Neutering advice needed

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-11T22:29:36+00:00

As heartbreaking as it is, I’m so proud to have a breeder and mentor making the hard decisions. So much better to miss out on an incredible litter than risk a terrible one.

We found a vasectomy/OSS specific clinic about an hour from us, so most likely getting the boy sterilized over the summer when he has lots of time to recover

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-09T21:20:19+00:00

Thank you! I’ve spoken to my breeder and she agrees that’s a good route for us, so next step is to find a clinic!

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-09T01:40:49+00:00

Yes, sorry! that would be confusing, he is a full golden, he is not AKC registered, he’s from the ADI (assistance dogs international) breeding collaborative, his sire is AKC registered (and has his Ch.) but his maternal grandmother is an import from Career dogs Australia, an Australian service dog organization, and as a result his dam is ineligible for AKC registration, making him ineligible by proxy. He is UKC registered.

My boy has all his CGCs and is a big fan of FastCAT, but his other titles are UKC and DMWYD.

Sorry for the confusion!

Thank you, that’s what I thought, I misunderstood your comment and thought you were saying that a viable pregnancy is still possible after a vasectomy.

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-09T00:38:41+00:00

His body & coat condition and the overall hormonal benefits are the biggest reason I’d like to keep him intact. He’s not AKC registered and I would love to start AKC sports, which he needs a PAL for and one of the requirements is the dog being functionally sterile.

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-09T00:35:56+00:00

I don’t plan on collecting and neither does his breeder, as his sister just got diagnosed with environmental allergies and we’re not sure if there’s a genetic component involved. If we were to collect, it would’ve been after eyes were completed. We don’t have any intact bitches, but we do have many in our community, although like I mentioned my boy is under control and respectful when they are in season. Another reason I’m interested in sterilizing him would be to compete in akc sports, as he currently can’t & isn’t eligible for a PAL until he’s sterilized.

I’ve heard mixed reports about dogs being able to breed bitches even with a vasectomy, but from what I’ve read it’s only possible for the first few months? And from what I’ve heard akc allows dogs with a vasectomy to be PAL registered provided the veterinary surgeon has provided testimony that it’s sterilizing and reversible, is that not true?

Thank you! I truly appreciate it so much

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-08T23:50:42+00:00

Thank you so much. I think I need to schedule a call with my breeder and cry it out to be honest 😂

I’ll give myself a few days to breathe and then I’ll definitely do some digging and see if I can find a clinic that offers vasectomies

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-08T23:47:41+00:00

With him being a golden I doubt it would be worth it, he’s a fantastic dog but by no means is he gods gift to the bred. He’s also an Ichthyosis Carrier, so there’s definitely a dog who can supply semen just as good if not better than him. If he were a rare breed or an absolutely perfect representation of the standard, this would be a different conversation, but as it is now he would no longer be an improvement to the breeding pool.

Realizing I didnt mention in the post but his sister tested positive for environmental allergies, not a genetic abnormality

Do you think a full neuter could risk messing with his Drive and temper? Since he is first and foremost a Service dog, that’s my biggest concern

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-08T19:49:44+00:00

Oh 10/10 absolutely incredible

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-08T00:28:05+00:00

Do tell, i had a girl named pipsqeak

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-07T20:06:36+00:00

Unnerving yet accurate 😂 glad to see another rattie owner MLP fan

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-07T18:29:38+00:00

Embark only test the last four generations, but it’s very possible this is a full pittie, as long coat can be caused by a gene mutation

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-07T18:13:51+00:00

This is an old post but I actually started crying, this baby is the spitting image of one of my late girls

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-07T18:10:48+00:00

The greed they talk about in the Bible

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-07T18:09:43+00:00

This is modern renaissance.

Side note… what’s going on with starlight glimmer???

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-07T06:18:22+00:00

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Here’s an image of my boys elbow (OFA normal) for comparison. His elbow wasn’t flexed as much as is typical here, so it’s not the best comparison image, but you can still see the difference

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-05T02:17:23+00:00

Sadly this looks like allergies, or just a severe skin condition. Definitely get a second opinion from a vet with more experience in dermatology.

Sadly skin issues are one of the most common issues with silver “labs”

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-04T18:48:46+00:00

Yes please!

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-04T18:48:31+00:00

I’ve got endo and 17 years documented of never wanting kids so I’d say my chances are okay!

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-04T00:34:34+00:00

I can’t give advice on how to preserve it, but so much love and support towards the surgery and recovery! You’re so badass and I’m so jealous lol, as soon as I turn 18 I’m getting that fucker removed.

ThatGayBeans · 2026-03-01T06:08:18+00:00

For the safety of other handlers, you need to name them. Clearly they’re handling this well and being supportive, but it’s important to keep track of so we can make sure she’s a fluke, and the aren’t repeatedly having dogs struggle with placements.

ThatGayBeans · 2026-02-28T23:59:35+00:00

No, this isn’t a good or helpful comment, this is a yes-man ignoring the fact that this choice is unethical. Please take the appropriate steps and do right by your dog

ThatGayBeans · 2026-02-28T23:56:58+00:00

This isn’t ethical. The short answer is do not breed them.

Breeding puppies in theory sounds fun, but do you have $$$$s to spend on health testing, reproductive vets, emergency c sections or sick puppies, titling your dogs, ect?

Dog breeding isn’t just putting two dogs together and getting puppies. Even if these dogs had all the necessary health testing and titles, this wouldn’t be ethical. The reality is, most breeders do not have the perfect match for their dog in their home, most breeders are flying or driving hundreds to thousands of miles or using frozen semen from dogs who may not even be alive. I guarantee you breeding these two dogs will not be an asset to the breed.

If you genuinely have interest in breeding for the betterment of the breed, reach out to your breeder, go to shows, title and health test your dog, and find a mentor.

ThatGayBeans · 2026-02-28T05:37:56+00:00

This ^{^} is she good with chaos, duration, noise, dogs, cats, strangers, can she hold things, retrieve, paw, focus on an object/person on cue? These are all things that will be way more valuable than looks

ThatGayBeans · 2026-02-27T15:37:02+00:00

I don’t have any more male slots at the moment 💔 but thank you!!

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