Neutering - ruins the coat? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T18:05:14Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/neutering-ruins-the-coat?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A331046&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had my female spayed when s…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-01-02:865021:Comment:4373432011-01-02T11:19:11.919ZKrista Dennishttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KristaDennis
I had my female spayed when she was 2 years old and a few months, She still has a nice coat, people still comment on how shiny and red her coat is. It does change the coat, makes it a bit wavy and less shiny, but not that big of a deal :)
I had my female spayed when she was 2 years old and a few months, She still has a nice coat, people still comment on how shiny and red her coat is. It does change the coat, makes it a bit wavy and less shiny, but not that big of a deal :) Hi Jackie,
My setter is a bit…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-12-26:865021:Comment:4345212010-12-26T14:52:06.971ZElayne Murphyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ElayneMurphy
<p>Hi Jackie,</p>
<p>My setter is a bitch, I had her spayed nearly a year ago and her coat is fantastic... </p>
<p>Happy new year x</p>
<p>Elayne</p>
<p>Hi Jackie,</p>
<p>My setter is a bitch, I had her spayed nearly a year ago and her coat is fantastic... </p>
<p>Happy new year x</p>
<p>Elayne</p> Hey everyone,
Just an update…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-12-21:865021:Comment:4329382010-12-21T15:29:38.995ZJackie O ' Neillhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/jackie_ciaran
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>Just an update on this, we went ahead and got Brett neutered in July and in the past month we have started seeing changes in his coat, mainly around the front of his legs. Its gone fluffy and sparse.</p>
<p>Its not a huge deal to us, just hoping the rest of him doesnt go like this.</p>
<p>Apart form that hes happy and well behaved, and most importantly still healthy.</p>
<p>Looking forward to our first Christmas with him :)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Have a wonderful Christmas…</p>
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>Just an update on this, we went ahead and got Brett neutered in July and in the past month we have started seeing changes in his coat, mainly around the front of his legs. Its gone fluffy and sparse.</p>
<p>Its not a huge deal to us, just hoping the rest of him doesnt go like this.</p>
<p>Apart form that hes happy and well behaved, and most importantly still healthy.</p>
<p>Looking forward to our first Christmas with him :)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Have a wonderful Christmas everyone,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jackie x</p> Do you think it matters, in r…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-05:865021:Comment:3321012010-06-05T14:57:59.238ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
Do you think it matters, in regards to coat changes, if you spayed as a puppy versus waiting till later in life when some dogs due to other health issues would have coat changes anyway? Mine were always done young at six months so you won't see coat changes because they hadn't developed the adult coat to know. And is it worse in females versus males? I always hear it called spay coat, that is a female then? Cash is already woolish and sort of wild hair boy so it will be interesting to see now…
Do you think it matters, in regards to coat changes, if you spayed as a puppy versus waiting till later in life when some dogs due to other health issues would have coat changes anyway? Mine were always done young at six months so you won't see coat changes because they hadn't developed the adult coat to know. And is it worse in females versus males? I always hear it called spay coat, that is a female then? Cash is already woolish and sort of wild hair boy so it will be interesting to see now how his coat develops and you will all get to see it first hand through pictures. He did fine with the surgery and as I had guessed he has no clue they did anything to him. They did a nice clean job, and other than his shaved upper leg for the IV you wouldn't know they did a thing. Barely noticable in regards to stitches. I also did have him microchipped as well since I felt it was safer even in light of the controversy suddenly coming to light about it's safety. I was concerned someone would steal him and I won't be able to prove he is mine without it. That is good news, I would ra…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-04:865021:Comment:3318882010-06-04T20:57:08.696ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
That is good news, I would rather he have them as long as possible for his growth and stuff.
That is good news, I would rather he have them as long as possible for his growth and stuff. what a good article - could y…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-04:865021:Comment:3318432010-06-04T20:28:24.317ZOssianhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Ossian
what a good article - could you put it on the Rossmore file Margaret
what a good article - could you put it on the Rossmore file Margaret Just remember tho it isnt an…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-04:865021:Comment:3318402010-06-04T20:27:20.439ZOssianhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Ossian
Just remember tho it isnt an "instant fix" It will take about six months for his hormone levels to go right down!
Just remember tho it isnt an "instant fix" It will take about six months for his hormone levels to go right down! No no ... keep bragging!! I t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-04:865021:Comment:3317592010-06-04T18:29:43.518ZDixie Cruisehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/GigiCruise
No no ... keep bragging!! I think city people so love to see our irish setters because they are so rare in this environment ... working urban people don't have time nor space for them, generally. Poor Cosmo barely gets any exercise some days because we keep having to stop so that people can see and pet him, chat about him, etc. Of course he is still a puppy ... I had both my other setters in the same house and we didn't get nearly the same attention. So Cosmo better drink it in while it…
No no ... keep bragging!! I think city people so love to see our irish setters because they are so rare in this environment ... working urban people don't have time nor space for them, generally. Poor Cosmo barely gets any exercise some days because we keep having to stop so that people can see and pet him, chat about him, etc. Of course he is still a puppy ... I had both my other setters in the same house and we didn't get nearly the same attention. So Cosmo better drink it in while it lasts!!! Glad Cash (and you!) came through "the ordeal" just fine. Oh finally someone who really…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-04:865021:Comment:3317522010-06-04T18:13:08.247ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
Oh finally someone who really lives in my shoes. Thanks Gigi. Cash is out of surgery a few hours ago and did great. Very short 30 min procedure and he will be coming home in a few hours. So glad that worry is done and now I can deal with keeping him from running for a few days let alone weeks! My friends Gordon Setter is gorgeous and is bothered everyday by other dogs and she is beside herself but will not fix him. I understand her desires but I won't live with that stress of other dogs messing…
Oh finally someone who really lives in my shoes. Thanks Gigi. Cash is out of surgery a few hours ago and did great. Very short 30 min procedure and he will be coming home in a few hours. So glad that worry is done and now I can deal with keeping him from running for a few days let alone weeks! My friends Gordon Setter is gorgeous and is bothered everyday by other dogs and she is beside herself but will not fix him. I understand her desires but I won't live with that stress of other dogs messing with Cash. It ruins their spirit. Now he can be left alone to enjoy himself and I can relax as well knowing I did what I could to keep him free to run the fields. If I kept him at home it would be fine but why own a setter and not let him run free? And I hope he stays as beautiful as your dogs Gigi. I know I feel he is the handsomest dog in our whole area as well. Yesterday a man from a local magazine was doing a story on dog parks and came along and asked who's setter is that? I beamed proudly that he is all mine. He interviewed us and took our picture. I can't wait till July to see if we made his article. He just ignorned all the other dogs and wanted Cash in his story!!! Okay I will stop bragging now. Hi Susan. For what it's worth…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-06-04:865021:Comment:3316892010-06-04T16:51:30.416ZDixie Cruisehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/GigiCruise
Hi Susan. For what it's worth, I certainly plan to neuter Cosmo when he is about 6 months old. I really have no qualms, even after reading all the comments here carefully. I have owned dogs all my life, and being a citizen of the heathen U.S. :) have always spay/neutered. I live in a fairly urban (suburb of Washington DC) area where there are many dogs in close proximity and relatively few options for safe not to mention legal free run space for dogs ... the dog parks are the usual best option…
Hi Susan. For what it's worth, I certainly plan to neuter Cosmo when he is about 6 months old. I really have no qualms, even after reading all the comments here carefully. I have owned dogs all my life, and being a citizen of the heathen U.S. :) have always spay/neutered. I live in a fairly urban (suburb of Washington DC) area where there are many dogs in close proximity and relatively few options for safe not to mention legal free run space for dogs ... the dog parks are the usual best option and I can tell you that unneutered dogs are beset with unwanted attention in such a situation. I am somewhat biased and alas have no digital pictures to post of my prior setters ... but I can assure you that they had beauty to spare. If their coats were somewhat affected (and I am not saying that they were), it did not keep them from being the most fetching dogs in the neighborhood and in my heart. I totally respect everyone's viewpoint ... each should do the best they can as they see it for their own dogs. But I see no reason to lose sleep over such a decision. Now, Cash getting loose at the vet is a more reasonable worry but I bet they know him well enough by now to prevent any mishap! Best wishes.