[DvlshAngel985]

Neutering sooner rather than later helps reduce bad behaviors like marking, and if a dog is neutered they are less likey to be aggressive. They have little to no drive to fight over a bitch in heat. I prefer to wait until 8-10 months old (my boy was done at 12 months) to allow for the baby teeth to fall out. That way, any retained teeth can be pulled at the same time your pup is under for his neuter, and they can also be microchipped at the same time. One thing I recently learned from a knowledgeable YT breeder is to wait until their growth plates close. Ask your vet and they can help you with determining when the growth plates close.