At what age do you get your Yorkie neutered? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

shoechic · 05-29-2006, 11:40 AM

Just wondering what the best time is to do it. He will be 6 months in a couple of days. He weighs 10lbs so I know he weighs enough. Will neutering calm him down a bit? What would happen if we don't neuter him? Just wondering about my options. There is no worry of him breeding. I just read an article that someone else posted, but it didn't make any sense to me really

. Thanks for your help!

chachi · 05-29-2006, 11:49 AM

I got Chachi neutered at 7 months but my vet would have did it at 6 months. The benefits of neutering are they probably wont mark and there are health benefits. They dont get testicular cancer. Chachi had no problems after his neutering. He has calmed down but I dont know if the neuter was the cause of it

rnnw62 · 05-29-2006, 03:04 PM

Toby was neutered last Monday and he just turned 6 mo. old.
I can't say that's it's slowed him down as of yet, but he seems
more loving and cuddly now? One of the biggest benefits where
my house is concerned is I have other male dogs and I didn't
want to deal with the marking instinct and them having potty
parties in my house.

luvdorkyyorkies · 05-29-2006, 03:39 PM

Well.....I would say.......get him neutered ASAP! within the next month as long as your vet agrees.
He is still a puppy but he will be getting certain instinctual patterns coming up (LIKE MARKING FURNITURE) , you wont see a real slowing down of his physical activity. But anytime he will hear the call of nature. If he is a pet neuter him soon or he may start habits you do not like. Anytime he will become sexually ready and if he is a pet it is best to neuter him before marking starts, its more difficult to stop later..

05-29-2006, 11:40 AM	#1
shoechic Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 32	At what age do you get your Yorkie neutered? Just wondering what the best time is to do it. He will be 6 months in a couple of days. He weighs 10lbs so I know he weighs enough. Will neutering calm him down a bit? What would happen if we don't neuter him? Just wondering about my options. There is no worry of him breeding. I just read an article that someone else posted, but it didn't make any sense to me really . Thanks for your help!

05-29-2006, 11:49 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I got Chachi neutered at 7 months but my vet would have did it at 6 months. The benefits of neutering are they probably wont mark and there are health benefits. They dont get testicular cancer. Chachi had no problems after his neutering. He has calmed down but I dont know if the neuter was the cause of it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-29-2006, 03:04 PM	#3
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Toby was neutered last Monday and he just turned 6 mo. old. I can't say that's it's slowed him down as of yet, but he seems more loving and cuddly now? One of the biggest benefits where my house is concerned is I have other male dogs and I didn't want to deal with the marking instinct and them having potty parties in my house. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

05-29-2006, 03:39 PM	#4
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	Well.....I would say.......get him neutered ASAP! within the next month as long as your vet agrees. He is still a puppy but he will be getting certain instinctual patterns coming up (LIKE MARKING FURNITURE) , you wont see a real slowing down of his physical activity. But anytime he will hear the call of nature. If he is a pet neuter him soon or he may start habits you do not like. Anytime he will become sexually ready and if he is a pet it is best to neuter him before marking starts, its more difficult to stop later..