I do know some breeders that spay/neuter before 6 months, so I asked my vet. He said he would not do it before 5 months due to their bones still developing. Having them spayed or neutered before this time he says interfers with their bones growing properly.
In the past I hold papers until I get verification that they have been spayed/neutered and I call the vet to confirm and ask questions to make sure it is the same pup, have spay neutered contracts, and papers are Limited registrations. But it still worries me. Luckily I do not breed often and only to get a show baby. This new litter and probably others will be spayed/neutered before leaving me - this way I will not wonder in the back of my mind. It is also, I think, better for the new owners since it is all done and they do not have to worry about when the dog goes under for the surgery. I also do the full blood panel work at this time too and have available for the owners.
I did hear that you cannot get a Limited registrations done now through AKC online - to put pup in new owners name. You must send papers in. :-)
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