Male Whippet - To Castrate Or Not?

[KatMatPhi]

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Hello all. I am new to this forum and would welcome some advice from those with male Whippets. My 15 month old is a lovely dog - very gentle. However he seems to have no interest in the ladies at all. Whilst this is a relief in one way (nobody wants an accident) it also leaves me unsure as to whether or not to have him castrated. If I did not have him castrated and subsequently he discovered an amorous interest would the experience turn him into a rampant Casanova? And would having him subsequently castrated cause him untold confusion.

I am sure these questions sound daft - it is just that I do not want him to undergo an operation unnecessarily.

Thanks for your help.

 

[bertha]

Hello all.  I am new to this forum and would welcome some advice from those with male Whippets.  My 15 month old is a lovely dog - very gentle.  However he seems to have no interest in the ladies at all.  Whilst this is a relief in one way (nobody wants an accident) it also leaves me unsure as to whether or not to have him castrated.  If I did not have him castrated and subsequently he discovered an amorous interest would the experience turn him into a rampant Casanova?  And would having him subsequently castrated cause him untold confusion.
I am sure these questions sound daft - it is just that I do not want him to undergo an operation unnecessarily.   

Thanks for your help.

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Leave well alone, why put him through an operation he doesn't need, poor chap. :unsure:

 

[meddling]

Hello all.  I am new to this forum and would welcome some advice from those with male Whippets.  My 15 month old is a lovely dog - very gentle.  However he seems to have no interest in the ladies at all.  Whilst this is a relief in one way (nobody wants an accident) it also leaves me unsure as to whether or not to have him castrated.  If I did not have him castrated and subsequently he discovered an amorous interest would the experience turn him into a rampant Casanova?  And would having him subsequently castrated cause him untold confusion.
I am sure these questions sound daft - it is just that I do not want him to undergo an operation unnecessarily.   

Thanks for your help.

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Welcome to K9 :thumbsup:

I wouldn't have him neutered unless he is a problem - I've had a few boys (not whippets) but have had only Alfie neutered as he was a nightmare when first rescued - anything and everything was humped!! Had him done and he turned into the model dog that he still is now 12 years later!

But if your boy is gentle and lovely I wouldn't worry him with an op.

 

[June Jonigk]

If he's not a problem, I'd keep him as he is - with his bits I worried about those sort of things when I kept my first boy, but even though he has had a taste of the girlies - he is not a problem at all - in fact he quite o angelic :huggles:

 

[doris]

he sounds perfect just the way he is o :thumbsup:

 

[rls22]

Yep same from me too.

Why put him under anaesthetic for an unnecessary operation. You just have the one dog, you're not keeping a mixed pack and it doesn't sound like he's causing any problems. So let him hang on to his crown jewels! :huggles:

 

[Cornish]

This is one of those topics where it depends on your point of view and how the dog is.

I have heard and read about possible health problems if your dogs keep their bits.

I have only ever had 3 male dogs in my life time as my mother didn't agree with pets as such (another story all together) but the first dog we had was an ex racing greyhound and we were told that if we took him on we had to sign to say we'd have him done, not race, show or lamp with him.

Not knowing any different we went a head and got him done... he was fine before and he was fine after.

With Sidney I have not had reason (unless we take him to our friends farm and there is an already (male) dog done who I am sure is on the wind up who will flaunt itself at every dog going and it gets them all hyper humpy) and the vet has always told us that unless he is a problem then leave him.

Ben on the other hand ... well lets just say that the vet has advised Ben gets done. :- " I have the appointment book for the end of next month as the vet said it would be best to get it done when he is 6 months....... but I am still not totally sure so have the my hand hovering over the phone to cancel at any minute.

So it is up to you... some of the other's may have some good advice for you.. :b

 

[Jessr123]

Unless there is an issue with the dog why bother castrating it? My Murphy has not been done and has shown no reason 4 me 2 get him castrated yet. However if he does start humping then I would be straight down the vets.

Interestingly when I asked the vet about it he said he recommends castration for larger dogs like labradors or german shepherds but usually doesnt recommend it for whippets unless there is a problem. He says because of their gentle nature there is never usually a problem, and I have 2 say Murphy has been fine mixing with both entire and castrated males.

 

[rls22]

This is one of those topics where it depends on your point of view and how the dog is.
I have heard and read about possible health problems if your dogs keep their bits.

I have only ever had 3 male dogs in my life time as my mother didn't agree with pets as such (another story all together) but the first dog we had was an ex racing greyhound and we were told that if we took him on we had to sign to say we'd have him done, not race, show or lamp with him.

Not knowing any different we went a head and got him done... he was fine before and he was fine after.

With Sidney I have not had reason (unless we take him to our friends farm and there is an already (male) dog done who I am sure is on the wind up who will flaunt itself at every dog going and it gets them all hyper humpy) and the vet has always told us that unless he is a problem then leave him.

Ben on the other hand ... well lets just say that the vet has advised Ben gets done. :- "  I have the appointment book for the end of next month as the vet said it would be best to get it done when he is 6 months....... but I am still not totally sure so have the my hand hovering over the phone to cancel at any minute.

So it is up to you... some of the other's may have some good advice for you.. :b

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Can I just ask why they are recommending castrating him so young.

I really wouldn't castrate mine until they were fully mature; at least 18 months old unless it is a really good medical reason. Vets are all too keen to get everyone's dogs castrated as young as possible :rant:

 

[whippetgood]

I really don't see the need to castrate a dog ,if he is showing no signs of

aggression leave him be!! my lad is 2yrs old and he still has his bits, sometimes

he is playing with his toys he might run upstairs and hump the duvet for a second

but then thats that!! whats the problem!! its normal and hes fine with other dogs.

 

[Cornish]

This is one of those topics where it depends on your point of view and how the dog is.
I have heard and read about possible health problems if your dogs keep their bits.

I have only ever had 3 male dogs in my life time as my mother didn't agree with pets as such (another story all together) but the first dog we had was an ex racing greyhound and we were told that if we took him on we had to sign to say we'd have him done, not race, show or lamp with him.

Not knowing any different we went a head and got him done... he was fine before and he was fine after.

With Sidney I have not had reason (unless we take him to our friends farm and there is an already (male) dog done who I am sure is on the wind up who will flaunt itself at every dog going and it gets them all hyper humpy) and the vet has always told us that unless he is a problem then leave him.

Ben on the other hand ... well lets just say that the vet has advised Ben gets done. :- "  I have the appointment book for the end of next month as the vet said it would be best to get it done when he is 6 months....... but I am still not totally sure so have the my hand hovering over the phone to cancel at any minute.

So it is up to you... some of the other's may have some good advice for you.. :b

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Can I just ask why they are recommending castrating him so young.

I really wouldn't castrate mine until they were fully mature; at least 18 months old unless it is a really good medical reason. Vets are all too keen to get everyone's dogs castrated as young as possible :rant:

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He is hyper, jumpy, biting even though he is told not to but that could be because of teething ..... not to be aggressive more playful and he is scenting, even though he is litter trained.

It was the vet who brought it up.

 

[rls22]

I'd be phoning and cancelling that op now!

He's still such a baby, getting him castrated is not going to be a magic cure to a behavioural issue. Give him a chance to sort it out. I'm sorry but that really doesn't seem to be a good enough reason to be putting him under anaesthetic.

Vets do make me so mad :angry:

 

[Cornish]

I'd be phoning and cancelling that op now!  He's still such a baby, getting him castrated is not going to be a magic cure to a behavioural issue.  Give him a chance to sort it out.  I'm sorry but that really doesn't seem to be a good enough reason to be putting him under anaesthetic.

Vets do make me so mad  :angry:

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As I said above I am not sure about it but was told to make the appointment and think about it .. if still not sure then cancel making sure I give at least 48 hours notice.

The bounding about, jumping and mouthing/biting are all puppy traits I know.... but you'd expect a vet to know what the heck they were talking about.

Back when the appointment was made I said to Ian that I am not sure about it and he said well, we'll see how he goes..... since then we have had an Uncle (last month) and Auntie (only yesterday) pass away and until seeing this post I have not really thought much about it....

The Collie bitch we go walking around the dam with has been done so we have no problems like that.

 

[whippetgood]

I'd be phoning and cancelling that op now!  He's still such a baby, getting him castrated is not going to be a magic cure to a behavioural issue.  Give him a chance to sort it out.  I'm sorry but that really doesn't seem to be a good enough reason to be putting him under anaesthetic.

Vets do make me so mad  :angry:

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Im in total agreement, he is still such a baby, hes bound to be all over the place

and no!! vets don't always know what they are on about, i too would cancel that appointment :thumbsup:

 

[Cornish]

I'd be phoning and cancelling that op now!  He's still such a baby, getting him castrated is not going to be a magic cure to a behavioural issue.  Give him a chance to sort it out.  I'm sorry but that really doesn't seem to be a good enough reason to be putting him under anaesthetic.

Vets do make me so mad  :angry:

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Im in total agreement, he is still such a baby, hes bound to be all over the place

and no!! vets don't always know what they are on about, i too would cancel that appointment :thumbsup:

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Been and done it..... I told the receptionist that I wasn't totally happy with the idea and can I have a worm pill please... will send Ian to pick that up tomorrow :lol:

 

[whippetgood]

I'd be phoning and cancelling that op now!  He's still such a baby, getting him castrated is not going to be a magic cure to a behavioural issue.  Give him a chance to sort it out.  I'm sorry but that really doesn't seem to be a good enough reason to be putting him under anaesthetic.

Vets do make me so mad  :angry:

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Im in total agreement, he is still such a baby, hes bound to be all over the place

and no!! vets don't always know what they are on about, i too would cancel that appointment :thumbsup:

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Been and done it..... I told the receptionist that I wasn't totally happy with the idea and can I have a worm pill please... will send Ian to pick that up tomorrow :lol:

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You've done the right thing in my opinion, give the little lad some time to level out :thumbsup:

 

[Cornish]

I'd be phoning and cancelling that op now!  He's still such a baby, getting him castrated is not going to be a magic cure to a behavioural issue.  Give him a chance to sort it out.  I'm sorry but that really doesn't seem to be a good enough reason to be putting him under anaesthetic.

Vets do make me so mad  :angry:

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Im in total agreement, he is still such a baby, hes bound to be all over the place

and no!! vets don't always know what they are on about, i too would cancel that appointment :thumbsup:

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Been and done it..... I told the receptionist that I wasn't totally happy with the idea and can I have a worm pill please... will send Ian to pick that up tomorrow :lol:

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You've done the right thing in my opinion, give the little lad some time to level out :thumbsup:

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Thanks for your advice :huggles:

 

[rls22]

I am pleased that you've cancelled. :lol:

If he is still a problem in 6-12 months time when he is more mature then that will be the time to take him. :thumbsup:

 

[jok]

Lots of people find that castrating / speying a dog or bitch at a young age actually keeps them 'puppyish' for longer.

The most excitable and naughty Whippet in our family is my mums Alfie. He is 2 and still a nutter - he was castrated at 8 months as he was a rescue. Holly is only a few weeks older than him and is a picture of calm and tranquility. :thumbsup:

As for the scenting - most dogs go through it during the teenage phase. Even my Frankie did and he has always been a very calm and quiet dog around the house.

The behaviour your describing is pretty typical of a lad his age.

Glad you've decided to cancel :thumbsup:

 

[Cornish]

Lots of people find that castrating / speying a dog or bitch at a young age actually keeps them 'puppyish' for longer.
The most excitable and naughty Whippet in our family is my mums Alfie.  He is 2 and still a nutter - he was castrated at 8 months as he was a rescue.  Holly is only a few weeks older than him and is a picture of calm and tranquility. :thumbsup:

As for the scenting - most dogs go through it during the teenage phase.  Even my Frankie did and he has always been a very calm and quiet dog around the house.

The behaviour your describing is pretty typical of a lad his age.

Glad you've decided to cancel :thumbsup:

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I only have Sidney to compare with Ben and he is as quiet and laid back as a mouse.. so not really much to go on :lol:

Thanks :huggles: