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MRS H · 10-04-2006, 11:51 PM

hi all i had Dexter neutered in the beginning of August because he was cryptorchid well anyways hes over the surgery now but one of my bitches has come on heat and he is behaving like a dog which is intact humping her chasing her,obsessed is this common will he continue to act this way because i hoped this would not happen he is very highly strung little guy and hard to live with when hes like this.

Highlans · 10-05-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MRS H

hi all i had Dexter neutered in the beginning of August because he was cryptorchid well anyways hes over the surgery now but one of my bitches has come on heat and he is behaving like a dog which is intact humping her chasing her,obsessed is this common will he continue to act this way because i hoped this would not happen he is very highly strung little guy and hard to live with when hes like this.

Afraid I do not have any advice but hopefully he will settle soon.
Good luck.

yorkiegal719 · 10-05-2006, 04:34 PM

I was just wondering how old is Dexter? If he's not a puppy and he's gone through the "cycle" with a female before, he just is running on automatic for now. Hopefully in time he'll forget what it was like to be a boy and just ignore her the next time. August wasn't that long ago for him to have all his hormones in check, so it may be just a case of leftover feelings...

Lacy's Mom · 10-05-2006, 04:54 PM

You could have his testosterone level checked. It could be just like Yorkiegal suggested, just a prelearned behavior, but I have also heard of a piece of the ovary in a female being left or a vet being unable to locate the undescended testical and not advising the owner that it remains.

Lacy's Mom · 10-05-2006, 05:08 PM

I did a quick search and it sounds like this isn't that uncommon. I even came across information that said they could actually tie (but wouldn't become pregnant) so not to leave an inheat female and neutered male unattended because injury could occur to either dog if this was to occur and no one was supervising.

I've had a neutered male, but I didn't have any unspayed females at the time. Now I have an intact male and intact female so I wasn't aware of this.

Lorraine · 10-05-2006, 05:09 PM

You didn't mention his age, but it is not unusual for youngsters, even neutered ones to react to a bitch in heat. He is mostly reacting because she smells different.
Often as they mature and age it will lessen.

MRS H · 10-05-2006, 09:51 PM

hi all Dexter is 15 months old i know that the undescended testicle was removed they had to cut his tummy open to get it out before surgery i could feel it so it was easily found by the vet, i hope he soon gets over this reaction because at the moment he is obsessed

Dougal&Little · 10-05-2006, 11:32 PM

Dougal still does this - he's been neutered for over a year.

He was entire when Dixie came into her first season but I decided not to breed them and got him neutered. He still has his urges - but at least Dixie doesn't get covered in a sticky mess anymore!

I find that it's the best way to tell when Dixie's coming into heat!

txshopper73 · 10-06-2006, 04:51 AM

You can take away the things that produce the sperm but that isn't going to stop their urges. They are still males.

BamaFan121s · 10-06-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

You can take away the things that produce the sperm but that isn't going to stop their urges. They are still males.

We're still talking about dogs, right?

MRS H · 10-07-2006, 07:14 AM

Lol yes we are talkin dogs honest!

Willow · 10-07-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

We're still talking about dogs, right?

ROTFL!!!!

10-04-2006, 11:51 PM	#1
MRS H YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk Posts: 281	any advice why this is happening? hi all i had Dexter neutered in the beginning of August because he was cryptorchid well anyways hes over the surgery now but one of my bitches has come on heat and he is behaving like a dog which is intact humping her chasing her,obsessed is this common will he continue to act this way because i hoped this would not happen he is very highly strung little guy and hard to live with when hes like this.

10-05-2006, 04:34 PM	#3
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	I was just wondering how old is Dexter? If he's not a puppy and he's gone through the "cycle" with a female before, he just is running on automatic for now. Hopefully in time he'll forget what it was like to be a boy and just ignore her the next time. August wasn't that long ago for him to have all his hormones in check, so it may be just a case of leftover feelings... __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

10-05-2006, 05:09 PM	#6
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	You didn't mention his age, but it is not unusual for youngsters, even neutered ones to react to a bitch in heat. He is mostly reacting because she smells different. Often as they mature and age it will lessen. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

10-05-2006, 11:32 PM	#8
Dougal&Little Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 944	Dougal still does this - he's been neutered for over a year. He was entire when Dixie came into her first season but I decided not to breed them and got him neutered. He still has his urges - but at least Dixie doesn't get covered in a sticky mess anymore! I find that it's the best way to tell when Dixie's coming into heat! __________________ Dougal (card carrying member of the Teapot Club) & Dixie (aka Evil Wee) Dougal's Facebook Dixie's Facebook

10-06-2006, 04:51 AM	#9
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	You can take away the things that produce the sperm but that isn't going to stop their urges. They are still males. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

10-05-2006, 04:54 PM	#4
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	You could have his testosterone level checked. It could be just like Yorkiegal suggested, just a prelearned behavior, but I have also heard of a piece of the ovary in a female being left or a vet being unable to locate the undescended testical and not advising the owner that it remains.

10-05-2006, 05:08 PM	#5
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I did a quick search and it sounds like this isn't that uncommon. I even came across information that said they could actually tie (but wouldn't become pregnant) so not to leave an inheat female and neutered male unattended because injury could occur to either dog if this was to occur and no one was supervising. I've had a neutered male, but I didn't have any unspayed females at the time. Now I have an intact male and intact female so I wasn't aware of this.

10-05-2006, 09:51 PM	#7
MRS H YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk Posts: 281	hi all Dexter is 15 months old i know that the undescended testicle was removed they had to cut his tummy open to get it out before surgery i could feel it so it was easily found by the vet, i hope he soon gets over this reaction because at the moment he is obsessed

10-07-2006, 07:14 AM	#11
MRS H YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk Posts: 281	Lol yes we are talkin dogs honest!