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Maximo · 01-10-2013, 08:18 PM

For my boys, if I could go back in time, I would have waited until at least a year. I think it is better for the dog to develop and physically mature before neutering. It takes more responsibility to make sure that no unplanned mating occurs.

For girls, I had always heard that it is best to spay before the first heat. However, I don't know enough to understand if this or physical maturity is more beneficial for health. Good question.

For tiny Yorkies, I think it is best to wait.

01-10-2013, 08:18 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	For my boys, if I could go back in time, I would have waited until at least a year. I think it is better for the dog to develop and physically mature before neutering. It takes more responsibility to make sure that no unplanned mating occurs. For girls, I had always heard that it is best to spay before the first heat. However, I don't know enough to understand if this or physical maturity is more beneficial for health. Good question. For tiny Yorkies, I think it is best to wait. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy Last edited by Maximo; 01-10-2013 at 08:19 PM.