Kirty Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I have the most gorgeous foster pup here who is looking for a very special home. Chip (formerly Carlos) is a 5-6mth old working lines BC. He has a short-medium coat and gorgeous patchy markings. But his cute looks are just the beginning! Chip is a serious working dog. He has attended one herding clinic where he impressed the instructors with his boldness and natural ability. He also has the athleticism and drive to be a fantastic agility dog. He will not cope in a regular pet home. Chip will go to his new home desexed, chipped and vacc'd. If you or someone you know is looking for a new herding or agility dog, please consider Chip. He is good with kids, good with other dogs and learning very quickly about cats... Oh and I forgot to say he is also a total honey and loves cuddles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 If he's going to his new home desexed as a pup, you've just written him off as a prospect for many serious agility enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) He hasn't been desexed yet, but will be in the coming weeks. I'd consider a vasectomy to the right home. He is honestly the most gorgeous dog, so full of potential. If I had more time, less dogs, a farm, etc I'd keep him! LOL! Edited April 11, 2011 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 He hasn't been desexed yet, but will be in the coming weeks. I'd consider a vasectomy to the right home. Good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 If he's going to his new home desexed as a pup, you've just written him off as a prospect for many serious agility enthusiasts. Err why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Because some agility people won't desex until 12-18mths when the dog is full grown to try and prevent bone/joint problems in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) If he's going to his new home desexed as a pup, you've just written him off as a prospect for many serious agility enthusiasts. Err why? Because early desexing affects bone density/growth and some agility folk wouldn't desex a male dog before about age 14 months... if at all. Edited April 11, 2011 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 He's a cutie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 He certainly is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 just out of interest whats the differance with vasectomy vs desexing (apart from the obvious) pros and cons i mean. I just have never heard vasectomy as an option before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasha Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 If you know he is from good working lines, you may be able to find some sheep dog triallers that may want him. But if you desex him, he won't get that kind of opportunity to do what he was bred for which would be a shame. Can you not make the desexing call depending on what kind of home he does to. Ie pet = desex, Working = left alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 just out of interest whats the differance with vasectomy vs desexing (apart from the obvious) pros and cons i mean. I just have never heard vasectomy as an option before Vasectomy just snips the cord that carries the sperm from the testes, whereas desexing removes the testes. So a vasectomised dog has the same hormone levels as would a non-desexed male dog, and should grow & act the same as a non-desexed male. I've never seen a dog vasectomised, but I've vasectomised rams before, I can't imagine it would be particularly tricky to do a dog, the anatomy is very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 was just of interest i have not had a new dog in almost 7 years, and i will be doing flyball with my new boy, the bone density comment was of interest to me, i just had not come across that as a reason not to desex before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 was just of interest i have not had a new dog in almost 7 years, and i will be doing flyball with my new boy, the bone density comment was of interest to me, i just had not come across that as a reason not to desex before Don't rush him into training. Let him grow and mature first. The sports vet who's "dont desex before age 14 months" advice many agility folk swear by is in the USA. She's seeing dogs who are chronically unsound by age 5 from careers in flyball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 not getting him to jump or anything like that just how to do turns correctly, i waited too long on my other dog and now cant train it out of him. he doesnt slam into the box like some dogs but its not as fluid a turn as i would have preferred. ok sorry going OT there was looking at options. so vasectomy wouldn't assist with any of the behavioural issues desexing is supposed to assist in just causes him to shoot blanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 dasha, he is a rescue dog so his lines are unknown. And being an ethical rescuer, everything that leaves her is sterile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasha Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thats fine. Just they way you spoke of him and advertising him as a working line BC and a serious working dog made me think you actually knew about his past and breeding. If not then cut him and hope for the best in finding him a suitable home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Aww, he's gorgeous! Hope he finds the right home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 She's seeing dogs who are chronically unsound by age 5 from careers in flyball. I am not surprised really, for some reason people are pushing and training dogs under 12 months too hard. I don't understand it, surely "career" longevity and future health should be the main priority? so vasectomy wouldn't assist with any of the behavioural issues desexing is supposed to assist in just causes him to shoot blanks? Pretty much there are no changes that are associated with desexing, just no chance of accidents happening and the best for male pups destined for sporting rings IMO. He is gorgeous Kirty, hope he finds the perfect sporting home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 He is adorable! Hope he finds a great home I'm sort of thinking about another dog myself, but he sounds like he would be better in working/sport home. I'm doing some obedience and agility with my current dog, but I'm not after a serious comp dog yet. I would def take him on looks alone though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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