Should i neuter my vizsla

Yes, I offer personal consultations on choosing the best breed for your family and lifestyle. Learn more about my Dog Breed Consulting Service. Ah, let the debate begin! Honestly, male Vizslas have pros and cons, and female Vizslas have pros and cons. Visit Male Dogs versus Female Dogs. If I just want a dog for a pet, not for showing or breeding, does it matter whether he has AKC registration papers? First you need to know what registration papers really mean — and don't mean. There's an adorable Vizsla puppy at the pet shop.

The store manager assures me they only buy from responsible breeders. Could this be true? There are no responsible Vizsla breeders who would ever place one of their Vizsla puppies in a pet shop for resale. It's hard! The sad truth is that the vast majority of people offering Vizsla puppies for sale are unknowledgeable, irresponsible, completely clueless — or all of the above. You can do puppy personality tests.

I'm interested in adopting a dog rather than buying from a dog breeder. There are rumours that spaying or neutering changes the personality of your pet. However, experts have said that this is not at all true. There are many reasons why you should have your Vizsla spayed or neutered, not least of all because it will likely improve their quality of life and stop you from worrying about a litter of puppies. Spaying is proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer and uterine infections, and neutering similarly prevents testicular cancer.

So, if you want to prevent these major Vizsla killers, neutering and spaying is a sure fire way. Neutering your male Vizsla will also ensure that he is on his best behaviour at all times. Neutering prevents aggressive and territorial behaviours, and also means that he wont be spending his entire walk hunting for a partner.

Unsterilized females are prone to infections in the uterus. The condition is known as pyometra. Immediate veterinary attention is required as pyometra is life-threatening.

Uterine cancer is another condition that can be avoided by sterilizing your female. Some cancers are more common in unsterilized females. Many people fear that sterilizing a male will result in a dog that is not protective or is fat and lazy.

Sterilized male Vizlas will be less aggressive to other male dogs. However, they will still retain their natural protectiveness towards their owners. They also will continue to work well in pointing and retrieving. They may improve on the hunting field because their minds are more focused.

Some sterilized males may tend to gain some weight, but this is easily managed by sufficient exercise and diet. For many years it was thought that sterilizing a female Vizsla would make her more aggressive, particularly towards other female dogs. Some studies suggested the opposite: that the female dog would be calmer and less aggressive. The latest research indicates that generalizations cannot be made. Some dogs may be more settled and less aggressive without the hormonal fluctuations brought about by having seasons.

Occasionally there may be a female who is more aggressive after sterilization. Generally, it is thought that the females remain relatively constant in their aggression levels. Increases in aggression are more likely due to maturation. A female Vizsla in season may whine a lot and will show flirtatious behavior with male dogs. If she is a particularly fussy female, she may also be aggressive to males that she does not feel are acceptable.

The bitch in season can also be very clingy and anxious. All of this disappears with neutering. Vizslas are prone to obesity. It is possible that after neutering your, Vizsla could show a greater propensity to obesity.

Studies show this is more common in the first two years after sterilization. If obesity is managed during this period, then the tendency to gain weight seems to decline. Both male and female dogs are anesthetized for neutering.

Generally, the anesthetic for male dogs is lighter, and the duration of the surgery is shorter. Female dogs must have a deeper anesthetic as spaying is a more complex and invasive procedure than castration. Any anesthetic carries a risk for any dog.

Some individual animals may show allergic, or other severe reactions to anesthetics and could die. Fortunately, this is relatively rare. Hemorrhage is a surgery risk, especially for female dogs. Your Vizsla may have some pain after surgery, especially females. The veterinarian will prescribe painkillers, and the dog should be encouraged to rest. Vizslas are prone to diseases of the blood.

Hemolytic Anemia affects the red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen. These are serious concerns for surgery. Vaccinations must be up to date in any female Vizsla that is bred. It is essential as the mother is responsible for passing antibodies onto the puppies to protect them during the first weeks of life.

Vaccines cover serious diseases such as parvovirus and distemper, which kill thousands of dogs every year. Puppies are particularly susceptible and need the best start they can get. It is crucial to ensure your Vizsla is vaccinated before neutering. Any exposure to a veterinary practice will put the dog at risk of contracting diseases. Vaccinations remove this risk. Neutering your Vizsla can have many positive benefits on both health and behavior.

It is important that the Vizsla only be neutered after puberty to prevent unwanted problems from early neutering. Breed standards for temperament, conformation, general appearance, and functionality must be seen in the breeding dog. It is also vital to ensure that you have homes for all puppies you breed and that you accept responsibility for those puppies for the rest of their lives. We all hope to have our dogs wonderfully trained, responsive to our commands, making us proud.

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