Should I Get Him Neutered??

[allybuddy]

I finally got my yorkie neutered at 4 years old. I didn't want to do because I felt like I was taking his manhood away. He was never a humper but he liked to mark his territory inside the house. When I signed him up for obedience classes the trainer suggested I neuter him plus the vet always said it is better for his health. Neutering him was the best thing I ever did. He didn't gain much weight and the markings stopped, he still has accidents of course but these are accidents and not intentional.

[gemy]

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...f-ever-31.html

Go to the last page of this very long thread and the referenced link to the most recent article by the SkepVet. I like his articles because he references the actual research studies he is judging when he forms his opinion.

In terms of your health guarantee is it actually worth anything? By that I mean what exactly is this breeder guaranteeing that would be invalidated by not neutering by 8mths old? If she is warranting against genetic defects - those are not created by neuter status.

In terms of marking it is probable that his marking just might come on later when he is more sexually mature. Marking frommales is more marked especially if you have an intact female in the house - just ask any breeder lol.

My personal opinion is that for males there is no over arching health benefit to leaving a dog intact. And with some large breeds there is a decided health risk in s or n small breeds there are simply not enough studies on to be declarative but the body of evidence is none the less building.

Good luck with your decision but please do remember that owning an intact animal is an additional responsibility you undertake as an owner.

[Russpilot]

In my opinion, it is better to get them fixed, male or female. Males because of the behavioral changes it can bring, females for the health issues it can help avoid.