I Have 3 Male Dogs They Are Neutered. They Won

Why do male dogs still have sex after being neutered?

The biggest misunderstanding here is that dogs mounting and humping each other are "having sex". Dogs hump each other as a dominance gesture: males hump other males, females hump subordinate males and females, etc. , and neutering or spaying does not interfere with this behavior. It's a social signal of dominance or even insecurity: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com... Anybody who has been at a dog park has seen this behavior. Sometimes mounting ends a fight: my dog Lola got mounted by a female Dobbie once and that put her in her place right away: Lola stopped harassing her and they were very polite to each other after that. Sometimes fights start because dogs of equal rank do not accept the other dog dominant behavior. But it's not about sex; there is no penetration, nothing of the sort, it's just mounting. Male dogs that are neutered (testicles removed) do not produce testosterone and they cannot make sperm; they are indifferent to females in heat. But testosterone lingers for a bit after neutering. And in any case they can still be dominant towards other dogs or people and mount them. Neutered male dogs do mellow out a bit in terms of aggressiveness, but they can still be aggressive and dominant. The most extreme behaviors of "red zone" attacks are carried out by intact males which is why the criminals who have dogs for fighting never neuter their dogs. Neutering and spaying is responsible dog owner behavior, it's better for the humans, the dogs, and for avoiding unwanted puppies that are discarded and eventually killed in animal shelters.

Will male dogs still go after female dogs in heat after being neutered?

I’ve only had one male dog, Gabe, a golden retriever, so my answer is specific to him and what my vet has told me about male dogs.Neutering a male dog (Gabe was 4 when I adopted him and I had him neutered as soon as possible afterward) will reduce a lot of aggression in a male dog, but if they have had previous interactions with female dogs in season, they could remember that and might still attempt to go through the motions.I am a person who believes in neutering and spaying all dogs - it is a responsible thing to do, plus personally, I would have difficulty giving away a basket of adorable little puppies, so my dogs were all neutered/spayed at 6 months or as soon as I could. The process of neutering has absolutely no affect on the dog’s happiness - even Gabe’s surgery wouldn’t hold him down, he wanted to play immediately and I had to watch him carefully for as long as I could after his surgery.Having Gabe, a male who had been a dog on the run (on the streets) for 4 years before I adopted him, and neutered shortly thereafter, at the same time as I had adopted Gingersnap at 3 months, she was spayed at 6 months and there was no heat season beforehand. However. When these frisky dogs were playing in the backyard, the position of mating happened often, sometimes with Gabe mounting Gingersnap, and other times with Gingersnap mounting Gabe. My vet explained that this procedure was just an act of dominance, triggered by the two of them being frisky - it was actually not a sexual act. So I just asked Gabe to stop as he was quite heavy and I didn’t want to affect Gingersnap’s hind quarters, making them weak or triggering hip dysplasia. And when Gingersnap did it, it was just plain rude, lol, so both of them were asked to stop and they listened to me very well.But really, it is dependent on the individual dog; some dogs aren’t bothered with it, and other dogs still think they have what it takes. I was so fortunate with Gabe, I can’t speak to all breeds of dog. I know Gabe wouldn’t have sniffed the wind to find a female dog in heat and take off to find her.Hope my answers offers some input and doesn’t confuse you more!

Why should I neuter my dog?

Unless you're a professional breeder (let me emphasize: PROFESSIONAL), there is no reason not to neuter your pet. There are so many reasons to neuter, but here are just a few: in many places, neutered pets have lower licensing feesit prevents testicular cancer completely it reduces leg-lifting (spraying urine as a territorial mark)it reduces dominance and aggression in your dog, and also reduces the risk of your male being attacked by other malesit makes for a better pet (a fertile dog will pay more attention to other dogs, because it's looking for a mate. neutered pets will pay more attention to you)it reduces sexual behavior like humping pillows or legs (or other dogs, of course). an unneutered pet may still do those things, but it's easier to train out of them.it reduces the risk of prostate disorders like infections, cysts, and enlarged prostateIT PREVENTS YOUR DOG FROM BREEDING. this is a really big deal. there are too many dogs already, you can see that by going to any shelter. There are some negatives that go with neutering, but they definitely don't outweigh the positives. Neutered pets are more likely to become overweight, but it's your job to feed your pet responsibly.  Also, if a dog is neutered too young, it can increase the risk of hip dysplasia, bone cancer, and uneven leg growth (because the growth hormones are necessary at a young age). But good vets know the right age to neuter for all different breeds and sizes of dogs.The moral: please, please, neuter your pet.

Can a male dog that's neutered get a female pregnant?

No because they physically take out the reproductive organs so that's not possible and if a pregnant dog was supposed to be fixed they obviously didn't remove the organs correctly and if you the male dog and it got the female pregnant and you were the one that was supposed to be fixed not the female then obviously they did a shitty job fixing the male dog and if they were both supposed to be fixed and got pregnant from each other then whoever did both of them should be fired so I will again say no they cannot get each other pregnant because the reproductive organs are removed when they are fixed

What are the pros and cons of neutering a dog?

con: all medical procedures come with riskpros:This has become such a common procedure that it's more likely to go well than notcant get testicular cancertones down aggressionthe dog won't know they're goneif it bothers you that they'd be missing prosthetic testicles are availableno accidental litters, which can turn into a financial liability as well as more dogs in shelters.Ex: your dog accidentally gets out and trespasses on a property of a dog Breeder and impregnates their dog they can sue you for loss of income for the litter itself plus pregnancy related vet bills.your dog accidentally gets out and trespasses on a property of an unaltered female the family can sue you for half of the pregnancy related vet bills.All of my dogs are fixed and all of my past dogs were as well (I currently have 3; 2girls 1boy). Best done between 6 months and 1 year of age. Older is fine so long as your vet says it's medically safe for them and that they're not a surgical risk.