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When to neuter?

Murphy

I have a 12week old keeshond puppy. The breeder said we should wait until he is a year old to have him neutered beause the lack of hormones can delay the growth plate closing and the dogs legs may be longer than normal. The vet says we should have him fixed at 4-5 months because he is a bit of a dominent pup(mouthy, fiesty, and already trying to mount things and people like my 8 yr old son). I have no intension of showing him. He is a family pet. I dont care if his legs are a little long but I dont want this to be a health problem later. Can the extra lenth in leg be crippling later? I just want a well behaved healthly pet. What is your advice in this matter?......Thanks Amy

•   Kristina McCurdy says:

  September 17th, 2008 at 04:58 PM

  My best advice is:to have your pet neutered at about 5-6 months. If you wait a year to have your male nuetered you are running the risk of having a doggie with aggressive behavioral issues, in addition to, the nasty habit of lifting his leg to urinate every where including inside your home.

  Second of all: The body is filled with many different kinds of hormones, e.g. sex and growth to name a few. The great wonderful "thing" about the body is that hormones, protiens, ect are specilized. This means that certain hormones do certain things. Removing your dog's testicles will only inhibit his sex hormones and should in no way effect his growth hormones, although, the pituitary gland does control both sex and growth factors.

  Furthermore, in my experience, for whatever reason breeders think that since they might know alot about a breed....that makes them a vet. Even though, it is true, that certain breeds are predisposed to certain medical conditions. For example, the golden retriever is prone to hip displasia.

  I hope I have been helpful. In the long run nuetering your pet is best for your pet and family!

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