Shock Admission RSPCA and Labradoodle Breeders Neutering Puppies at Six Weeks Old
RSPCA and Breeders Shock Admission
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Would you consider neutering this puppy?: He is just six weeks of age.
The RSPCA spays and castrates at this age, and apparently believes it is ethically and morally acceptable to do so. As do some breeders, rescue centres and a few vets.
There is a breeder in Cardiff who was called Lisa Carson (now remarried and so not Carson anymore but now Lisa Joyaa Rose) I would recommend that no one buys any dogs or puppies from this woman.
She neuters her Labradoodle pups, both standard and minis, at six to seven weeks of age. She states it is a contractual obligation from the Australian Labradoodle Association. Simple, do not be part of an organisation that suggests this horrific practice. There are only a few members in the UK and as far as I am concerned they are barbaric animal abusers.
She is not the only breeder in this country to follow this disgraceful practice. I really hope she can sleep at night. However, I know of no other breed other than Australian Labradoodle where this is happening on a regular basis. She states it is to keep the bloodline pure. Unless I am sadly mistaken, Labradoodles are not pedigree dogs, they are what is euphemistically known as mongrels.
The two main kennels involved in the breeding of these dogs in Australia have apparently been discredited. And I believe are no longer operating or trading. Why is it only Australian Labradoodle breeders do this? Don’t other breeders also have their breed’s best interest at heart?
If I was a cynic, I would say they did it to limit the number of Australian Labradoodle puppies on the market. Thereby keeping the vastly inflated prices artificially high. More profit for the breeders.
Once again with my cynic’s hat on, I could say they are greedy, grasping, misery pedlars that seriously affect both mentally and physically the very dogs they claim to uphold. How dare they? Is that why these dogs are so ludicrously priced? from £2000 to £3000. Some for breeding purposes have been sold for far higher amounts.
Choose a puppy who has been neutered at this age at your peril. See what the leading rescue charities and the Kennel Club have to say about this disgusting practice at the bottom of this page. Then if you feel strongly enough about it let the RSPCA and Lisa know what you think. I wrote this article in 2012 and this woman is still peddling her bundles of misery in 2023. And the RSPCA has got worse not better than they were 10 years ago.
Are you aware that the latest Kennel Club survey shows a chilling drop of 11% in our dog’s lifespan over the last 10 years? (6) Dogs Dying Early KC Survey. Neutering is one of the reasons this is happening.
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The majority of our veterinary profession appears not to understand the outcomes of the very procedures they recommend for our dog’s behaviour. In nearly all cases aggression increased with neutering in both male and female dogs. The opposite of what we have regularly been told.
I wish these vets and breeders would all just live by a simple code of practice “First Do No Harm”. If they imagine that it has no effect on the young pups then why is it that my records show that early neutering is the cause of high levels of medical and behavioural problems?
That and the fact that many well-known vets and oncologists are stating that dogs that are neutered early can have severe medical conditions, cancer, spay incontinence, bone, hip, and knee problem are just some of them. Welfare organisation and the Kennel Club have stated their horror at learning this was done to puppies at this age.
If you are concerned about this and other aspects of health, then read this as well I have recently written about the very real dangers of Annual Vaccinations. Read this and prepare to be shocked and frightened regarding the health and well-being of your dog.
The picture on the right shows a three-week-old puppy. Would you 3 weeks later, take this pup from it mum and put it through a major operation?
I saw some posts on a forum recently where this breeder in Wales Lisa Carson trotted out a previous client to confirm that the dogs she bought were perfectly healthy. That client was warned by many people including myself, but still went ahead and bought these puppies.
She conveniently forgot to mention that one of them has Hip Dysplasia. When it was pointed out, she said her vet said it, was because of the way it was lying in the womb. If you believe that you will believe anything. She is still defending her decision to buy puppies that were neutered at such a tender age.
I wonder if they have any idea why these puppies are born with three essential hormones. Progesterone, Oestrogen and Testosterone.
Do they imagine those hormones are surplus to requirements, just an inconvenient extra that has been thrown in like the Sat Nav on a car?
Imagine the outcry if it was done to our children at such a sensitive period in these puppies lives. Tinkering with nature at such a young age must have a cost and consequences I believe that it has severe and life-changing effects. As a Dog Behaviourist, I see the effects these actions have on the well-being, health and behaviour of these poor dogs.
I kept records of all the dogs I treated for behavioural problems post-2001 onwards. The majority of the problem dogs I treated, were neutered before they reached social and physical maturity. The amount and severity of problems I saw increased exponentially the earlier the dog was neutered
It beggars belief that any organisation. never mind one with a royal appointment, or breeders could even consider removing these little pups from their mother and siblings at such an important and sensitive age.
To put them through a major operation at such a critical and tender age is a national disgrace. In my humble opinion, I believe it constitutes serious animal abuse. I believe these actions may contravene the Animal Welfare Act of 2007. The RSPCA along with other organisations were to some extent instrumental in the inclusion of the “duty of care” part of that legislation. The bill, possibly the most important legislative move on captive and domestic animals since the Protection of Animals Act of 1911, came into effect on 6th April 2007.
It makes owners and keepers responsible for ensuring that the welfare needs of their animals are met. These requirements include the following:
The need:
1. For a suitable environment (place to live)
2. For a suitable diet
3. To exhibit normal behaviour patterns
4. To be housed with, or apart from, other animals (if applicable)
5. To be protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease
I believe the RSPCA needs investigating, as I feel it may be abusing its status as a charity, by what I can only describe as intimidation. Acting as if they have official status when they have no more powers than any other member of the general public. No wonder donations are falling when figures like this emerge of Chief Executives on £178.000 a year. We donate to help real cats and real dogs, NOT fat cats and dirty dogs! You could be the next innocent victim of their war on pet owners
Stan Rawlinson September 2012.
Updated regularly as further information on neutering is made public. Last update July 2019
Read further articles
(1) Spaying and Castration Overview
(2) Spaying and Castration The Truth
(4) Dogs Dying Early KC Survey
This is What Some Rescue Charities And The Kennel Club Think About It.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have stated that they recommend cats and dogs are neutered from around six months of age upwards, taking into consideration the breed and behaviour of the animal. They state “We would not recommend neutering kittens and puppies at 6 weeks old as the animal has not had time to mature and develop properly”.
The Kennel Clubs Geneticist Jeff Sampson, stated quite equivocally,“In our view neutering puppies at 6 weeks old seems totally irresponsible. Regardless of the potential health benefits, which are far from universally accepted, neutering at 6 weeks old is just too young.”
Chris Laurence MBE QVRM TD BVSc MRCVS. Veterinary Director of The Dogs Trust. Has stated that they never spay or neuter at such an early age, and would always wait until pre-puberty ie around 6 months. Dr Lawrence told me that spaying and neutering at 6 weeks could have a detrimental effect on these young pups. He lists early socialisation as a major factor and that these animals can be spayed or castrated at a later time, therefore, why do this so young?
The Blue Cross has confirmed, that if a dog is adopted from the Blue Cross when it is under six months old they will provide the adopter with a voucher supporting payment of the procedure, to be carried out by a vet at a later stage. Alternatively, where practical, the procedure will be undertaken by a vet employed by a Blue Cross animal adoption centre. The Blue Cross has therefore stated that neutering under six months is not advisable!
My personal belief is that six months is still far too early for nearly all breeds of dogs. A great Dane does not mature until 36 months, German Shepherds 18 months, Labs 14 months, Staffie’s 13 months and Jack Russell’s 11 months.
Comments (7)
RSPCA/spaying
Having been divorced and left happily with my 3 collie bitches all be it on disability benefits ,I was forced to try seeking assistance to have YY’s lump checked ,I think its just another Lypoma as she has 2 removed earlier this year.Though she is of cause insured I thought to seek assistance from the RSPCA. I should have known better in view of their attitude towards neutering .They refused to help me unless I have her spayed ,this I refuse to do as it is not needed . I have kept and trained dogs for 41 years and never had any of my girls fall pregnant through “accident”.I am stunned at the attitude I was met with to be honest.My other 2 bitches are already with the PDSA hence that option is closed as they now only allow one pure bred dog under their care . I will take YY to her vets Friday but what has happened to genuine dog welfare ?
RSPCA and Neutering
The facts on neutering have been steadily emerging for the last 10 years. Why do we not offer Hysterectomies and Vasectomies as this will leave these vital hormones intact, Recent research has shown that one of the main reasons for aggression in dogs is fear? Neutering always makes this worse as the are removing serotonin uplifters and confidence boosting hormones. This is especially the case when done early.
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Hi,
Where is the evidence that proves that the RSPCA neuter from 6 weeks of age? I’m interested to read the documents. Thanks.
Helen Morley is an RSPCA Lackey
Helen Morley wrote to me asking where was my evidence I produced it and she came back and insisted I take this down as it was attacking the brilliant institution that is the RSPCA>
That is atypical of the brainwashed minions that support this disgusting organisation, It kills more dogs than any other rescue organisation as a percentage of dogs that pass through its hands. They put down healthy and behaviourally sound dogs because of money yet it is one of the richest charities. It was reported that one of It’s last Chief Executives Gavin Grant was on a whopping 170.000 plus a year. It took 2 years to find a new chief executive a man called Christopher ward Chris Sherwood, who was CEO of the charity Relate. What experience does he have of a rescue charity? Like many of his predecessors, that would be very little. Most were failed, liberal democrat politicians like Gavin Grant who left for health reasons in 2014 That is political speak for probably sacked as he was a car crash of a man. The RSPCA went two years without a permanent chief executive after Grant left now they had to replace that one with Jeremy Cooper who managed to last a year and now Sherwood It appears the CEO position is very difficult mainly because the trustees have apparently been infiltrated by what is believed to be animal rights campaigner. Four CEOs in the space of 4 years shows a real serious problem at the heart of this institution One of the potential trustees stated that all pets to be neutered. John Bryant, a veteran campaigner, said he wants pet ownership to be ‘phased out’ and all breeding ended. .Mr Bryant was one of a number of radicals hoping to be elected to the council of RSPCA trustees, A once august and respected organisation brought to its knees by liberal woolly headed do-gooders.
Evidence
The RSPCA is very fond of suing people whenever they can I quote their Chief Veterinarian and this is from an earlier article that states categorically what everyone has said The RSPCA would have me in court for slander if I had put one word wrong:
This is a snippet from the earlier article: https://www.doglistener.co.uk/neutering/rspca.shtml
I spoke to David Yates BVSc MRCVS the RSPCA’s hospital director for the Greater Manchester animal hospital.
Who stated categorically, that neutering before puberty and as young as six weeks old is acceptable.
David was the Senior RSPCA Vet at the time of writing. He told me that the RSPCA had pursued this position since 2007.
Most of the large national rescue centres including Battersea Dogs Home and The Dogs Trust vehemently disagree.
This is not just a national disgrace, I believe it shows a woeful lack of knowledge on how and when animals, and in particular dogs mature both physically and psychologically.
Hormones such as Oestrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone are not optional extras. They are vital to the health and well-being of ALL young mammals. Not just dogs.
However, spaying and neutering at this age will inhibit many dogs from exhibiting normal behaviour patterns, such as cocking and marking. And can often affect normal psychological and physical maturity.
Allowing an animal to exhibit normal behaviour patterns, is one of the main constituents of the Animal Welfare Act. I, therefore, believe the RSPCA may be acting in contravention of the very ACT they helped create.
I have written an in-depth article on Neutering, with quotes from leading Veterinary Oncologists and specialists, who confirm my findings. CLICK HERE
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have stated that they recommend cats and dogs are neutered from around six months of age upwards, taking into consideration the breed and behaviour of the animal.
They state “We would not recommend neutering kittens and puppies at 6 weeks old as the animal has not had time to mature and develop properly”.
The Kennel Clubs Geneticist Jeff Sampson, stated quite equivocally, “In our view neutering puppies at 6 weeks old seems totally irresponsible.
Regardless of the potential health benefits, which are far from universally accepted, neutering at 6 weeks old is just too young.’
Chris Laurence MBE QVRM TD BVSc MRCVS. Veterinary Director of The Dogs Trust, stated that they never spay or neuter at such an early age, and would wait until pre-puberty ie around 6 months. Dr Lawrence told me that spaying and neutering at 6 weeks could have a detrimental effect on these young pups.
He lists early socialisation as a major factor and that these animals can be spayed or castrated at a later time, therefore, why do this so young?
The Blue Cross has confirmed, that if a dog is adopted from the Blue Cross when it is under six months old they will provide the adopter with a voucher supporting payment of the procedure, to be carried out by a vet at a later stage. Alternatively, where practical, the procedure will be undertaken by a vet employed by a Blue Cross animal adoption centre. The Blue Cross has stated that neutering under six months is not advisable!
Neutering
I’ve never believed in neutering a dog at any age unless it was for sound medical reasons. I have always had male dogs and have not had any behavioural problems with any of them bar one , who it transpired originated from a puppy farm and had been separated from it’s Mother/siblings far too early. He was lovely with humans but would not allow another male dog near him. My vet cheerfully informed me after my current dogs jabs ” We will see you in 6 months to have him done ” Not “would you consider neutering him, not would you like some informed non biased information on the procedure ” At best it was assumed the procedure would be done and at worse it was a kind of pressure selling , complete with posters everywhere extolling the virtues.
Like many areas of life very well intentioned people do very misguided actions in the false belief they are doing good without ever researching anything . For good measure , I don’t worm my dog (barring on arrival in case he has inherited some) and neither do I administer flea control (If he ever gets them I will)
Neutering
I agree wholeheartedly with all your beliefs and comments. I use natural flea control and worm control. I will be stocking them in my physical and my online store a few weeks.
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