Quote Originally Posted by frankykeno View Post
With regard to our new male dog (who in case you haven't read his thread is a 2 year old Japanese Mastiff x Bulldog).

I believe he should be neutered. I've always kept dogs that were spayed or neutered and feel it makes for a better pet. Also I think this dog will be an even more balanced, attentive home protection animal if he is not stressed by the drive to breed.

My husband on the other hand, while agreeing somewhat with me, is concerned it will make this male dog lazy and less alert. Mike is also concerned with how hard this might be on a fully mature male dog. I'm not sure on this point since all my previous dogs were fixed as puppies.

So what's your opinion. I have a call into the vet clinic to book his neutering and would like to put my husband's worries to rest about this procedure. I'm especially interested in those of you that do own some of the stronger natured, protective breeds. Did you get your male dogs altered? If so did you see any major change in how they help you care for your home's security?
We have an un-neutered 3 year old adult husky.. a rescue (not from a shelter, just from a rotten home)... My fiance never got him neutered and he got him before we moved in 2gether...

I am getting him neutered ASAP.. Solely for his will to roam (i replace fence boards weekly).. not to mention he humps my other male dogs... marks EVERYTHING....
He also is the biggest wimp on the planet.. so losing his *ahems* isn't going to make him any weaker.




Also I have a neutered 6 year old rottie/american bulldog mix who has PLENTY of energy (loves loves loves fetch). And would protect me & my home to the death. He was neutered as an adult about 2 years ago (at the rescue I got him from)

I have a boxer rescue who was neutered as a puppy, more energy than a ball of cotton candy... and lets me know if ANYone comes near the house let alone actually comes up to a door.

hope that helps