Pros for getting a male fixed:
-reduce the desire to run away or roam (to find a mate)
-reduce the desire to fight with other males (to "win" the females)
-reduce the chances of testicular cancer
-helps to prevent the "hyper-active" behavior many intact males have (everything is sex related when they have all their hormones)
-it is very easy on the male, recovery time. most animals won't even know anything is different.
-reduce the need to mark their territory, and spray everything and everywhere!
-prevent accidental unwanted litters (when the dog finds another intact female crossing his path)



Pros for getting a female fixed:
-reduce the desire to run away or roam (to find a mate)
-reduce the chances of ovarian, cervical, or uterine cancer
-prevent the heat cycle (and mess of bleeding)
-prevent accidental unwanted litters (when the dog finds another intact male crossing her path)
-reduce the chance that SHE will pee inapropriately to mark HER territory to attract a mate.
-even though the procedure is more invasive for a female than a male, it is a relatively easy recovery, especially when done at the appropriate young age.


Cons for getting any pet fixed (male or female)

THERE ARE NO CONS!! You as a responsible pet owner SHOULD have ALL pets fixed.