MonElite Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I would do it at about 10-12 months when the dog is fully grown in height already but not being a cocky male as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui835 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 If you're interested and have a bit of time, this is an article I found helpful when making the same decision as you. Incidentally, I have chosen to leave my male undesexed as he does not have any sexual/hormone related issues that desexing would be likely to impact upon. http://users.lavalink.com.au/theos/Spay-neuter.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magstar Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Could someone please explain to me the potential risks of not waiting until the dog is fully grown? People have been saying that the testosterone helps with the growth etc, but what can actually go wrong with desexing earlier? Can it cause joint problems etc? I am asking because my vet reccomended that we get our male GR desexed at 6 months, so we were going to go along with that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkabull Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 If you're interested and have a bit of time, this is an article I found helpful when making the same decision as you. Incidentally, I have chosen to leave my male undesexed as he does not have any sexual/hormone related issues that desexing would be likely to impact upon. http://users.lavalink.com.au/theos/Spay-neuter.htm Thanks jacqui835, that was very interesting. And thanks to everyone else that replied. All of my other dogs are desexed so there is no issue with having him remain entire in this household (no chance of 'accidental' matings). If we have any issues arise I might try the implant and see if that makes any difference before surgical castration, otherwise I'm happy for him to stay as nature intended. OH breathed a big sigh of relief and is grateful to DOLers for their imput! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magstar Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sorry, I didn't see that post from jacqui until after I had posted. There is a lot to think about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) Ooops, wrong thread. Edited August 7, 2010 by Staranais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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