[truckdriver123]

I need to have my little 3 pound chiwawa fixed. I am afraid that after, she won't be as fun and energetic. Will she still play and be a ball of energy?

[truckdriver123]

I need to have my puppy fixed but I am afraid that she won't be as fun. Will she not have energy to play?

[Aurora_Bell]

Yes she will still have a ton of energy. She may be come a little bit calmer, but since she is still a puppy, then she will still be playful and excitable. How old is she now?
Like most dogs, as long as you are willing to play, so are they! It's definitely a smart decision to get her spayed. I recommend yo get your male GSD neutered too. It's the most responsible thing you can do as a pet owner! I am glad to see that youe thinking about doing that.

[truckdriver123]

I want to breed the large dog. The small dog ( bella) is one and a half.

[Aurora_Bell]

Oh I see.

Have you ever bred dogs before? Has he been geneticaly tested? Do you have his breeding papers? Why do you want to breed your GSD?

[truckdriver123]

Yes I have bred before :) cute little things :D He is a full blood sattle back gsd. And yes he has been tested :D

[shazamataz]

Truckdriver, what was your GSD's hip scores? What result did his eye test return?

I hope you realise there is much more to health testing than getting your vet to give the dog a once over.
These tests are expensive and VERY rarely will anyone who is not a show breeder will perform them.

To answer your original question no it won't make her less energetic. Some females can gain weight after spaying but that is just all the more reason to exercise her often.

[Lucky098]

No, spaying your little pup will not cause her to be less playful. In fact, she may stay in a very playful, puppylike behavior for the rest of her life. Heat cycles cause the hormones to surge in the body. Typically, females will change they're behavior after their first or second cycle. Behaviors can also change after the dog has pups. I've always heard of drastic changes in the dogs, but never witnessed it first hand.


As for the breeding. Please be selective of who you breed to. It probably wouldn't hurt if you tried to get at least some type of show title on your boy. Gsds are very good at obedience, I'm sure you'd tytle quickly. Getting a title on your dog not only proves your dogs genes are worth spreading around, it will also bring a higher value to his stud services. You will also be able to breed to high quality females. Please don't just breed your dog because he has akc papers. Make him something worth breeding to. Lord knows we have one two many dogs that are breeding just because (and yes, I'm talking about pure breds).

[truckdriver123]

Thank you guys so much I was just really worried

[emily_godzilla]

Hey truckdriver just saw your post we actually have a german shepherd female who is going to be two in july-we got her fixed at six months and she is still very playful. I think if you are not going to breed your chiuahnna that it is best for her and you if she gets fixed. Then there are less dog fights also less chance of strays trying to go after your female pup.

[Just Dahlia]

Female 6 months
Male 3 years
Both are still the most energetic and fun pups ever:D

But you probably already know this, since you have bred before(not totally engaged):rolleyes:
Unless none were ever fixed.:confused::)

[truckdriver123]

I have breed dogs in the past. It was a lab. Never bread a gsd. Not sure if I should do it anymore.

[Lucky098]

There are enough dogs in this world :) No need to add to it.

Get him fixed. He'll be a better dog for it!

[Aurora_Bell]

Especially since he has a genetic spinal cord problem. That will be passed down to the pups. And than you aren't producing quality pups.