should i neuter my dog at 5 month old ?

[Hachi]

my vet says we should neuter our dog a this age ,but i would like to wait till he's at least 1 year old ... what you guys think ... he is getting pretty big tho he's 4 month old and his weight 47.2 lb

[robinhuerta]

Personally.....I would wait till he is at least over 12mos old.
*I don't neuter...but I also don't frown upon others that do*.

[lisgje]

I had to neuter Shane at 5 months due to a testicular issue and had to neuter Chance at 5 months due to a recurring penis shaft infection. They both grew to be large dogs. If they had not had health issues that required neutering, I would have waited. If there are no health or serious behavioral issues, I would wait.

[onyx'girl]

I would wait or not do it at all....the dog will be fine behavior-wise, as long as you are diligent in keeping him under control and in your sights at all times.
I wouldn't know my male was intact if I didn't know better, he has no issues with staying "natural".

[KZoppa]

i wouldnt do it.

[selzer]

Yup, I do not neuter either but if you want to, that's ok, just it is best to wait until the pup is full grown.

[Zoeys mom]

I don't EVER neuter males and never will unless it is out of necessity for their health. The bottom line is there is NO concrete medical evidence to support neuter in males, but glaring evidence tampering with functions of the endocrine system is harmful. Like humans dogs have generally better health when their bodies have the ability to produce and regulate their hormone levels naturally. Heart problems, risks of certain cancers, and obesity statistically are higher in altered males. Some males who are altered young will never have any of these issues and of course some intact males will....it only reduces the risk Exercise and diet also play a huge role in overall health along with environment.

The most important question is how far are you willing to go to ensure your male will never accidently procreate?

Intact males do not become aggressive, mark all over the house, hump everything, become dominant, or remain overly hyper....these are training errors and have little to do with hormones, but he will want females in heat so your diligence will be needed for his WHOLE life. My male is 8 and intact, no litters, and I have no problem keeping him away from bitches. If you feel capable of doing the same let the poor boy keep his doggie junk

[Cassidy's Mom]

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[carmspack]

I'm with Zoey -- don't do it . If you have to wait till the dog is fully mature , at the very least two years of age.
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[Jessiewessie99]

Wait until he is at least 1 1/2 year to 2 years old to neuter. But then again I know some people who have had no issues with their dogs being neutered young. But its best to wait until he is older then neuter.