I think there are both positive and negative reasons for neutering or not, but I for one won't be making that decision until my dog(s) is completely developed. if I feel the good outweighs the bad I will do it if not I am patient, alert, and responsible to where I will seperate him from other animals that are in heat. all of my decisions have been and will continue to be made after I have done research and considered both options...not because of what the majority believes in.