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Recent Photo's of the 3 Chuckleheads....

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Adventure's Sir Titan "Titan"
CH Little Ponds Chief x CH Glendars MS Daisy
Bred By: Dara & Glen Carr and Brian & Beth Stephenson




Adventure's Dress To Thrill OF Topper "Prada"
CH Little Ponds Chief x CH Glendars MS Daisy
Bred By: Dara & Glen Carr and Brian & Beth Stephenson





Adventure's rolling Stone OF Topper "Pebbles"
CH Little Ponds Chief x CH Glendars MS Daisy
Bred By: Dara & Glen Carr and Brian & Beth Stephenson

OK...Pebbles LOVES to have a toy in her mouth so I don't have many photo's of her without a toy in her mouth...





Thanks for letting me share, Brian

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So Cute

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The one pup reminded me of what Buford use to do he sucked on his toys never destroyed them . loved pictures.
Looks like you have your hands full will you be down for Mission Circuit? Kim

Posted on May 14, 2008, 11:43 AM

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Mission Circuit

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Thanks for the compliments Kim.
No, We won't be able to make it down for the Mission Circuit this year. The pups are only 7 months old and we have basically retired Angus from
all-breed showing, so we are staying closer to home in 2008.
Thanks again, Brian


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Very nice Brian! I think my fav.. by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

is Pebbles with the blue squeeky toy in her mouth! She looks so proud and content!
They sure are growing up!
Good luck in the ring with the new generation.
Susan

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...and my first homebred champion by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

Ch. Mars Hill Scuttle Buttin'


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Awesome, very very nice by (Login ickytazz) Bulldog Life forum

huge congrats!


Hugs,

Vicky

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Super Congrats Cathy! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

Way to Go!!! Your first homebred is such an awsome feeling!!
Here's to many more!!!
Congrats!
Susan

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Huge Congratulations!!!

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-Brian

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Thanks, y'all by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

I appreciate the kind words!

Cathy Miller
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Sassy's first day out... by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

taking RWB out of the 6-9 puppy class. She makes a mama proud!
Ch. Karma's Big Shot X Mars Hill Intrepid Angel




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Posted on May 11, 2008, 5:45 PM

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Congrats! She looks great! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

love her!!!
cONGRATS!
SUSAN

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Posted on May 12, 2008, 8:50 AM

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Spots on my new Leather chair by (Login ickytazz) Bulldog Life forum

Did you Fart?


BIS, BISS AKC, Thai, Ch. Majestic Willy McKee X Ch. Langager's Holiday Blend 5 weeks 5 days

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Posted on May 11, 2008, 12:11 AM

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very special spots!

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Posted on May 11, 2008, 8:31 AM

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OMG...love those spots!! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

they are just tooo cute!! OMG what snuggles!!
susan

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Thank you, i love the spots by (Login ickytazz) Bulldog Life forum

:D

Vicky,
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Posted on May 12, 2008, 9:53 PM

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Trophys for 1933 Bulldog Club Of England

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Just found this, thought they were so beautiful. Kim

Posted on May 9, 2008, 6:42 PM

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Flowers...watering angel....and a butterball.......pic

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sherrypetros,cookie,muggs,augie.huggie
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Posted on May 8, 2008, 8:13 PM

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Huggie...you look tired, sweeheart!!! Annie...you sure do a by gail (Login puppylix) Bulldog Life forum

wonderful job watering the flowers...you must have a green paw!

Posted on May 9, 2008, 2:35 PM

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So Cute

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What a cute pictures I like the way she takes care of watering. Kim

Posted on May 9, 2008, 3:16 PM

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Little girls at lunch today 5 weeks old and full of piss & poo by (Login ickytazz) Bulldog Life forum

Vicky,
Bosco, Bella, Breve' & Holly

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Posted on May 8, 2008, 4:21 PM

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both are gorgeous!! n/m by (Login CatiAult) Bulldog Life forum

n/m

Posted on May 8, 2008, 6:41 PM

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Look at those babies! by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

They are just adorable! I can't believe they're 5 weeks already!

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Posted on May 8, 2008, 7:48 PM

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they grow like weeds by (Login ickytazz) Bulldog Life forum

:D

I have some new pix of them with the Chihuahua toys.

Vicky,
Bosco, Bella, Breve' & Holly

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Posted on May 9, 2008, 6:04 PM

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Vicky, they are both beautiful by (Login merktj) Bulldog Life forum

Tough decision there unless, of course, you keep both.

They are looking great!

Posted on May 10, 2008, 2:17 PM

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There they are! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

I just love them!
susan

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Posted on May 12, 2008, 8:53 AM

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Memories Of Buford

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<br/>My Montage 4/22/08

This was Bufords life & has left me with great memorys. Enjoy Kim





Posted on May 6, 2008, 5:17 PM

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I just love him! Lovely Kim! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

I know you must miss your special boy! You can see the love in all your special photos. He really touched many of us!
hugs,
susan

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Posted on May 8, 2008, 4:47 PM

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What a great tribute, Kim by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

Buford was a great boy!

Cathy Miller
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Posted on May 8, 2008, 7:50 PM

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Kim, that was beautiful by (Login merktj) Bulldog Life forum

You are so fortunate to have had such a special dog and those pictures brought back so many wonderful memories.

The other memory I have of Buford is the video that was made for the Bullywood Nationals. Do you have a copy of that, and is it too big to post online? That was a classic, the best ever.

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Patti....... by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

check the bank account.Paypal rescue money was transferred two weeks ago.
Call me when you get a moment this evening.
susan

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Posted on May 6, 2008, 12:52 PM

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Susan by (Login merktj) Bulldog Life forum

I tried calling you on your cell, left a message.

But, our bank statements came today and it is on there. Thanks! That was a donation someone made for our rescue out of the blue, not an adoption fee.

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Got the message...running like a chicken with my head cut-off! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

I am so darn busy at work. Next week in national Hospital week so everyone has something planned.
I am glad the transfer worked. Very nice donation to rescue!
So do you have our rooms ready for october? Chill that vodka lady!
susan

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New Champion MILLINGTON'S RUMOR HAS IT

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Posted on May 5, 2008, 12:45 PM

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what beautiful photographs!

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congratulations

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Huge Congratulations!!! It sounds like you guys are

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having a lot of fun!!!
-Brian

Posted on May 6, 2008, 6:00 AM

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Super Congrats!!!! Lovely pictures! by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

Congrats to all! You guys look great!
Susan

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Determining the best age to spay/neuter-new paper written- by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

Newley published paper on the CHF web site. Interesting reading.

susan
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Discoveries Spring 2008
DETERMINING THE BEST AGE AT WHICH TO SPAY OR NEUTER:
AN EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYSIS
By Margaret Root-Kustritz, DVM, PhD
University of Minnesota

Introduction

In many parts of the world, due to cultural or economic prohibitions, bitches and dogs are not spayed or castrated unless they have reproductive tract disease. However, in the United States, virtually all bitches and dogs are rendered sterile by surgery at some point in their life. This better allows for reproduction control in animals no longer capable of or not considered desirable for breeding, and eliminates behaviors and physical changes related to presence of reproductive hormones that dog owners find objectionable. The surgeries most commonly performed are ovariohysterectomy (removal of the uterus and both ovaries), commonly called spaying, and castration (removal of both testes and the associated epididymes). Castration is commonly also called neutering, although that term most correctly can be used for surgery of either gender. Collectively, these surgeries can be referred to as gonadectomy, removal of the gonads or reproductive organs.

Removal of the ovaries eliminates secretion of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Removal of the testes eliminates secretion of the hormone testosterone. Elimination of these hormones obviously leads to decreases in behaviors and physical changes associated with their secretion, such as heat behavior, swelling of the vulva, and estrous bleeding in bitches, and mounting and roaming in dogs. However, reproductive hormones have effects on other tissues in the body and removal of those hormones may inadvertently impact those systems negatively. Other, less obvious, hormone changes also occur after gonadectomy, including persistent elevation in hormones that control the secretion of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Whether these other hormone changes affect other systems positively or negatively often is unclear.

This paper is a review of what has been demonstrated in the veterinary literature regarding effect of gonadectomy on the animal as a whole. This discussion does not address the societal problem of pet overpopulation. The author feels that animals with no owner or guardian should be spayed or castrated before adoption into a new home as one of many initiatives necessary to decrease the number of dogs euthanized in the United States annually. This discussion instead refers to dogs with responsible owners or guardians who maintain dogs as household pets, do not allow the animals to roam free, and provide the animals with regular veterinary care.
Evidence in this context is defined as credible information from peer-reviewed research. Studies involving more dogs are more valuable than reports of single cases. Multiple studies documenting a given phenomenon are more valuable than single papers. Incidence in this context is reported as a percent; this is the number of affected animals out of a random sample of 100. In veterinary medicine, any condition with an incidence greater than 1% is considered common.

Readers are encouraged to carefully read all manuscripts of interest and to ask their veterinarian for clarification if needed. This paper is condensed from a more detailed, extensively referenced manuscript that may be available through your veterinarian (Root Kustritz MV. Determining the optimal age for gonadectomy of dogs and cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2007;231(11):1665-1675).

Why do we perform spay or castration at 6 months of age?
Most veterinarians in the United States recommend bitches and dogs be spayed or castrated between 6 and 9 months of age. This is not based in science; no one has performed a large-scale study in which bitches and dogs underwent gonadectomy at various ages and were tracked throughout life to determine what abnormalities developed relative to age at gonadectomy. It is thought that the current age recommendation arose after the World War II, when increasing affluence of American families first permitted them to treat animals as household pets and were, therefore, more interested in controlling manifestations of reproductive hormone secretion and very interested in making sure the animal survived surgery. Anesthetic and surgical techniques available at that time necessitated the animal be at least 6 months of age.

With current anesthetic agents, anesthetic monitoring equipment, and surgical techniques, it has been demonstrated in multiple studies that bitches and dogs can safely undergo gonadectomy when as young as 6 to 8 weeks of age. Surgical complication rate does not vary between groups undergoing surgery when very young compared to those undergoing surgery at the more traditional age, with overall postoperative complication rate reported as 6.1%. The vast majority of these post surgical complications are transient and do not require veterinary care.

Effects of gonadectomy on behavior
Behaviors that are most likely to be affected by gonadectomy are those that are sexually dimorphic (seen primarily in one gender). Examples of sexually dimorphic behaviors include flagging in bitches, and mounting and urine marking in dogs. Incidence of sexually dimorphic behaviors decreases after gonadectomy in bitches and dogs, with the decrease in incidence not correlated with length of time the animal has shown the behavior prior to gonadectomy.

Those behaviors that are not sexually dimorphic, including most forms of aggression, are not decreased in incidence by gonadectomy. One behavioral consequence of spaying that has been documented in several studies is an increase in reactivity towards humans with unfamiliar dogs and increased aggression toward family members. This may be hormonally related; there may also be a breed predisposition.

There is no evidence documenting a decline in trainability of working female or male dogs after spay or castration. One study documented an increase in development of senile behaviors after gonadectomy in male dogs. However, that study had very few dogs in the intact male group and other studies, looking directly at changes in brain tissue, are not supportive of that finding.

Effects of gonadectomy on health

Neoplasia

Neoplasia, or cancer, is abnormal growth of tissue. Benign tumors tend to stay in one location and cause disease by altering the single tissue involved and compressing tissue around it. Malignant tumors tend to spread in the area from which they arise and to spread to distant tissues, causing widespread disease. Virtually all tumors are more common in aged than in young animals, with average reported age at time of diagnosis of about 10 years. For the tumor types described below, exact cause-and-effect relationship between gonadectomy and development of tumors is unknown.

Mammary neoplasia, or breast cancer, is a very common disorder of female dogs, with a reported incidence of 3.4%; this is most common tumor type in female dogs. Of female dogs with mammary tumors, 50.9% have malignant tumors. Risk factors for mammary neoplasia in female dogs include age, breed (Table 1), and sexually intact status. Multiple studies have documented that spaying bitches when young greatly decreases their risk of developing mammary neoplasia when aged. Compared with bitches left intact, those spayed before puberty have a 0.5% risk, those spayed after one estrous cycle have an 8.0% risk, and dogs spayed after two estrous cycles have a 26.0% risk of developing mammary neoplasia later in life. Overall, unspayed bitches have a seven times greater risk of developing mammary neoplasia than do those that are spayed. While the benefit of spaying decreases with each estrous cycle, some benefit has been demonstrated in bitches even up to 9 years of age. The exact cause-and-effect relationship between intact status and development of mammary neoplasia in female dogs has not been identified. The genetic and hormonal causes of breast cancer identified in women have not been consistently identified in female dogs despite extensive research.

Prostatic cancer in dogs is uncommon, with a reported incidence of 0.2 to 0.6%. Prostatic adenocarcinoma is a highly malignant tumor that cannot be cured medically or surgically. A 2.4 to 4.3 times increase in incidence in prostatic neoplasia with castration has been demonstrated, with that information verified in multiple studies.

Testicular neoplasia is a very common tumor in dogs, with a reported incidence of 0.9%. Unlike in humans, testicular tumors occur late in life in dogs, are readily diagnosed, and are rarely malignant. Ovarian and uterine tumors are very uncommon in bitches.

Several tumors of non-reproductive tissues have been reported to be increased in incidence after gonadectomy. Transitional cell carcinoma, a malignant tumor of the urinary tract, was reported in two studies to occur 2 to 4 times more frequently in spayed or castrated dogs than in intact female or male dogs. Exact incidence is not reported; estimated incidence is less than 1.0%. A breed predisposition exists (Table 1). Surgical removal of transitional cell carcinoma may or may not be possible, depending on site of the primary tumor.

Osteosarcoma is a low incidence (0.2%), highly malignant tumor of bone. It is reported to be more common in large breed dogs with some specific breeds predisposed (Table 1). Two studies have documented a 1.3 to 2.0 times increased incidence of osteosarcoma with gonadectomy. However, one study evaluated solely Rottweilers, a breed with a reported genetic predisposition. Treatment often includes limb amputation and radiation or chemotherapy.

Hemangiosarcoma is a malignant tumor of vascular tissue, including the heart, major blood vessels, and spleen. Large breeds in general are at increased risk with some breeds specifically predisposed (Table 1). Two studies have documented increased incidence, from 2.2 to 5 times, in gonadectomized males and females compared to intact animals. Overall incidence of hemangiosarcoma is low, at 0.2%. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice, if possible.

Orthopedic abnormalities

Long bones grow from growth plates on either end. The growth plates close after exposure to estrogen and testosterone, explaining why growth in height is largely completed after puberty. In bitches and dogs, removal of the gonads before puberty slows closure of the growth plates, leading to a statistically significant but not overtly obvious increase in height. There is no evidence that after gonadectomy some growth plates will close on time and some late, however most studies have only examined long bones of the forelimb. No studies have demonstrated increased incidence in fractures or other abnormalities of the growth plates associated with age at time of spay or castration.

Hip dysplasia is abnormal formation of the hip joint with associated development of arthritis. Genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, including diet, are involved (Table 1). In the one study describing increased incidence of hip dysplasia in female or male dogs spayed or castrated before 5 months of age, it is not clear that the diagnosis of hip dysplasia was made by a veterinarian in all cases.

The paired cruciate ligaments form a cross within the knee (stifle) joint. The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) undergoes tearing or complete rupture when the stifle is stressed from the side, especially if the animal twists while bearing weight on that limb. CCL injury is very common, with reported incidence of 1.8%. Large breed dogs are generally at risk, with some breeds predisposed (Table 1). Overweight female and male dogs also may be at increased risk. It has been demonstrated that CCL injury is more common in spayed or castrated animals than in intact animals. The basis may be hormonal, as it has been demonstrated that CCL injury in humans is more common in women than in men with incidence varying with stage of the menstrual cycle. A very recent study documented change in anatomy of the stifle joint of female and male dogs with CCL injury with gonadectomy prior to 6 months of age; further research is pending. CCL injury is treated with surgery and rehabilitation; treatment is costly and recovery protracted.

Obesity

Obesity is very common in dogs, with reported incidence of 2.8% in the general dog population; incidences of 34% of castrated male dogs and 38% of spayed female dogs were reported in one study. Multiple risk factors exist, including breed (Table 1), age, and body condition and age of the owner. A very commonly reported risk factor for development of obesity is gonadectomy. In cats, it has been demonstrated that gonadectomy causes a decrease in metabolic rate. There are no reports documenting metabolic rate in female or male dogs relative to gonadectomy. Obesity is itself a risk factor for some forms of cancer, CCL injury, diabetes mellitus, and decreased life span. Obesity is controllable with appropriate diet and exercise.

Urinary incontinence

A very common form of urinary incontinence, formerly termed estrogen-responsive urinary incontinence and now more commonly called urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence, occurs in spayed female dogs. Urine leaks from the spayed female dogs when they are relaxed and so most often is seen by the owners as wet spots where the dog sleeps. Reported incidence ranges from 4.9 to 20.0%, with female dogs weighing more than 44 pounds and some specific breeds predisposed (Table 1). While multiple studies have documented correlation between gonadectomy and occurrence of this disorder, only one has demonstrated a correlation between incidence and age at gonadectomy. In that study, it was demonstrated that spaying before 3 months of age was significantly more likely to be associated with eventual occurrence of urinary incontinence in a given female dog than was spaying later. Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence is easily controlled medically in most female dogs.

Pyometra

Pyometra is uterine infection overlying age-related change in the uterine lining. Incidence increases with age; 23 to 24% of dogs developed pyometra by 10 years of age in one Swedish study. Specific breeds are at increased risk (Table 1). This very common disorder of aged intact bitches is treated surgically.

Benign prostatic hypertrophy / prostatitis

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is age-related change in prostate size. By 6 years of age, 75 to 80% of intact male dogs will have evidence of BPH; by 9 years of age, 95 to 100% of intact male dogs will have evidence of BPH. The increased size of the prostate is associated with increased blood supply. The most common clinical signs are dripping of bloody fluid from the prepuce and blood in the semen. Development of BPH predisposes the dog to prostate infection (prostatitis). Medical therapy for BPH can be used to control clinical signs but surgical therapy (castration) is curative.

Diabetes mellitus

Only one study has demonstrated a possible increased incidence of diabetes mellitus in dogs associated with gonadectomy. That study did not consider the effect of obesity, a known risk factor for diabetes mellitus.

Hypothyroidism

Two studies have demonstrated increased incidence of hypothyroidism in female and male dogs after gonadectomy. Genetic factors also are involved (Table 1). Cause-and-effect has not been described, nor has a specific numerical factor for increased incidence been reported.

Life span

Several studies have demonstrated that spayed and castrated female and male dogs live longer than do intact bitches or dogs. Cause-and-effect has not been described. It is possible that gonadectomized dogs are less likely to show risky behaviors or that owners who have invested in animals by presenting them for spay or castration continue to present them for consistent veterinary care.

Conclusion

So how do you reconcile all this information in helping make decisions for individual animals? Considerations must include evaluation of incidence of various disorders, breed predisposition, and health significance of the various disorders (Tables 2 and 3).

For female dogs, the high incidence and high percentage of malignancy of mammary neoplasia, and the significant effect of spaying on decreasing its incidence make ovariohysterectomy prior to the first heat the best recommendation for non-breeding animals. The demonstrated increased incidence of urinary incontinence in bitches spayed before 3 months of age and possible effect of CCL injury in bitches spayed before 6 months of age suggest that spaying bitches after 6 months of age but before their first heat is most beneficial. For bitches of breeds predisposed by ovariohysterectomy to highly malignant tumors and for breeding animals, spaying at a later age may be more beneficial.

For male dogs, castration decreases incidence of disorders with little health significance and may increase incidence of disorders of much greater health significance. For non-breeding animals, evaluation of breed and subsequent predispositions to disorders by gonadectomy should guide when and if castration is recommended.

As dog breeders, you are a source of information for people seeking a dog for companionship, to show or work as a hobby, or to grow up with their children. As veterinarians, we are one of the guardians of safety and good health for all animals in our society. It behooves all of us to thoughtfully consider why we recommend spay or castration for dogs, to ensure we are not putting our own convenience above their good health. For every individual bitch or dog, careful consideration of their breed, age, lifestyle, and suitability as a breeding animal must be a part of the decision as to when or if they should undergo gonadectomy.


Table 1. Breeds predisposed to various disorders
CONDITION

BREEDS PREDISPOSED

Mammary neoplasia
Boxer, Brittany, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd Dog, Maltese, Miniature Poodle, Pointer, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier

Transitional cell carcinoma
Airedale Terrier, Beagle, Collie, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, West Highland White Terrier, and Wire Fox Terrier

Osteosarcoma
Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard

Hemangiosarcoma
Boxer, English Setter, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Poodle, Siberian Husky

Hip dysplasia
Chesapeake Bay Retriever, English Setter, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Samoyed, Saint Bernard

Cranial cruciate ligament injury
Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Poodle, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard

Obesity
Beagle, Cairn Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Labrador Retriever

Urinary incontinence
Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Old English Sheepdog, Rottweiler, Springer Spaniel, Weimeraner

Pyometra
Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chow Chow, Collie, English Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard

Diabetes mellitus
Miniature Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Pug, Samoyed, Toy Poodle

Hypothyroidism
Airedale Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Miniature Schnauzer, Pomeranian, Shetland Sheepdog
Table 2. Conditions associated with ovariohysterectomy (spay)

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part 2 of the "Pink poodle" by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

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Pink Poodle Case May Be Dismissed
Woman Must Agree To Not Dye Dogs, Fine Will Be Dropped

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BOULDER, Colo. -- A salon owner who made national headlines when the Boulder Humane Society ticketed her for dyeing her dog pink has reached a deal with attorneys that would dismiss the citation.

According to the Daily Camera, the citation against Joy Douglas will be dismissed in six months if she doesn't dye another dog before then.

Douglas told the Camera that the case has been dropped, but she needed to talk with her attorney before making any comments.

The case isn't over, said officials with the city's municipal court, and if Douglas is accused of dyeing animals again before October, she could face penalties for the original charge.

Douglas was issued a citation on March 1 for violating a law saying, "No person shall dye or color live fowl, rabbits or any other animals or have in possession, display, sell or give away such dyed or colored animals."

Douglas said she colored Cici pink to help raise awareness for breast cancer. The salon owner said she has used beet juice -- and occasionally Kool-Aid -- for four years now to "stain" her dog.

Assistant City Attorney Janet Michels said the law was intended to prevent dyeing rabbits and chicks around Easter.

"We recognize the ordinance hasn't been used in some time," she told the Camera. "But our position is that the ordinance is enforceable for violations of today."

Still, she said, "We are trying to find a solution that works for everyone."

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My Sassy Girl by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

Sass is getting ready for her first show next weekend.
Here's Mars Hill Angel in Disguise
Ch. Karma's Big Shot X Mars Hill Intrepid Angel DOB 8/22/07






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Posted on May 4, 2008, 6:51 PM

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I Say First Place!

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Nice Pictures Let us no how Sassy Girl does Kim

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Boy she sure has grown up into... by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

a very lovely girl! Cathy she is very nice! How does her compare? I love both of them!
Keep us posted on her wins!
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Thanks, Susan...here's her sister by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

These are from the Clemson, SC show last weekend. I co-own Parker(formerly known as Cherri) with Chris Herrington, who posted above, finishing his bred by boy.



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Perry dog show...........posting for Mari by sherry petros (Login augthedog) Bulldog Life forum

enjoy........
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Thanks by (Login CatiAult) Bulldog Life forum

enjoyed the pics.

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What Show was this & City?

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I enjoyed looking at pictures what city is this? Perry is a beautiful color as every one knows I love red dogs. I am in Sunland Calif and I know our group of people so when I see some of photos I am not sure what area. Thank Mari Kim

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I belive this is the Perry, GA show in April. by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

Love the pictures. Great pics of lots of my friends. I hoped to catch a glimpse of my 6-9 girl who was there, but, alas, I didn't see her.

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Thanks for sharing Mari & Sher.... by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

nice to see the bullies in other parts of the country!
Nice bullies!
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Someone asked me a question the other day....has your response changed? by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

I was asked by a fellow bulldogger if there was much difference exhibiting a bulldog in a specialty show or allbreed? Was there more prestige in showing & finishing only in specialty shows? Has the economy changed your reasons where you will show your dog?
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My thoughts by (Login merktj) Bulldog Life forum

To me a specialty win is more important only because normally it is a much larger entry, more competition. But we have some clusters, as I'm sure other areas have, that the Bulldog entry is as big or bigger than many specialty clubs. So a major win there is just as important, to me. The big circuit in CA is the Mission Circuit over Memorial Week end. Any win there is great. Bulldog entries have run 80-90 over the years. Why wouldn't that be a impressive as a specialty win where the total entry might be just 40 dogs?

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My thoughts

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I think it depends on who the judge is. A large entry is always a win worth bragging about. But it depends on the politics behind the win. If you have a dog worthy and the judge isn't judging who's holding the lead then I don't think it matters if it's all-breed or specialty. I would hope the judge has done his homework, studied the standard and knows bulldogs. Unfortunately that isn't always the case.

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Cost Of Parking for Rv

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One thing I have noticed we bought our motorhome as motels were so expensive and Rv parking used to be great now it is so expensive to park your motor home as they charge for grounds then your electic just for parking 265.00 thats not counting your gas or show expenses I would say this keeps people from traveling. There are way less motor home parking now.

All breed shows the cost of showing a puppie is so expensive we see way less entries Kim

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$125 a night for RV parking in Long Beach CA was

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the most that we have ever paid, and we most likely won't be doing that again for many years if ever again.
Last year we Paid $600 for 5 nights of Rv parking with Power and no water...
-Brian

Posted on May 5, 2008, 6:52 AM

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OM that is horribly expensive

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Are you guys heading north for any shows this next month?

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Hey Deb....We will be up for Puyallup.

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Hope to see ya there!
-Brian

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I'll be there

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Posted on May 5, 2008, 9:56 PM

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Yow! by (Login MarsHillBulldogs) Bulldog Life forum

And I was griping about $30.00 a night! It's all a matter of perspective, I guess.

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adding my thoughts... by (Premier Login somersA1) Forum Owner

I beleive and still hold true that a specialty win is just that- a "special" win. To be recognized among your peers as having an outstanding dog competing against many other nice dogs is an honor. The same goes for the bred-by class. However, in today's economy and the ever increasing dog counts in order to win a major, it is becoming increasingly difficult for many to show. Gas prices, lodging and entry costs are going thru the roof!
A win anywhere is truly a blessing. A major is a major, a point is a point no matter where you get it. Enter where you think you have a good chance of winning and to judges who you feel will give your dog consideration.
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MY opinion.....

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Well...MY opinion is that ALL wins are special, some more special than others but my view has always been that a win is a win, and finished is finished.
We have seen many All-breed entries that are equal in size to most specialty entries. We have seen a few specialty entries that where well below what many all-breed entry's are. Is it great to have a nice specialty win? Sure! Is it great to have a nice All-Breed win? Sure!
I can remember a conversation that I had in regards to a Specialty last year in Oregon that was the same weekend that a show circuit was going on in Montana.
Beth took Angus to Montana 800 miles away when the specialty and 2 days of all-breeds where 15 miles away.
The one day specialty entry was in the middle 20's and the Montana All-Breed entry was in the upper 50's, and for multiple days.
The judges in Montana each had over 40 years in the dog world with Multiple Breeds and Groups under their belts and one judge was even one of the few All Arounder's, able to judge Every Breed and Every Group with his 60-70 years in dogs. I have always found it fascinating when people make the assumption that just because a judge isn't a Bulldog Breeder that he must not have the knowledge of the breed to judge as well as a Breeder judge....

Dog showing is getting crazy expensive and it seams like it has happened over night. This last weekend we had 3 of our own dogs entered and the show was about 135 miles away.
$200 at the gas station for Fuel and Propane.
$180 for entries.
$50 for 2 nights of RV parking.
$50 for 1 Mat for under the X-Pens and some Bait...
I guess we can just call it a $500 weekend.....
We will be dog showing pretty close to home for the next 2 years.
My personal belief is that this economic down turn is just getting started and will be lasting for years and not months...
-Brian