[nvnvgirl]

I personally, can't see NOT neutering if you aren't a breeder. My main reason for that thinking USED to be b/c of the higher risk of cancer, and the marking thing. HOWEVER....after having Madison, I can see where it's not just a matter of a male going after other dogs in heat; but when they do, they could get LOST and go thru what Madison has gone thru; almost starving to death and God only knows what else.

You might think you keep a close watch on your dog, but sometimes hormones are much more powerful than anything and you don't know how far a dog will go to reach a female that's in heat.

Max was neutered, had absolutely no problems with the anesthesia, and his sister who's much smaller than he is came thru it just fine also.