Spaying My Female German Shepherd Dog (GSD)?
My question may sound silly, but i need help from you to get clarity on this, I have 2 dogs, a male and female, each 18 & 14 months old, I want to spay my female dog, because i am not wealthy to manage additional dogs and i dont have place to grow the puppies, but i want to ensure that both should have good and healthy sex, just i checked with some doctors, every one is having different opinion, so i need honest opinon from dog owners, please advice.
Why has our 4 year old spayed female German Shepherd dog recently begun to attack our 8 month old female puppy without provocation?
This is only my opinion, but as an owner of GSDs for forty odd years I do have some experience. Your eight month old female is reaching maturity even though you can’t call a GSD fully mature until they are between two and three. Your four year old will be looking on the puppy as a threat and a challenge and she will want to be dominant. I have never had two female GSDs together for that reason. I have had female GSDs and Labs together because the Labs were happy to let the GSD be the boss. Unfortunately your two in time could fight to the death. I don’t want to frighten you but you need to know the worst outcome. You may be lucky and after a few minor scuffles the younger dog might be happy to concede to the older one. Unlikely but possible. Shepherds are dominant dogs and like to be the boss. Seeing as I have never had two females together due to problems that can occur I cannot advise you other than to take some advice from a GSD expert. It might even be that you let the breeder rehome the puppy and take a male from her or him. However take advice from more than one experienced person who has had the same problem. I wish you all the luck with this.
Should I have my female German Shepherd spayed after having puppies or not allow her to have puppies?
Don't have puppies. You need to have both parents tested for genetic diseases. You need to know your bloodlines and what you are breeding for. There are way to many pet quality shepherds out there and breeding is expensive. Are you ready if there are complications with the pregnancy and there is a huge vet bill. Do you have a place for stinky messy puppies. What will you do if you can't find homes for all of them. Can you afford to keep them? Spaying your dog before she has pups makes her chances for cancer to go down. It prevents bloody messes and keeps her from running off during her heat or worse having every unneutered dog in the neighborhood fighting and trying to break through your fence. Some of these male dogs after a female can become mean. I can't think of any reason why you should have puppies first.
Which is the best male or female German Shepherd dog?
I am blessed to have a 9 year old GSD in my life. When I decided to get a puppy I had similar question on my mind. When I saw the litter, I wanted to bring them all with me! While I was playing with all the puppies in the litter, there was one cutie pie who was observing me.Probably he liked me I guess, he was genuinely trying to get my attention and I felt we connected. That's when I thought bingo, he's coming home with me.This is how I got the answer to my question. Male or Female , GSD’S are just amazing. I have heard people saying Female GSD’S are moody and extremely possessive of their pack but I know people who have these beauties who vouch by the affection that they get from their pets. I personally don't see any difference between male or female GSD. A rose is a rose is a rose!!
Which dog can easily live with a German Shepherd?
Hi Anup,Thank you for asking! I am much glad to give you my opinionFirst of all, if you are considering getting a companion for your dog, you are making a wonderful decision for you and your dog as well.Within reason, I think the breed does not really matter. It’s how you train them. But yes, gender really matters a lot. It depends on who is alpha dog and how well your dogs can socialize. Some dogs are very friendly and some are very aggressive. Usually, from what I have noticed is, same sex dogs more often don’t get along too well. So if it was me and I was thinking of getting a second dog, I would probably go with a dog/puppy of the opposite sex so the shepherd would not feel challenged. So that way, if you have a dog, get a bitch; if you have a bitch get a dog. That way you avoid the issue dominance. My cousin has a female GSD and she does not like other dominant females, regardless of the breed. I would not really risk the same sex aggression. It can get very nasty and painful to manage. Spaying and neutering issues can be decided later. But I have noticed that the female is usually the alpha dog in a pack of house pets. But generally, dogs really like having a second dog to hang around with. From what I have experienced personally is unless they are siblings or together since they were puppies, they do not accept a new friend very easily. My cousin has a GSD (male) and a boxer (female). They get along so well, they are like inseparable. They are like best friends and really take care of each other. My other friend has a Labrador and a GSD (opposite sex) and they get along as well. BTW, GSD get along really well with Labradors, boxers, staffs, huskies and other GSD’s. Good luck !
Is it better to get a "female" German shepherd or a "male" German shepherd.?
That really just depends on the individual dog. There isn't that much difference between gender in my experience.
My female german shepherd dog wouldn't mate. Why is it?
My mom was a dog breeder for years. My dog was like that. I put her collar on her and hung onto her lease so she wouldn't attack the male everytime for a litter (It was the only time she was aggressive). She was an excellent mother, an outstanding family dog, but just didn't want to breed. After she starts bleeding, about Day 13 is the best time to try to breed her. As long as no one gets hurt, it's okay to go ahead and breed her. Just don't leave her alone with the male, since she could tear him up. Keep them separate overnight, and breed in the morning. The male will be interested, and won't lose hope. Good luck!
What are the pros and cons of a male and female German Shepherd Pup?
Males in my opinion are not as smart as females. Males can be very soppy and loving and so can females. I prefer females and mine have varied in all ways. I have had two males purely because I had resident females at the time and didn’t want two females as they can fight to the death if they don’t get on. Males of course like to fight other males but not all are like that, also fights are usually not that serious. If you castrate your male then any testosterone fuelled behaviour will not rear its head. Plus you won’t have a lovesick dog if there is a female in heat within three miles. They will do everything they can to get to her and go off their food. Females should of course be spayed unless they are to be bred from. Females are maybe more difficult at the start due to their sharp brains but once bonded to you and trained well they are wonderful friends and companions. Really it is down to personal preference.
Can a male German shepherd and a female chihuahua have puppies together?
So 9 weeks ago my dog Angela who's a girl chihuahua kept hanging out with my friends German shepherd. And now she's pregnant and is having babies this month. And I would like to know if it's possible for a male German shepherd and a female chihuahua to have puppies?