Kato The Rescue Puppy

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Ooh they do look alike! I'm hoping he gets a big boxy head and jowls, somethin scary so that people don't want to come into my yard.

I probably won't even fix him:oops:
I know lots of people will probably hate me for that one. But I don't want him to breed, I just want him to grow properly, and intact Males are also more confident.
I love the pittie square heads too. Luc's head it's that boxy but he's still pittie enough for me. IHe's on the lean side, for sure. He's way too friendly and happy-go-lucky to be intimidating to anyone. :lol:

Not getting him neutered is a bad idea. It's good to wait until he is 6 months so major growing is done but after that he should be fixed. Any perceived benefits are far outweighed by the risks, such as the average shorter lifespan of dogs that aren't fixed. You might not plan to breed him but if he gets a whiff of a female in heat he'll be gone. I believe confidence will be more dependent on personality and training. A dog that is exposed to a lot of new things and people at a young age is more likely to be confident, for example. Not going to give you any hate, but you should really think it over. Luckly, you have lots of time.
 
Actually, dogs aren’t done growing until at least 18-24 months and more and more research is coming out that it’s best to wait until at least 1-2 years, sometimes even 3 in some breeds. They need those hormones to grow properly. There is a huge risk of joint problems and ACL tears, etc. if done too soon. If properly contained and taken care of, there won’t be any issues with going after females or lifespan. It’s really not that difficult to keep intact dogs, male and female, contained and not bred. It’s just a convenience thing for the owner. Everrose is absolutely right.
 
Ooh they do look alike! I'm hoping he gets a big boxy head and jowls, somethin scary so that people don't want to come into my yard.

I probably won't even fix him:oops:
I know lots of people will probably hate me for that one. But I don't want him to breed, I just want him to grow properly, and intact Males are also more confident.
I wouldn’t hate. You’re for sure right.
 
Actually, dogs aren’t done growing until at least 18-24 months and more and more research is coming out that it’s best to wait until at least 1-2 years, sometimes even 3 in some breeds. They need those hormones to grow properly. There is a huge risk of joint problems and ACL tears, etc. if done too soon. If properly contained and taken care of, there won’t be any issues with going after females or lifespan. It’s really not that difficult to keep intact dogs, male and female, contained and not bred. It’s just a convenience thing for the owner. Everrose is absolutely right.
Yeah, I want him to grow very naturally. I love how intact males look, big heads and jowls. Danny was fixed very early on and he has horrible leg issues, he's going to get put down early because of these issues. Danny is still alright for now but within the next four years his condition will only worsen. I feel terrible for this, he could've grown naturally and been fine, but now he'll get put down probably at only nine years old😔

I *may* have Cato fixed when he's fully matured and it won't affect him negatively. But I know plenty of people who keep their boys intact and have no issues. Unless he runs off (he won't have much chance to) I'll leave him be.
 
Yeah, I want him to grow very naturally. I love how intact males look, big heads and jowls. Danny was fixed very early on and he has horrible leg issues, he's going to get put down early because of these issues. Danny is still alright for now but withing the next four years his condition will only worsen. I feel terrible for this, he could've grown naturally and been fine, but now he'll get put down probably at only nine years old😔
Yeah, my boy is too. It’s better for them. Our last dog was done at like 4 months cause the vet (who we don’t use now) said he was “plenty big enough” and yeah. He tore his ACL then kept reinjuring it and later died of an immune system disorder which I honestly think was related. I won’t risk it anymore. If it’s done too early, their growth plates don’t close on time and they end up getting way taller and lankier usually which is what can cause the ACL issues cause the tendons are still the original length I think.
 
Yeah, my boy is too. It’s better for them. Our last dog was done at like 4 months cause the vet (who we don’t use now) said he was “plenty big enough” and yeah. He tore his ACL then kept reinjuring it and later died of an immune system disorder which I honestly think was related. I won’t risk it anymore. If it’s done too early, their growth plates don’t close on time and they end up getting way taller and lankier usually which is what can cause the ACL issues cause the tendons are still the original length I think.
Danny is pretty lanky (for a beagle) his knees slip. It's like he has bad connections, he hops a lot.
 

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