castrated dog

[big yankee]

We had our miniature schnauzer castrated some time ago and ever since then we find a large number of dogs seem drawn to him and won't leave him alone. Is there any way we can stop this?

[wolf63]

I found this: - "Are there any behavioural side-effects of castration?

It is believed that castrated dogs smell different and can become the focus of attention from other males. This is particularly evident in recently castrated dogs.

http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/ccp51/cc/dog-b ehaviour/dog-castration.shtml

We had this problem with our first dog (back in 1980) but I can't remember it being a long-lasting problem.

Good luck

[paraffin]

I totally disagree with what wolf63 has said. Every castrated dog I've had, my present one lost his crown jewels over 3 years ago, have been "lusted after" by non castrated mutts. It's a simple as that, and contrary to what wolf says, it most certainly is "a long-lasting problem."

However, big yankee, this "problem" is not of our making, it's those owners who do not have their dogs castrated who create this "problem", and dogs owned by responible people like you and I are afflicted by it.

The main offenders are either your breeder types or your macho man types. The breeder because their main priority is the �sd (pounds, shillings+pence) signs in their eyes, and the macho man who compares his dog being castrated to loss of his own manhood.

Either way, the onus should undoubtedly be on the owner of the "offending" dog to prevent it but it sounds from what you say that this infuriating problem usually falls to people like us to try to stop. It certainly is in my experience, and I've found myself dragging some rampant mutt off mine many a time while the owner stands looking on like a spare at a wedding.

So, the next time it happens to you, don't be afraid to give the human idiots both barrels because their dogs are only doing what comes naturally.

[wolf63]

parffin - The text in italics is a quote from the website stated.

I do agree with paraffin in that you have done the right thing for your dog - it is the people who have un-castrated dogs that have to control their dogs.

My second dog was a rescue dog and I had him castrated when I adopted him. He wasn't very friendly towards other male dogs so they never came near us.

Good luck with your dog.

[kita1]

I don't necessarily think it is anything to do with being castrated or not, I have had a giant guarding breed of dog who was entire all his life (he was a very macho dog), he had an English Setter try and mount him, along with other smaller dogs.

Oh, and by the way I never bred from him (did not want to) so I am not your 'breeder type' and I am not a man - so I am definately not in fear of loosing my manhood. I just did not see the point in putting him through an unnecessary operation, he had a fantastic temperament and was never allowed to stray so was never in danger of procreating.

I have seen a friends male, castrated GSD try and mount other dogs (some entire, some castrated).

It could be possible that there is an in season bitch in the area and the dogs (castrated or entire) are just trying to mount anything with four legs! When they get that scent everything else fails to matter (including recall training).

[paraffin]

kita:
Of course it has everything to do with being castrated or not. I've had castrated dogs + spayed bitches for donkey's years and have never had any problem with them regarding sexual activity, it has always been with entire dogs trying to mount mine, on quite a number of occasions, never the other way around.

Your twaddle about "there is an in season bitch in the area" is incredulous, because if that were the case the uncastrated males would be making a beeline to wherever she was instead of trying to hump my castrated male (my spayed bitch would kill any who had a serious try with her). What you're trying to suggest is that some randy entire dog would rather hump mine than seek out the bitch on heat. You are waffling through your knicker gusset if you believe that, missus.

If you cannot at least be honest and admit the truth, stop trying to mislead with such total fantasy. The difference between you and I is that if I knew there was a bitch on heat near to where I lived I would not have to worry about my dog trying to get the leg over her, for he has no concept of what sex is all about, but you, as a breeder, would have to make sure your male dogs didn't get out while she was on heat.

[wolf63]

big yankee - might be better to ask the vet.

[kita1]

Parafin - If you take the time and READ my reply I said that I have seen a number of CASTRATED dogs try and mount my ENTIRE male. He has never tried to mount any dog male or female. I never have to 'worry' about him 'getting out' because I am a responsible dog owner and he has never set foot outside my door without me being in attendance.

You will also note that I am not (and never have been) a breeder. I have NEVER had a pregnant bitch and I have never mated my ONE male dog.

I have kept both entire and spayed bitches and had one entire male dog.

I will never breed any animal - simply because there are not enough good homes out there. All my animals come to me for life and will never be bred from.

[big yankee]

Thanks for your help everyone.
I may ask the vet but it looks like I'm stuck with it
big yankee