I am a huge fan of spaying before a females first heat. My girl was spayed at 8 months before her first heat. I'm not sure about neutering but I will probably get my new boy pup fixed at 6 months old. I have read many articles that say growth plates continue to close after spaying and neutering.
__________________  Taylor  My babies Joey, Penny , Ollie & Dixie   Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |