She states it's due to the fact that the males are slow-to-mature and giving their growth plates time, etc...
2007-03-08 13:12:56 · 14 answers · asked by moonbaby 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Testosterone helps to close the growth plates of the bones at puberty, and the absence of it (due to neutering) can make some animals taller than they would be if they were intact. It may also result in a somewhat lighter bone density. This effect has to be weighed against the negative effects of testosterone on the dog's behavior, such as marking, etc.
I would get opinions from your vet (or a couple of vets) to see whether the benefits of delaying outweighs the possible problems.
http://www.vetinfo.com/dneuter.html has some information on the subject, as well.
2007-03-08 13:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What your breeder is tell you is absolutely true!
Some dogs do not mature until later in their puppy hood.
Golden's for example are one. I recommended to all my clients who purchase males not to neuter them until they were 1 year old. This allows them to grow and mature and also to get their feathering in. They need the time and the hormones to accomplish this.
Listen to your breeder and tell your vet that you will see him soon after the pup is at least 10 months old.
2007-03-08 13:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We had our APBT neutered at 5 months and have never had a problem. I think the longer you wait to neuter the more problems you would have with him marking and such. I would consult your vet though. My vet recommended neutering anytime after 4 months, but then again it could be different for each breed. Good luck and I hope I was somewhat helpful.
2007-03-08 13:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by kristy_dehaven2001 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mmm, you can actually neuter around
3 weeks
6 months
and after that, it's a year or something.
Sounds like she's been in the business for a long time.
2007-03-08 13:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Lei Lei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically as soon as the dogs testicles have dropped,you can neuter him.This is normally from age 6 months,i've never heard that cavaliers mature slower.Sounds to me like she does'nt want to give him up.
2007-03-08 18:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by nanook570 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not necessary.... they usually say neuter anywhere from 6-8months but now they can spay/neuter even earlier than that. yea if you do wait... your male will prob. be a bit muscular and feather out little more, but he could also pick up habits like him learning how to lift his leg and marking his territory. can't really say anything about aggression! cav's just aren't aggressive dogs... ours can bark like crazy and let us know when someone is driving up!! but its just your call really!!
hope you love your cavalier.... they are so sweet and loving.... i absolutely love are cavaliers!!
2007-03-08 13:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by dutchess4u05 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No
Neutering dogs has nothing to do with their adult size.
In fact, it's the sexual hormones of adulthood that shut off the growth hormones.
At 4 months puppy shots have been given, and it's completely, and wise to neuter him. Before he starts humping and peeing on things. Humping and peeing become habitual, so you don't want him to start.
2007-03-08 13:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The reason vets make this recommendation is they want the urinary tract to be mature. It is best practice but not necessary.
2007-03-08 14:26:28 · answer #8 · answered by itchianna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is very wrong . the longer u wait to get the animal fixed the worse. it's better to get the dog fixed at a early age . if u wait to long it my cause the dog emotional issues
2007-03-08 22:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your breeder is a good breeder (and it sounds like they might be), then take their advice and wait. If he starts to spray, buy a belly band to keep your house clean.
Good luck to you! : )
http://www.dog-breeds.net/dog_diaper_belly_band.htm
2007-03-08 13:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋