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All of my dogs except one are fixed. I really think that it's cruel to NOT get them neutered. A male dog is happier and less likely to take off after females in heat (although he may never completely lose interest in female dogs), less likely to get into fights and less likely to mark everything in your house. Female dogs are definitely more mellow and less territorial. They also don't go into heat, which is messy, and the dog won't drive you crazy trying to get to a male dog.
In addition, if you've ever raised a litter of puppies, you know how much time and work it requires. Puppies are noisy and messy. You'll clean up all the soiled newspapers, bleach the floor, put the pups back into the enclosure and when you look again, the floor looks and smells just as bad as it did before you cleaned. You also have to find good homes for the puppies. Even if you sell them, it's still a significant amount of work for little or no profit. Heaven forbid one gets sick, the vet bill can wipe out every bit of profit for the entire litter.
No, no, neutering or spaying is better for both you and your dog.
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