Doggo-Virgo
Tourist
Hi all, what would be an acceptable way or reason to ask foŕ an unsterilized dog without people catching on or getting suspicious?
Neutered dogs
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Christheskunk
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Beastality isnt what comes to mind when a dog is nuetered or not. I dont see an intact dog and assume it is being fondled in private. Just say, "I'd rather have a dog who is not neutered" and if pressed you can say "i think it is cruel to nueter them".
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egoldstein
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It takes a little effort on your part, but effort that can pay off in greater quality of care due to being more informed about canine health....
I would suggest reading up on the negative efffects of neutering as well as the positive ones as there are many reasons to keep a dog intact for health; neutering can increase certain caincers, muscular/joint/skeletal issues, etc. Don't just load yourself up on talking points, but read about the subject. A lot of people are intimidated by reading research papers, but a great number of them are accessible and easy enough to read by the average person with the occasional need to look up some terms. Being informed allows you to engage in discussions about the topic and help spread awareness.
Some of these links should help get you started.
www.parsemus.org
www.ucdavis.edu
Many of the risks and benefits of neutering affect some breeds more than others.
For anyone with an intact bitch I highly recommend reading "Breed Variations in the Incidence of Pyometra and Mammary Tumours in Swedish Dogs"
You'll probably hear claims about how neutering reduces aggression; however, the paper "Aggression toward Familiar People, Strangers, and Conspecifics in Gonadectomized and Intact Dogs" disputes that, a relevant quote from the paper:
Other sources, such as kennel clubs can link to specific research that might affect one breed more than others, such as the AKC page on Rottweilers, look under the "Health" subsection for their recommendations on when to neuter as an example.
I would suggest reading up on the negative efffects of neutering as well as the positive ones as there are many reasons to keep a dog intact for health; neutering can increase certain caincers, muscular/joint/skeletal issues, etc. Don't just load yourself up on talking points, but read about the subject. A lot of people are intimidated by reading research papers, but a great number of them are accessible and easy enough to read by the average person with the occasional need to look up some terms. Being informed allows you to engage in discussions about the topic and help spread awareness.
Some of these links should help get you started.
How Spaying and Neutering Affect Health
The loss of hormones from spaying and neutering pets may affect health, including a higher chance of joint disorders, cancers, and obesity.
www.parsemus.org
An update on the risks and benefits of neutering in dogs - The Veterinary Nurse
According to the Pet Food Manufacturer's Association (PFMA, 2017) there are just over 8.5 million pet dogs in the UK. Although there are no accurate records of how many of these dogs are neutered, recent estimates range from 40% (VetCompass Infographics, 2017) to 81% (PDSA PAW report, 2017)...
www.theveterinarynurse.com
When Should You Neuter Your Dog to Avoid Health Risks?
UC Davis researchers find that a dog's risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders if neutered within the first year of life varies greatly depending on the breed.
www.ucdavis.edu
Many of the risks and benefits of neutering affect some breeds more than others.
For anyone with an intact bitch I highly recommend reading "Breed Variations in the Incidence of Pyometra and Mammary Tumours in Swedish Dogs"
You'll probably hear claims about how neutering reduces aggression; however, the paper "Aggression toward Familiar People, Strangers, and Conspecifics in Gonadectomized and Intact Dogs" disputes that, a relevant quote from the paper:
Other sources, such as kennel clubs can link to specific research that might affect one breed more than others, such as the AKC page on Rottweilers, look under the "Health" subsection for their recommendations on when to neuter as an example.
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Silv
Tourist
My planned excuse was 'In case I want puppies' or something, but having a moral stance might be a better excuse
Mortimer snerd
Tourist
Just ask if the dog is neutered. It's a reasonable question and doesn't really require an explanation. It should be a part of your decision process no matter what. If you pass on a dog, a detailed description of why isn't required. Making a snap decision based on that info will likely cause you to be judged, though. Take it in stride and make a decision later to avoid that.
Frankly, everything else is less important than the dog fitting your lifestyle and living arrangements as a platonic partner. Thinking like that will raise the chances of a successful adoption and help keep dogs out of shelters.
Frankly, everything else is less important than the dog fitting your lifestyle and living arrangements as a platonic partner. Thinking like that will raise the chances of a successful adoption and help keep dogs out of shelters.