Owning a show dog is a lot of time, effort, and money. From the day you purchase your puppy, the bills start piling on. For those who are a part of this world, there is nothing more exhilarating than the days leading up to and the day of the show.
Making sure that every hair is in place, thanks to hours of grooming every week. Showing exemplary behavior from years of love, training, and selective breeding. To know that you have one of the best examples of your breed of choice and that your dog can help to improve the breed is a magical thing. To be able to pass on their genes and to show, however, means that your dog must be intact. Some Ft. Lauderdale dog boarding facilities will not accept dogs that are unsprayed or unneutered. Why?
Intact dogs are often more difficult to keep, particularly females. This is not necessarily because of behavioral issues, although in some cases this may be the case, it is simply because an intact dog will want to breed and be bred. This is a natural instinct that is not easily ignored by either sex.
Your prize-winning Yorkshire Terrier princess will not care when she is in heat whether the male pursuing her will help pass on complementary genetics or if they are a Heinz 57 mutt. Her base urges are to be bred. The same thing goes for the best in class Golden Retriever stud, he will not ask for the pedigree of the female in heat he is chasing. This can lead to complications when looking at boarding your dog in Ft. Lauderdale, as no boarding facility will want to be responsible for a slip-up.
Many Ft. Lauderdale dog boarding facilities require your dog to be up to date on shots, have a clean bill of health and to be neutered. While some are outfitted to house dogs that are intact, there is often an additional fee for this service. It is something to consider when making travel arrangements. Often the show will have suggestions on boarding facilities or hotels that will allow your dog to remain with you.
