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#1 ·
Is it normal for puppies as young as 3 months old to be neutered?:suspicious:
 
#11 ·
That article is written by Brody's breeder. I'd seen it before I got him and so I asked her if she advocated early neuter and she said no and had no problem with me waiting til 7 months to get it done. I forgot to actually ask her why she wrote that article!
 
#13 ·
I was shocked that he was "done" at such an early age. The breed was very rare back then and I thought it might be a way to prevent buyers from breeding them. IDK if breeding contracts where the norm back then.
Lily was much more age appropriate when I had her neutered. I can't imagine how difficult it was to keep the mom from cleaning the site.
As veterinary practices change I am sure we will see new schools of thought about a lot of things. It's nice to have this forum of knowledgeable folks to talk to.
 
#14 ·
Idk it's just weird to me... Jackson is only 3 months and it was done b4 I purchased him. I thought that would be my option.. When I took him to the vet she says it may have to do with an irregular testicle ??? Like what? What she was saying really sound like she had no explanation to why at all.. She just talked over all of my questions... Will not be going back there..
 
#16 ·
Did you talk to the breeder about it or just the vet?

It IS common for the breeder to write into the contract that you must have the pup neutered/spayed by a certain age. (although this can often be negotiated if it's for a good reason) If the pup had an irregular testicle, or a hernia, and needed surgery at that young age, I would at least have wanted the breeder to tell me that, explain what was done and why. It probably makes NO difference in terms of his pet quality, but I'd want to know, in the interest of full disclosure.

I'd call the breeder and chat about it if you haven't already. No need to be confrontational, just say you'd like to understand why she chose to neuter so early.
 
#17 ·
In some places the law is four months. At least here...you have to get a dog license at four months and unless you fill out specific paperwork (due to being a breeder or dog health issue letter from vet) you are required to provide proof of spaying/neutering.
 
#20 ·
My understanding was that there are needed hormones that can effect teeth and stuff if done too early. Males I believe are recommended to be a minimum of 6 months and females a bit later. The longer you can wait till they hit the 1 year mark the better I have heard. I had Quincy neutered at around 6 months. Some males wouldn't even have their testicles dropped yet at such young ages (10-12 weeks?)
 
#22 ·
Cora ran away from home today. He amde to the other side of the street ( I ran after him of course, lucky that neither of us got hit by a car) to check out a dog. This is his second offense in two weeks. He is 6.5 months old and his favourite pass time is humping on stuffed toys and spotting on the carpet. I was ready to wait until he is a little older but today's excitement was too much. He is constantly looking around for girls and although he is not aggressive he is persistent and playful in his terms. I was wondering if neutering helps. His teeth look healthy and his tescticles (I believe) are fully grown and overly active...
 
#23 ·
I have no advise on the neutering except that I've heard it helps to reduce a dog's desire to look for girls. However, you don't want to even have your Hav off leash when you are outdoors. They love animals, people, and running. Don't risk it, especially near roads.
 
#24 ·
Hi Sheri, he was indoors the first time. Door rang, I answered it and he ran away through the ajar door. Coudn't believe he even fit in there. In the second Htime, which was today, he was in the backyard for potty. He found a crack and made it to the front yard and rest is history. When he is off leash in the dog park he always checks if I am around, always comes when called. This is why it is troubling that he just took off today.
 
#26 ·
Bidik, I'm glad he (and you) weren't hurt running across the road. :fear: I've heard some people use a baby gate across the front door for those whose dogs bolt out the door. Otherwise, lots and lots of training. I know for my guy if there is any question before opening the door I pick him up. As for holes in the fence... lots of patching and policing to make sure there is no place they can get through, under, or over. Otherwise, yep, there is a wonderful world out there to check out.
 
#27 ·
I am so lucky that Ted is too scared to go down the front steps. He has bolted out the front door, but only goes onto the stoop as he wouldn't even think of going down the stairs. I guess in this case size matters too. He is a pretty short little guy. Ted is definitely more defiant the past couple months, just like a teenage is. He comes for a treat but when he knows I'm going to put him in his pen in the am, it's a chase to get him. I have decided that I will not wait til a year. Probably next month which will bring him to 8 1/2 months or so
 
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