[QUOTE=Britster;4183996]There is a lot of great research out there regarding this. I find it very interesting, however I think you will find health risks AND benefits to both (keeping intact or fixing). But I don't believe the factors on either side are great enough to make that much of a difference either way. To be honest, I just really don't think it matters THAT much (if fixed at a proper age). I would never fix a giant breed until they were at least 2 years of age. With smaller breeds,
7-8 months is what I prefer. I think
anything younger than 6 months is ridiculous, and would never do it or recommend it if given the choice.
My future pets will always be fixed, just out of it being easier really. I just don't want to worry about an accident, and it's also easier to do doggy-related things when they are fixed.
But I think it's wrong to assume a person with an intact dog is irresponsible.[/QUOTE]
..........until that person with the intact dog/dogs, especially males and females, "accidently" finds them tied three times! That is when "irresponsible" rears its ugly head!