly as opposed to what happens when dogs are neutered too young.
Vikki, was the trainer referring to the sterilization/castration issue in regards to puppies or adult dogs, or both? Susan is correct about castration negatively effecting a growing pup, though I'm not clear about whether this trainer thought that ADULT dogs would be negatively effected, mentally, by the procedure as well...?
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Theres really no benefit for the dog. It simply means that it can get testicular cancer and the such.
I respectfully disagree. Castration does not allow the pup to develop correctly, as Susan said. Testosterone does serve a purpose.
Sterilization would prevent the dog from being able to produce pups, but it would not diminish their development or drives...including the drive to mate, incidentally.
The difference between sterilization and castration is the difference between a eunich and a man with a vasectomy. Big difference, IMO! 
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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Amber, respectfully, I totally agree with you  . But what if we're talking about mature, adult dogs? Would you still opt for the sterilization, or would the differences between the two be lessened at that point?
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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#145032 - 06/16/2007 11:59 AM |
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Amber, respectfully, I totally agree with you . But what if we're talking about mature, adult dogs? Would you still opt for the sterilization, or would the differences between the two be lessened at that point?
~Natalya
I assumed that the trainer the OP was referring to was talking about immature dogs and I assumed she was talking about working dogs. Some people think that neutering will affect the dog's working ability throughout their life...and maybe that trainer is one of those people.
If all things are equal then I would probably opt for castration with a mature adult, just because it would reduce risks of cancer.
But that's assuming all things ARE equal, and I would be interested to hear from people who have done a lot of work with both neutered and intact adult working dogs before I formed a strong opinion one way or another.
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilization
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#145041 - 06/16/2007 02:28 PM |
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From what I've read and spoken with folks about, castration does not slow or restrict bone growth(Height and such). Dogs castrated at a young age grow more slender, they just don't fill out as much.
A non-castrated dog will fill out and become a bit more muscular. Which, if your going into any sort of dog sport, is a good thing.
I could be wrong, but i've spoken with trainers, breeders and other dog folks and that is the general idea. I think I'm going to have to call the veterinarian just to ask now.
I always go with Castration (Neuter) on dogs I own, but after 18 months. This way, you get the best of both worlds, more filling out and muscle groth as well as reduced risks of certain cancers.
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Re: Difference between castration and sterilizatio
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From what I've read and spoken with folks about, castration does not slow or restrict bone growth(Height and such). .....
I think that it's pretty commonly known now that puberty-related sex hormones are part of the signal for growth plates to close, so with lower sex hormone levels, the bones can continue to grow later into adolescence. So no, I don't think it inhibits bone growth.
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