Well considering that my first dog developed pyometra because we didn't spay her, I'm a huge fan for spaying/neutering. It's not only the responsible thing to do but it can save your pet's life.
I will always have my dogs spayed/neutered if I'm not breeding them. And I also require all my puppies to be spayed/neutered by their new owners.
Why take the risk of having them develop pyometra or cancer because you didn't spay or neuter them?
Also they do seem much happier after being spayed/neutered as they don't have to deal with all those hormones.
I would like to add at 1 years old, your boy is still very young. Count your blessings that he hasn't showed any marking or aggressive behavior but don't expect it to stay that way. They all mature at different times. My friend's male didn't show any of these behaviors until he was about 2 years old. |