William Dutton wrote 10/09/2008 08:36 PM Altering a Schutzhund Dog #212015 - 10/09/2008 08:36 PM
William Dutton Webboard User Reg: 06-02-2008 Posts: 29 Loc: New Jersey, USA Offline	I have a 6 mo Belgian Malinois and don't plan to alter him although I wanted to visit the different point of views on the subject. Please take into consideration he is going through training for Schutzhund competition. What are your thoughts on altering and also altering a working dog? Thanks!
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Aaron Myracle wrote 10/09/2008 09:12 PM Re: Altering a Schutzhund Dog [Re: William Dutton ] #212020 - 10/09/2008 09:12 PM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	If both testicles are properly descended, and you can ensure your dog doesn't contribute to canine overpopulation, there is no arguement for altering your dog- working or otherwise.
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steve strom wrote 10/10/2008 08:12 AM Re: Altering a Schutzhund Dog [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #212040 - 10/10/2008 08:12 AM
steve strom Webboard User Reg: 03-17-2006 Posts: 4203 Loc: Offline	I had to neuter mine at 5 because he was having prostate problems but if it wasnt for that I wouldnt have bothered. If your worried about him losing his drive and energy Wiliam, I would doubt it. I'm with Alyssa, unless you have a good reason to neuter I would not do it.
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Angela Burrell wrote 10/10/2008 10:35 AM Re: Altering a Schutzhund Dog [Re: steve strom ] #212046 - 10/10/2008 10:35 AM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	http://leerburg.com/neuter.htm Edit: I have seen Ed say more than once that he neuters all of his retired working dogs (to prevent prostate/testicular problems/cancer).
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