[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by topknot

I am so glad you know. So many do not and breed anyways. Reason I will definetly changed with this new litter I am expecting and will have my pups spayed or neutered before they even leave my home (that is if I have any available to pet homes! This way there is no chance they can be bred. If I sell with Limited registrations - I just want them to enjoy life as a pet and be totally spoiled! I do not want to risk their life, or bred to some other dog I have no control over quality, or change character and start spraying in the home.

Some need to check their contracts too - I have known some breeders to word in their contracts that if the new owners were to breed their pup later, and sold with Limited Registrations - the breeder has a right to reclaim the dog. So be sure you read and know your contracts! And if it states Limited registrations - that does mean - Spay/Neuter - Do not breed the dog! It is pretty simple.
T.

I don't understand why more breeders don't have the puppies spayed/neutered before sending them to their new homes. More and more vets spay and neuter starting even as young as 6-8 weeks of age. Of course, that is mostly shelter animals at that age. But most of the vets I know of spay/neuter starting at 10, 12, or 16 weeks (differs from vet to vet) as long as the puppy/kitten is at least 2lbs.

There are no adverse effects to spaying and neutering this early...all studies have proven that it is safe and there are no long-term disadvantages. It would give the breeder piece-of-mind that the puppy has been altered before going to its new home.

My youngest Persian cat was spayed before I was able to bring her home from the breeder. I thought it was great...the spay was included in her purchase price and I didn't have to worry about having it done after bringing her home.