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Altering of males too young can retard or even limit their emotional development. There is also talk in the research world that early altering can cause bone density problems. So not to cut testosterone levels prematurely, altering should be discussed with Mr. Hoytt before surgery. And remember altering is not a form of brain surgery...this surgery is not a substitute for education.
We have no problem with owners seeking a naturally less defensive reactive dog but those seeking the maximum protective response from their Hoytt Dobe should take my recommendations which may mean waiting up to 24 months to alter. This variable is based on owner expectation and environmental limits. Thus the greater the need for protection, the longer one waits to alter while those who seek more social dogs alter earlier.
COST VARIABLE ADVISORY...no matter where you live the U.S. the cost of altering a male can range from $100.00 to $1000.00. For some future owners with Hoytt Dobes in longer programs, altering before placement can not only protect your investment, save you both money and worry considering the clinic that will be taking care of the surgery also over-sees the health protocols at the House of Hoytt and knows the patient, it's back-round health history that adds further safeties.
Also for those who's males drop only one testicle, most clinics will add $50.00 to $150.00 (to go into the abdomen) for the 'shy one' but we have heard of charges over $1,500.00. If the Hoytt Dobe being developed for a client does not drop both Testacies and Mr. Hoytt deems the kid too young for altering, but ready to head home a fee based on an average between the two clinics we use will be refunded or deducted from the original price paid to the Hoytts for the Dobe in question. Or of course, the planned owner can request a selection change.
Note: If this is your first visit to our site and already have an adult dog
that has personality or behavioral problems Altering will not correct dominance
nor is altering an exchange for education.
Spaying of females prior to passing through their first heat cycle has caused
incontinence in literally every pre-heat spay. It is the Estrogen that firms the
muscles that control the urine; no estrogen, no control. I feel best time to
spay is 4 months after a cycle ends. Recently verified by the Veterinary Information Network - also no problems have
been found in Hoytt Dobes that were created by allowing the female to have one
or more cycles before the spay.
Most Hoytt Dobe females 63
days following the center of their breeding cycle will show enlarged nipples and even a slight
fluid discharge. Most think they are pregnant and will gather up their toys and find a quiet
place for a few days to about two weeks caring for their 'babies.' In effect we give them time
to get through this emotional state as well as returning to their pre-season physical
condition. Why go through this? Because we have tracked the after effects of
early spaying for thirty plus years and every bitch stayed before
her first heat ended up incontinent and needed to be on drugs for the remainder
of their life.
NOTE: Articles from Universities that discuss the pros and cons of early spaying are usually debating the surgical procedure and not the long term ramifications of early spaying. Don't be foolish; if you have a question talk to Mr. Hoytt. While we have fought with a multitude of Rescue people and vets over the last 30 years who had their own agenda's not necessarily in the dogs best interests related to early spaying, a few years back the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) finally realized we have been correct in our evaluation and have come out with the same finding. Spaying encourages incontinence and allowing a bitch to go through at least one heat has shown none of the past negative claims being made by many vets even today. 2/08
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