I know this subject has been done to death and usally I reply to it, LOL. But I'm finding myself in a situation I'm not used to, quite possibly because the breed is one I've not owned before.

My Papillon is 9 months old and his humping of his elderly cavalier friend AND the cats is starting to get a bit out of hand -in the sense that he keeps tying so ends up being uncomfortable and upset (obviously tying outside anyone so just on his own, but for around 20 mins), the cavalier is getting very annoyed and upset and he has a VERY bad heart so it isn't good for him, and I worry that the cats will take a swipe at the pap when he goes too far -one cat I have since made sure to remove from the house actually punctured Bobby's eye as a young pup and he nearly lost it, but he's never learnt his lesson.

I've never felt happy with neutering for the sake of it but I am now wondering if it would make life easier for Bobby himself, the Cav AND the cats if Bobby was neutered. Or will he just grow out of it? I don't think it's much use asking the vet :) and Bobby's breeder unfortunately is definitely not anybody to ask! So, opinions anyone?

Honestly? I'd probably go ahead and castrate him. I also don't agree with routine castration, but I don't think there is much to lose in these circumstances. I had Phoebe spayed because I didn't want the hassle of the seasons, so I don't really see the difference... assuming all attempts have been made to discourage the behaviour...:)

If it were me in your position and as Chloe says, all attempts have been made to discourage the behaviour - which I am presuming that you have done with your experience ;) - then I would take the castration route.

I've always looked at it as a last resort. I also don't believe in routine castration. I have had several males that thankfully haven't had any sexual issues, so have never had to consider it. But things are clearly becoming tiresome for you all and really, it's not going to make the situation any worse is it?

I've currently got an unspayed bitch who's coming up to 13 months, she's just had her first season and I'll let her have another 2 before I get her spayed. My 3yr old entire boy, even when she was in season didn't have any issues with it. I suspect he's asexual :rolleyes: But if he does start to become a pain with the next season, then before her 3rd one I would consider having him castrated if really necessary - although knowing him - I doubt it :D

Chees both. Yes we have certainly tried to put a stop to it but no joy -in fact it is getting worse. (Really makes me wonder what he'd be like if I had a bitch in season in the house -which of course I will do eventually! My one entire bitch is due in March or April.) Seems like he may be in for a trip to the vet then.

If your bitch is due in season March time then I would get him in to be castrated ASAP.  It takes a good 6 weeks after the op before he can be safely classed as infertile.

Bev

Oh don't worry Bev, they're not together! The 2 breeds are too different size wise for me to ever have them together, they are seperate 100 % of the time. I just meant it would be even worse when he can smell a in season bitch. :)

I'd get the little dangleberries lopped off. My lab's are coming of in the next month or so. He's humping our other dog to within an inch of her life, poor girl. Mind you, when he;s not expecting it, she gets jiggy with him, so.....