Making the decision to spay or neuter your dog, regardless of breed, should not be a difficult decision. At the moment, I'm not going to discuss the obvious cons of breeding, such as there are millions of homeless animals that are euthanized each year for no good reason. Instead I would like to focus on the health issues that may arise when pets are left unneutered or unspayed. Again, we are not vets, but wanted to share the information we have gained over the years in this issue. In retrospect, after learning about all of the pro's and con's of this situation, In retrospect, if I knew then what I know now, I would not have ever breed my bitch, and would have spayed her as a pup, as opposed to as a young bitch. So please consider the following when making your decision....
Un-spayed females are prone to mammary and ovarian cancers, in addition to traditional cancers that plague rottweilers, this adds unnecessary risks. Mammary cancer is only 100% preventable if the female is spayed before her first heat. An older un-spayed female runs the risk of developing Pyometra, or uterine infection, which is life threatening.
As for the males, leaving them un-neutered adds additional cancer risks for them as well. Male dogs are prone to testicular cancer, as well as perineal fistulas, perianal fistulas and tumors, and like human males, are at risk for prostrate disease.
Constant vigilance is essential for prevention and protection of your dog's health. Make yourself acquainted with your dog's form, even the neither regions
(I suggest offering a dog biscuit so your pet doesn't feel cheap.)
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