I felt the same way when getting my Bridgette spayed. Its hard to think of your baby going under the knife. But I KNEW it was neccessary if I dont want any puppies. I dont have to worry about her getting pregnant I dont have to avoid other dogs because she is "in heat" and dogs at the dog park leave her alone.
Its really up to you. I have neutered and unneutered boys. I just believe if you are not going to breed your dog than why not. It takes away all the what ifs. My teddy is NOT neutered and dogs will try to pick fights with him and although he doesnt mark in my home he does EVERYWHERE outside. Where as my Papillon mix Bandit IS neutered and he'll mark in the house if anything of new smell comes in and he isnt wearing his wrap. BUT he doesnt attrack other dogs wanting to start problems either.
I'd say if you have no intentions of breeding him do it. Get it all over with at once. I had my Bridgette get a full blood pannel before her surgery to be certain and they kept her overnight to watch her because she was 6 when she was spayed.
Its really up to you. But my vote is neuter!! |