ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2019
Throwing the Baby Out With the Bath Water: Could Widespread Neutering of Companion Dogs Cause Problems at a Population Level?
Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Veterinary surgery : VS · 2025Pooled it
- A Quantitative Exploration of Australian Dog Breeders' Breeding Goals, Puppy Rearing Practices and Approaches to Socialisation.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Modern pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom Kennel Club: a journey through shifting population landscapes and demography.Companion animal health and genetics · 2025Article
- Topography of violent intraspecific aggression in a subset of dogs from directionally selected lines of Canis familiaris.PloS one · 2025Article
- Controversial Topics in Animal Welfare in Latin America: A Focus on the Legislation Surrounding the Human-Companion Animal Relationship and Animals Used for Recreational Practices.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Physical activity and sport-specific training patterns in Swedish sporting and working trial dogs-A questionnaire survey.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- An Ancient Practice but a New Paradigm: Personal Choice for the Age to Spay or Neuter a Dog.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Article
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Abstract
In many countries where companion dogs are popular, owners are strongly encouraged to neuter their dogs. Consequently, millions of dogs are neutered each year. In recent times considerable attention has been paid to the possible effects of such procedures on canine health and welfare. Less scrutinized are the potential ramifications of widespread neutering on the breeding of dogs and their continued success as human companions. This paper summarizes research investigating factors influencing the breeding and rearing of dogs most suited to companionship roles in contemporary, typically high-density, communities, and briefly reviews current breeder practices. It then argues that a fundamental shift to promote inclusion of "proven" companion dogs in the gene pool, as opposed to dogs meeting conformation or working/sporting standards, is required to successfully meet the needs of modern urban dog owners. A new model is proposed, whereby responsible owners and breeders work together to produce dogs most suited for life as human companions.
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