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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr Another article says that another drawback to early s/n is the lack of gender specific characterisitics.
See this link for the entire article: http://www.labbies.com/neuter.htm
Here is an excerpt: LACK OF GENDER CHARACTERISTICS ATTRIBUTED TO EARLY NEUTERING. Reproductive hormones such as estrogen in the female and testosterone in the male are also responsible for producing feminine and masculine traits, respectively. Early neutering which removes the source of production of these hormones prior to complete physical development and maturity of a dog results in individuals which may appear neither masculine nor feminine. Postponing neutering for 2-3 years in a male or allowing a female to go through one estrus cycle allows for development of gender characteristics. |
OK, so they list the cons as:
1. Possible urinary incontnence-"Urinary incontinence can be caused by other factors such as trauma, infection, or hereditary abnormalities"
2. Lack of gender characteristics, although they don't give any examples of which traits
3. Can't participate in AKC events
4. Can't breed
They list pros as:
1. Less chance of unwanted behavior
2. Decrease of cancer risks-to as little as 5% in females, testicular cancer to 0% (obviously)
Gee...seems like the pros are more beneficial than the cons, in my opinion.