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“Should I spay\/neuter my dog?”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

That is a\u00a0decision only you can make as you know your\u00a0lifestyle best.\u00a0\u00a0 I recommend doing your research on the risks and benefits of spaying and neutering and making a decision with your vet\u00a0based on your current situation.<\/p>\n

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Below is a link to a video where Dr. Becker provides her medical opinion on the topic.\u00a0 If you don’t have time to watch the 25 minute video, here are links to a few\u00a0articles that weigh the pros and cons of each approach.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2011\/02\/17\/dangers-of-early-pet-spaying-or-neutering.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.whole-dog-journal.com\/issues\/7_9\/features\/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.gopetsamerica.com\/dog-health\/spay_neuter_risks_benefits.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\n\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/enPCZA1WFKY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\">http:\/\/youtu.be\/enPCZA1WFKY<\/a><\/p>\n“If I decide to spay\/neuter, when do you think I should\u00a0do it?”\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are responsible enough to absolutely guarantee your unsterilized\u00a0dog will NOT have the opportunity to mate, I would encourage you to wait until your dog is past puberty to spay or neuter.<\/p>\nNote: Some breeders believe\u00a0that if you want your male dog to have a more masculine head (a blocky head), you should not neuter him until after he is 18-24 months old.\u00a0 I am not aware of any studies on the effects of delayed neutering and male head shape, but this is something to keep in mind if you want your male dog’s head to develop to its full potential.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n“How do you manage your dogs?”\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nObviously the dogs in our breeding programs are intact (not spayed or neutered).\u00a0 It takes a tremendous amount of commitment and responsibility to ensure that intact dogs are not\u00a0accidentally bred.\u00a0 When our females are in heat, they do not go to dog parks, doggy daycare, the groomers, etc.\u00a0 They are not left unattended in the backyard.\u00a0 They are not allowed anywhere near an intact male – unless they are both on leashes, kept far away from one another and their rears are protected by bloomers.\u00a0 We take these precautions a week before and a week after their heat cycle in case they are having a silent heat we are unaware of.\u00a0 That means about a month of careful control over that dog.\u00a0 It is not difficult; it simply takes commitment and responsibility.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nHere are the products we use:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n* Bloomers<\/strong> – If you leave your female dog intact, she will have her first heat cycle some time after six months of age and every six months thereafter. Aggie came into heat for the first time at 8 months old. Some individuals have asked me what bloomers they can buy to keep the bitch from spotting around the house. Below are some of the items I have used.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n* Four Paws Wee Wee Diaper Garment – <\/strong>they aren’t the cutest bloomers, but they work! We buy the extra large size. The velcro makes them adjustable until the girls grow into them.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/extra-large-waist-25-34-55-90-lbs-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1561\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/extra-large-waist-25-34-55-90-lbs-.jpg\" alt=\"extra-large-waist-25-34-55-90-lbs-\" width=\"270\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/extra-large-waist-25-34-55-90-lbs-.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/extra-large-waist-25-34-55-90-lbs--300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n* Custom Bloomers –<\/strong> we have also ordered custom bloomers from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dogbloomers.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\">www.dogbloomers.blogspot.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Below is a photo of Aggie wearing her custom bloomers after giving birth to a litter of puppies.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1563\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n.jpg\" alt=\"564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n\" width=\"346\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/564488_10200205455007405_88664511_n-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n* Etsy –<\/strong> Etsy also has vendors that sell custom bloomers. Search for the shop owner, Cody’s Haven, or use the search term “dog diaper”. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\">www.etsy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/il_570xN_376332936_7ggd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1564\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/il_570xN_376332936_7ggd.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN_376332936_7ggd\" width=\"205\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/il_570xN_376332936_7ggd.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/il_570xN_376332936_7ggd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/il_570xN_376332936_7ggd-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n* Stayfree Overnight Maxi without Wings<\/strong> – inserting a maxi pad keeps the bloomers clean longer between washings.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_3822.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1562\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_3822.png\" alt=\"IMG_3822\" width=\"192\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_3822.png 533w, https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_3822-259x300.png 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"“Should I spay\/neuter my dog?” That is a\u00a0decision only you can make as you know your\u00a0lifestyle best.\u00a0\u00a0 I recommend doing your research on the risks and benefits of spaying and neutering and making a decision with your vet\u00a0based on your current situation.   Below is a link to a video where Dr. Becker provides her […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1569"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3215,"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569\/revisions\/3215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trupridelabradors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}