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12-31-2012, 08:06 AM | #1 |
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| Question about neutering I noticed that some yorkie breeders are selling their puppies already neutered which is not a problem since I would do it anyway. But my vet did not neuter Morgan till he was 6 months old so , I was just wondering how the breeders did it so early and I had to wait till Morgan was 6 months old ?? |
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12-31-2012, 08:11 AM | #2 | |
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The proponents of "very early spaying" reference research that apparently supports their beliefs that no damage is done to the dog. From the breeders point of view it is the best way to "protect" their bloodline. This way they KNOW that no dog of theirs that they don't want bred can be bred. For me in my decision making process, I would never buy a dog that was neutered prior to growth plate closure. I think that there is too high a risk of problems down the road.
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12-31-2012, 08:12 AM | #3 |
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| Ok that makes sense |
12-31-2012, 08:15 AM | #4 | |
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12-31-2012, 08:22 AM | #5 |
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| I agree with Gemy. There are arguments to be made for neutering early -- prevents additional breeding, which is good for many reasons. However, for my doggies, I would want to wait until at least 6 months. Teddy was neutered at 7 months and I think even the additional month was beneficial for him. Gail has posted a lot of info about neutering and health here on YT and can explain better than I can about the maturation process and hormones. While I strongly advocate neutering for pets, I do think there is a health benefit to waiting until the dog is more fully developed. I rushed Max in at 6 months because I feared he would establish the habit of marking in the house if I didn't neuter early . . . and I was tired of people asking me if I wanted to breed him with their dog.
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12-31-2012, 10:55 AM | #6 |
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| Several years back shelters started spaying and neutering kittens and puppies before they would let them go. Some vets feel it is safe but there are also others that feel it is safer to wait. I agree that spaying or neutering a young puppy is not a good idea. I know some breeders sometimes have older pups that I can understand them neutering or spaying before they let them go. I think if I was a breeder I would be very concerned about one of my pups getting into the hands of an irresponsible person that would breed them. Still, overall, the health aspect is very important. Making sure the puppy goes to a responsible owner is also a must. |
12-31-2012, 10:55 AM | #7 |
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| I would never get a puppy that was neutered to early because you need to weight until there growth plates are closed or at least very close.
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12-31-2012, 11:17 AM | #8 | |
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The thing is Europe for the most part can't sell on a spay and neuter contract. And well the breeders just deal with what is. I will always come down on the side that provides the best chance of health for my puppies. But I have to admit I am glad I don't have to be concerned so much with puppy mills for our breed; they require too much room, and too much food; after all there are so many toy breeds and smallish breeds that can maximize their profit per square foot of kennel How-ever Byber's are starting to show their face in our breed. That is a regrettable reality.
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12-31-2012, 11:38 AM | #9 |
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