A spayed female will also not suffer the danger of life-threatening uterine infections as she grows older. Neutering a male removes the possibility of testicular cancer. In addition, the dog will have a much lower risk of developing prostate problems. Also, a neutered male will generally be more tolerant of other male dogs. Y ou may already know that the basic disposition of your Pembroke will not be changed by spaying or neutering.
Obesity is caused by giving the dog too many snacks and too little exercise.
Pembrokes have become more popular, some owners have been tempted to breed them in misguided efforts to make a profit. Only quality Pembrokes should be bred by knowledgeable breeders in an effort to improve the breed. Careless and uninformed breeding will only serve to harm those virtues and characteristics we value most in Corgis. T he American Kennel Club permits dogs that have been spayed or neutered to participate in all phases of obedience, tracking, herding, and agility competitions. Only animals that are capable of reproducing are able to be shown in conformation shows.