tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post1535743713079253422..comments2024-02-05T13:39:43.501+01:00Comments on Kenzo the Hovawart: There Will Be No Small Kenzo'sTeam Kenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-2604842811588069542012-01-08T11:31:53.424+01:002012-01-08T11:31:53.424+01:00@Tegan
Yes he is neutered and doing well. Here are...@Tegan<br />Yes he is neutered and doing well. Here are some pics of him right after the surgery: http://kenzothehovawart.blogspot.com/2011/12/plastic-surgery-for-hovawart.html<br />Now lets see if it helps.<br />Thanks for your good thoughts!Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-47095236587749846512012-01-06T05:34:13.912+01:002012-01-06T05:34:13.912+01:00Hey Kenzo,
Sorry, just got back on your blog toda...Hey Kenzo,<br /><br />Sorry, just got back on your blog today and remembered I had left a comment. I think he's already been neutered, so I hope he's doing well. :) I'm glad to see you considered many options, and I hope your house calms down!<br /><br />There's a lot of hope in that paragraph - but you know what I mean. :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />TeganTeganhttp://leemakennels.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-73307727190068666742011-12-09T23:09:07.338+01:002011-12-09T23:09:07.338+01:00@Tegan
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We t...@Tegan<br />Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We tried the suprelorin and not with the results we hoped for. All you mention are viable alternatives, yet I decided not to do it as I would do it for myself, not for K&V. I hope this will give them some peace. Would it not help there is still the option of spaying Viva, if we get her liver in order. The vet also argued that it might effect her with Kenzo's neutering, and let her go back to normal cycle's. If not spaying could still be a necessary evil as she is wearing herself out. It is not good for her red bloodcount in relation to her Cushing's condition. With Viva, it always remains a puzzle whats best to do with her fragile health.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-35148090774940157092011-12-08T10:37:16.825+01:002011-12-08T10:37:16.825+01:00It sounds like things are very stressful for every...It sounds like things are very stressful for everyone at the moment. I was going to suggest, however, have you thought about having the suprelorin implant? This chemical castrates a dog for about 6 months. It is possible that Kenzo already has a habit of being 'nuts' about Viva being in season, and that desexing won't fix it... The Suprelorin will mean that you can see if Kenzo's behaviour is only hormonally driven, or if there is some learnt behaviour, as well.<br /><br />Also, with the Suprelorin, they still have their balls, so they can still be shown.<br /><br />Also, you COULD collect semen from Kenzo before hand, so you COULD have small Kenzos in the future.<br /><br />Just giving you some other options, though it does seem like you are committed to castration.<br /><br />Best wishes.Teganhttp://leemakennels.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-2332830630547367392011-12-05T20:52:22.731+01:002011-12-05T20:52:22.731+01:00@Amy
Thanks! I am sure he will be OK, just made an...@Amy<br />Thanks! I am sure he will be OK, just made an appointment with the vet for coming friday. He is in good company with Ty and Buster :)Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-3711975185445035892011-12-05T03:50:57.063+01:002011-12-05T03:50:57.063+01:00It must be so hard to see Kenzo suffer, and it see...It must be so hard to see Kenzo suffer, and it seems this is the best option for both dogs. We wish Kenzo a speedy recovery from the procedure, and Ty and Buster say "welcome to the club, buddy!"Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451132815804002971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-24309786487575559652011-12-04T22:26:42.645+01:002011-12-04T22:26:42.645+01:00@bassetmomma and @PupFan
Thanks "it is comfor...@bassetmomma and @PupFan<br />Thanks "it is comforting you can support my decisionTeam Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-36648895205370094232011-12-04T22:24:55.273+01:002011-12-04T22:24:55.273+01:00@Pamela
Cloning wouldn't cross my mind though ...@Pamela<br />Cloning wouldn't cross my mind though :)<br />But thanks for the book tip, I will get my hands on it, the thougt process nust be similarTeam Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-21419160440575489612011-12-04T22:22:19.119+01:002011-12-04T22:22:19.119+01:00@Sam
Thanks for letting me know. I can only imagin...@Sam<br />Thanks for letting me know. I can only imagine how difficult it still must be. I will probably follow your footsteps I am afraid. I hope you can find comfort in letting Sam enjoying his life to the fullest. Kudos.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-41000518020124163492011-12-04T20:14:47.635+01:002011-12-04T20:14:47.635+01:00Such a tough situation... sounds like you're m...Such a tough situation... sounds like you're making the right choice though.Pup Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539666792034242448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-2600460793882236052011-12-04T19:20:45.708+01:002011-12-04T19:20:45.708+01:00So many people don't think of the frustration ...So many people don't think of the frustration intact dogs experience. Their drive is so strong. <br /><br />I appreciate your compassion for your dogs--even when it means letting go of other dreams. <br /><br />While you're processing your thoughts about not having a young Kenzo to follow in his dad's footsteps, you might like to read John Wostendiek's Dog, Inc. It's about people cloning their dogs to keep a bit of the dog they loved with them. <br /><br />It's a thoughtful and interesting book. I bet you'd enjoy it.Pamelahttp://www.somethingwagging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-9040392533185800822011-12-04T15:23:52.127+01:002011-12-04T15:23:52.127+01:00Good decision, hard but for the best in this situa...Good decision, hard but for the best in this situation. Gorgeous photo!Bassetmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016708510665819531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-34223950258663496552011-12-04T14:47:03.990+01:002011-12-04T14:47:03.990+01:00Sometimes that is the best, although hardest decis...Sometimes that is the best, although hardest decision to make. We wanted the same with Sam, and in the end, decided he would be happier being neutered. ...and your right, Sam is 9, and I wish dearly I could have a little Sam with me when he is gone.<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-88098243392041749622011-12-04T10:40:12.638+01:002011-12-04T10:40:12.638+01:00@georgia
That is a good thought. It will probably ...@georgia<br />That is a good thought. It will probably be a whole other "character" and I am sure he/she will be just as special for me.<br /><br />And who doesn't like Georgia! Good she is spayed:)Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-59471184192574539752011-12-04T08:27:31.894+01:002011-12-04T08:27:31.894+01:00oh Leo, you sound a little sad.
you'll find a...oh Leo, you sound a little sad.<br /><br />you'll find another hovawart or dog to love when that day arrives. it might not be Kenzo or a small Kenzo, but you'll still find love for it, for sure.<br /><br />i hope the op goes well. i only know ONE un-neutered dog here :) and he's pretty old. thank goodness Georgia is spayed because he likes her A Lot ;pgeorgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-8950360048375741022011-12-04T01:22:58.644+01:002011-12-04T01:22:58.644+01:00@Edie
Thanks for your suggestion, I will have to g...@Edie<br />Thanks for your suggestion, I will have to give that some thought, and how that would work in the EU. Glad you liked the banner :)<br /><br />@tubby3pugs and @Donna<br />Thanks for your nice words!Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-78490738732519074632011-12-03T21:02:22.374+01:002011-12-03T21:02:22.374+01:00That is so awesome of you to put both of your dogs...That is so awesome of you to put both of your dogs' wellbeings ahead of you original plan. Many people would not have, as you know. I'm sorry that you must be so disapointed, but again, you should also know you are doing such a selfless thing for your dogs.Donna and the Dogshttp://www.donnaandthedogsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-54980246451848658702011-12-03T20:01:55.653+01:002011-12-03T20:01:55.653+01:00I think you made the right decision it would be ne...I think you made the right decision it would be nearly impossible to keep him away from your unspayed female but I know it must be disapointing. Perhaps a show golden in the future would work outtubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-8152086531175015352011-12-03T19:59:25.265+01:002011-12-03T19:59:25.265+01:00First -- I love your new banner! It's great th...First -- I love your new banner! It's great that you added Viva to the blog picture.<br /><br />I didn't realize you weren't able to spay Viva for health reasons; that's tough. You're making the right decision but I imagine it must be very disappointing. <br /><br />Did you think of freezing some of Kenzo's sperm? I'm not kidding. Just because Kenzo can't reproduce in the classic way doesn't mean his blood line has to end. Of course I have no clue how that would be achieved but technology is amazing these days...Ediehttp://willmydoghateme.comnoreply@blogger.com