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JacksonsMom · 11-25-2012, 10:21 PM

Is it normal for puppies as young as 3 months old to be neutered?

Momo means Peach · 11-25-2012, 10:52 PM

Ume was neutered when I got him at 10 weeks, but, he was also a rescue.

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marlowe'sgirl · 11-25-2012, 10:55 PM

Marlowe wasn't neutered until 7 months old.

I waited too long on my cat. Well I didn't mean to, but she had urine crystals and they waited until it cleared up. She went into heat. And i learned the meaning of caterwauling. That was excruciating.

Suzi · 11-26-2012, 10:32 AM

I have herd its better to wait. Their are a few folks with male Havanese who wanted to wait a year but I cant remember why.

Dory · 11-26-2012, 10:43 AM

I have an appointment in January for Quincy. He'll be nine months old then.

Buzzys Mom · 11-26-2012, 11:06 AM

Oscar was just done at 6.5 months

krandall · 11-26-2012, 11:31 AM

No, it's not "normal" except for shelter dogs.

AmyL · 11-26-2012, 01:34 PM

JoJo was neutered at 10 1/2 months and I was happy with my decision to do it then. He did not have any complications at all.

NvonS · 11-26-2012, 08:51 PM

Years ago we got an Entlebucher Sennenhund from a breeder in Canada. He came to us at 10 weeks and was already neutered. I was told that was the practice in Canada???? I took Lily at 9 months, just before her first heat.
Here is a link to a group in Canada
http://www.havanesefanciers.com/early_spay_neuter

The Laughing Magpie · 11-26-2012, 10:27 PM

I know some breeders who spay/neuter before their puppies go home...they are not Havanese breeders...it is not a common practice. Usually they have a reason, you can always just ask.