Ok, so like i said he is 'marking his territory'. Netering is the male version of spaying (which is the female version of neutering) also called desexing/fixing/castrating it is a simple operation to removes the dogs testicles. When this is done the dog no longer produces such high levels of testosterone and therefore has a decreased sex drive (most males won't show any interest in a female on heat after the operation) and usually has less drive to guard or mark his territory. Neutered dogs are often said to be calmer as well.

One of the other major benefits to neutering (aside from the elimination of him accidentally 'knocking up a girl') is that he won't develop testicular cancer. There is also a significant drop in the chances of him developing a whole range of nasty illnesses such as Prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, penis and anal tumors and Perinial hernia (where basically the abdominal wall ruptures). It is also said that due to the decrease in testosterone (leading to a calmer, less stressed dog) the chance of developing any disease is reduced.

Usually it is best to neuter a male before they start developing marking behavior as this is the best way to ensure they never will (unless they have a brother or friend who teaches them how to do it, even then it is easier to prevent them from making it a habit). As your boy is already old enough that he has probably developed a strong habit for marking, it will require some training after a neutering to totally stop his marking. However by neutering him you will significantly increase your chances of stopping the behavior completely as he won't have the hormonal drive to do so and you will only be battling the habit.

On a totally unrelated note, is your poodle a toy, miniature or standard (under 10", 10-15" or above 15" at the withers (shoulder blade) respectively)?

Its a common misconception that dogs will "miss" their balls (a product of anthropomorphism). Your dog will feel more relaxed, less stressed once his stitches come out. I could also say imagine how he would feel if he developed testicular cancer or an enlarged prostate (which occurs in over 60% of intact male dogs over 5years old).

Neutering is not only the responsible thing to do as a dog owner, it is also the kind thing to do as a dog lover.

Tq for your kind words. I welcome anyone to come hang out at the shop, epspecially if i get to meet a new dog friend. and if you want a more creative or interesting groom (than the standard teddy bear) for your poodle i would LOVE to come up with some ideas <3.

@LinTao - As with any operation there are some risks involved with neutering, but it is a simple operation and is completed without any complications in most cases.

For stitches, most dogs pay little attention to them (especially if you keep an eye on him for a while after the operation and tell him no if he attempts to 'worry' his stitches). It is a good idea to have an E-collar (Elizabethan collar) handy which will stop him from being able to reach them.

Neutering usually doesn't cost too much depending on the size of your dog. From what i remember (although it was a few years ago now) my Miniature Schnauzer was around RM200+). There is no harm in asking your vet how much they would charge.

Some people (i think mostly in America) will opt to have 'prosthetic testicles' implanted either to replace those removed during a neuter or to cover up where an undescended testicle is (sometimes one or both of the pups balls don't drop). It is totally pointless and a waste of money in my opinion, no vet in Malaysia will do it as standard and i'm pretty sure it would be hard to find one who would offer this service .

@berry5788 - A spay (the female neutering) is a slightly longer and more complicated surgery as it is more internal (for a neuter a vet makes a small incision at the base of the penis and then basically 'pops' the balls out whereas for a spay the vet has to make a decent sized incision in the dog's side or belly area and remove the entire womb). However it is still a relatively routine procedure and the benefits still far outweigh the risks.

I would suggest going to a vet you know is a decent surgeon for spaying as a not so careful vet could leave a small piece of the womb inside that can cause complications or nick the stomach, intestines or other nearby organs while removing the womb which would cause an infection (these both occur rarely, but its always good to know all the risks).

@soekma88 - There are hundreds of different ways you can clip a poodle that are nothing like the continental (the standard show clip). We can discuss it anytime you are ready (the longer coat your dog has, the more options we have to play around with ).

If you are around Subang/Puchong, I like Dr Vijay (Healing rooms), Dr Ding (StAngels) and Dr Edmond (sorry forgot his clinic name but can get you the contact details) for surgeries. I heard from others that Dr Ding does good surgery (and have experience with him during checkups) and have had multiple good experiences with both Dr Vijay and Dr Edmond (Dr Edmond did the emergency c-section + spay when my poodle pups were having issues, plus his stitching work is very neat which is always a bonus).

Any good vet will do. I always recommend having 1 or 2 vets that you know well and trust. Before a spay/neuter you need to go for a checkup anyway so you can see how you feel about a few vets before deciding on who will do the surgery if the first one you visit doesn't fill you with confidence.

Your poodle got red nose..

Cookie??? The naughty boy that got yr beagle pregnant??? Her poogles r so cute!!!! What r u gonna do with all of them???

looks like yeast/fungal infection to me..is their sleeping/living area clean?

hey guys! my newborn poogles have some problems with their fur. can anyone help me?





they're about 2weeks old now . idk if you guys can see from this pics or not. but the fur is like, stuck together and seperated like in the pics. they feel hard too, underneath looks like got some few day old scars like black black scabs but to be safe i didn't really check properly. scared that i'll injure the puppies. any idea?

could it be dried saliva from the mum? all 5 of them have this problem o_o.

@Lin tao: remember to spay your beagle and neuter ur poodle... The puppy will not always be nice...

Turning white doesnt means ur poodle getting old.     

Malaysia dun breed poodle in a proper way...most of the breeder just breed with any color. so the color gene is not good here. if ur poodle's parent, grand parent of great great grand parent is a white, apricot or cream poodle. it will carry the fading genes into ur poodle even ur poodle is dark in color. Hence, the fading genes will fade ur pup in time.. it's normal. you can try use supplement, good shampoo to enhance or try to maintain its darkness i think C & C black on Black does works.

Yes, agreed. This is what I'm trying to convey when I see my Dorian has white stripe on his chest.

@yeowa, what Sinv said is what I mean. I wonder if Dorian's father, grandparents or great grandparents are other colors than super red?

LinTao, should I give Dorian eat when he is hungry?

Do you expect that your doggie will recover without seeing a vet?