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milestogo

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15. Apparently this has been discussed for a few years, but if you didn't have a puppy

Reply to Karadeniz (Reply #13)

Sat Dec 26, 2020, 10:54 PM

Dec 2020

you wouldn't have heard it. The thing is, not every veterinarian brings this up. Probably because it depends a lot on the size/breed of dog, but also because there isn't a lot of data on it.

For me the idea that delaying neutering might prevent hip dysplasia makes it important. But it all depends on how much of a delay is practical. I depend on doggie day care to make sure my pup gets socialized so I want him to be able to go.

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So is everyone neutering their male dogs later? [View all] milestogo Dec 2020 OP

dogs pamdb Dec 2020 #1

You should not wait so long. Dustlawyer Dec 2020 #2

Its not just about the humping milestogo Dec 2020 #3

Could have something to do with this: True Dough Dec 2020 #4

Exactly. milestogo Dec 2020 #5

I think you're safe doing it at six to eight months with an Aussie Bayard Dec 2020 #6

thanks, yes the testicles are descended milestogo Dec 2020 #9

I wait until 6 months. I want their body to mature enough Doreen Dec 2020 #7

Interesting. I've mostly had cats... TDale313 Dec 2020 #8

wait Avis Dec 2020 #10

You might research growth plate closure in Australian Shepherds on breeder sites Donkees Dec 2020 #11

Thank you. milestogo Dec 2020 #14

I didn't neuter Zeus (black lab) until he was almost 2. zeusdogmom Dec 2020 #12

Very interesting! I didn't know any of this!!! Thanks to everyone! Karadeniz Dec 2020 #13

Apparently this has been discussed for a few years, but if you didn't have a puppy milestogo Dec 2020 #15