Shirl Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The neuticles thing is 'interesting' as it used to be against kennel club rules to exhibit a dog that wasnt 'entire' unless there was a medical reason for having the op so...if you wanted to curb a dogs wanderlust but still show it..that would be a way round it I suppose..not that I would agree with messing about with the poor dog of course to please the owners daft enough to want to do it But the judge is suppossed to feel for them to check they are there. Wouldn't they feel different like a boob job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 The neuticles thing is 'interesting' as it used to be against kennel club rules to exhibit a dog that wasnt 'entire' unless there was a medical reason for having the op so...if you wanted to curb a dogs wanderlust but still show it..that would be a way round it I suppose..not that I would agree with messing about with the poor dog of course to please the owners daft enough to want to do it But the judge is suppossed to feel for them to check they are there. Wouldn't they feel different like a boob job? let's not even go there Yuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I'm disgusted and I have to admit to being embarrassed at having put tinsel around Cookie's neck for the xmas photo The lady that bred Cookie is a groomer and used to dye Cookie's mum (a full poodle) pink occasionally apparently I think it must be hell for these poor dogs that have to go through all of this. Poor old Cookie spends 3-4 hours in the groomers every 6 weeks to have a wash, cut and blow dry and that is bad enough but it is a necessary evil. She actually comes out looking embarrassed from there as she is gleaming white for a change. She soon sorts that out though with a lovely game of chase in the park and a bit of skidding on the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 But the judge is suppossed to feel for them to check they are there. Wouldn't they feel different like a boob job? They come in original 'rigid' feel or 'natural' apparently. Dog judging is so freaky. My uncle is a top dog judge and all I can think of is that he's copping a feel of dog unmentionables for a living. It's not right, is it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm disgusted and I have to admit to being embarrassed at having put tinsel around Cookie's neck for the xmas photo The lady that bred Cookie is a groomer and used to dye Cookie's mum (a full poodle) pink occasionally apparently I think it must be hell for these poor dogs that have to go through all of this. Poor old Cookie spends 3-4 hours in the groomers every 6 weeks to have a wash, cut and blow dry and that is bad enough but it is a necessary evil. She actually comes out looking embarrassed from there as she is gleaming white for a change. She soon sorts that out though with a lovely game of chase in the park and a bit of skidding on the mud. but that's just once for the xmas photo and when she's groomed it's for hygiene not to make her something she's not - she looks a right cracker in the photo btw and a proper dog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Thank you fowlbird, thats very kind of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I agree, I think she looks lovely and the tinsel is perfectly acceptable (unless you leave it on her all year round ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 That is wrong! I don't mind doggy coats, t shirts and jumpers, as some dogs like these & my SIL's little yorkie is so nesh she asks for her t shirt on! But that is horrid. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I have just googled "neuticles" Neuticles allows your pet to retain his natural look, self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with neutering. You couldn't make it up. :lol: Shouldn't it be "allow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I wonder if that's available on the NHS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 NHS - Neutered Hound Service?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I wonder if that's available on the NHS? It is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I agree, I think she looks lovely and the tinsel is perfectly acceptable (unless you leave it on her all year round ). Oh - should I have taken it off by now then?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I hate this kind of thing poor things it should be classed as cruelty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 I wonder if that's available on the NHS? It is. 'tis true... I once worked with a chap (poor thing) who'd had 'one' removed due to testicular cancer - he had a prosthesis.. I never did find out how everyone in the office knew. I mean it's not the sort of thing that you casually insert into a conversation, is it? Do dogs get traumatised by being neutered? In my experience, they've never even noticed that they are missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 It's just the relief to have their lampshades removed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [Do dogs get traumatised by being neutered? In my experience, they've never even noticed that they are missing My old Border Collie didn't notice the op but there can be problems. He was out in the park the very next day doing his usual Collie things. I was more traumatised than him. Hated doing it but my husband had just died and poor dog was marking in the house and I couldn't cope with it all; have regretted it ever since as it does change their personality. He got food obsessed, stealing everything, and keeping his weight down has been really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 A friend recently had to get their Weimerraner (sp?) done as he couldn't control his *errrm* 'urges' It worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
