 to neuter or not
the best person to ask "at what age the pup should be neutered" is your vet. You have gotten excellent info. from all posters. I have always had females, now adopted a 2 y/o male that was neutered before I got him, I don't know at what age it was done. What I do know is, I have many friends that had male dogs, all were neutered.... Neutering reduces aggressive behavior especially when its in the company of other male dogs.... Neutering prevents testicular cancer. why take a chance that he may or may not get cancer, I am a preventive maintenance person, to many dogs get this cancer when they are older, then get neutered, this changes their personality, this is what I have been told from family members.... I agree with Nancy 1999, neuter before marking becomes established.....not to mention unneutered dogs can smell a female in heat for miles, you don't want your baby bolting out of the door every time you open it. Squash the thought "oh he's a small lil thing, I can prevent his bolting" WRONG, when someone comes to my door, you would think I was fighting with a 65 lb pit bull to keep him inside the house lol, yorkies are feisty lil fur babies. I am all for spaying & neutering for HEALTH reasons. Consult your vet as to the proper age. You have most of the pros & cons, and I am sure they are many more then what has been posted here. good luck in making the right decision. |