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PROS AND CONS OF FIXING YOUR DOG
BREEDING RIGHTS
Breeding rights are not included with your puppy but we do make it available for families that are interested and there is no specific time line to spay or neuter.
There are lots of pros and cons to spay and neuter. It is a big decision!
Information on spaying
PROS & CONS OF FIXING YOUR FEMALE
I will always defer to trusted professionals. Hopefully, you will have a trusted veterinarian to discuss this topic with. There are a few basic pros and cons, and my goal is to provide you with information regarding this topic so that you can make the best and most informed decision for your pet!
Articles – There are so many articles on this topic and pages devoted to this. A great way to start making your choice is to do your own investigation on the effects of spaying.
Are you prepared for your female to be in heat – How would you manage your female in a scenario with an unfixed male. Females let off a pheromones that can send any male in the area into a frantic need to be around your female They will need to be kept inside during this time so you can monitor them. They will also need to have a female diaper during the heat as they will bleed. If having puppies, are you prepared? Have the adult dogs been genetically tested, will they be a good match in height and weight. Do you have the space, time and energy to care for a litter. The AKC has some excellent tips on how to care for puppies but the most important is your purpose behind having puppies. If you aren't prepared, a litter can happen and end poorly if not done with thought and intention. Raising litters can also be very difficult and hard work.
Health Issues – If spaying, there are a reduction of certain health issues. Such as eliminating risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer but on the flip side the reduction of estrogen can lead to higher risks of hypothyroidism and other types of cancer can increase. Not to mention that spaying your female is a major surgy and there are risks with that as well. The surgery can also be quite expensive with a longer recovery time.
Prevents uterine infections and aggression – Female who are spayed tend to be less aggressive but bernese and bernedoodles tend to be passive to begin with. There is a chance with each heat your dog with have a higher risk of uterine infection. Some veterinarians recommend breeding your female once to reduce chances of certain types of cancer.
I speak with each family prior to rehoming any puppy and we do not work with commercial breeders.
fixing your female
There are many wonderful blogs and a plethora of information on the topic of fixing your female. This link will take you to the pros and cons of fixing your female on Hepper.com
Information on Neutering
PROS & CONS OF FIXING YOUR MALE
I will always defer to trusted professionals. Hopefully, you will have a trusted veterinarian to discuss this topic with. There are a few basic pros and cons, and my goal is to provide you with information regarding this topic so that you can make the best and most informed decision for your pet!
Articles – There are so many articles on this topic and pages devoted to this. A great way to start making your choice is to do your own investigation on the effects of neutering.
Are you prepared for your male to be around a female in heat – How would you manage your male in a scenario with a female in heat. If having puppies, are you prepared? Have the adult dogs been genetically tested, will they be a good match in height and weight. Do you have the space, time and energy to care for a litter. The AKC has some excellent tips on how to care for puppies but the most important is your purpose behind having puppies. If you aren't prepared, a litter can happen and end poorly if not done with thought and intention. Raising litters can also be very difficult and hard work.
Health Issues – If neutering, there are a reduction of certain health issues. Such as eliminating risk of testicular cancer and prostrate disorders but on the flip side the reduction of testosterone can lead to higher risks of other types of cancer and possible cognitive issues as your dog ages. Not to mention that neutering your male is a major surgy and there are risks with that as well.
Less marking and Aggression – Male who are neutered tend to mark less and all of our bernese and bernedoodles are meant as indoor dogs. Have a dog who marks your home can be very frustrating. In most cases, bernese and bernedoodles are not aggressive dogs. Getting your male neutered will reduce any sort of aggression they may have. This will lead to a very passive male.
I speak with each family prior to rehoming any puppy and we do not work with commercial breeders.
fixing your male
There are many wonderful blogs and a plethora of information on the topic of fixing your male. This link will take you to the pros and cons of fixing your male on Hepper.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at Doodlemountainpuppies@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No, for us it is a question of ethics. We want to offer each family the option for breeding but will require the genetics of both dogs prior and a written plan for rehoming all the puppies with stipulations for puppies being returned. It is a big undertaking having a litter and we want to ensure you are prepared!
Dogs are companions, our friends and we want the absolute best for each puppy. Each family is vetted, and we do not sell to commercial breeders.
Do research into the topic and speak with a trusted professional. We are always available to discuss this topic with you and give you our best resources to find answers to your questions!