Neutering

[RubyTuesday]

IF he's got exceptional sex drives neutering him could quench the urge to escape & roam. But if true, that's a good thing. A GSD, whether intact or altered, is an active breed & thrives on physical activity. IF that's your only concern with neutering you can put it to rest.

Note too, that most inactive dogs will perk up & eagerly accompany their owners jogging, hiking, running etc unless their physiology impedes 'em, ie English Bulldogs. A neighbor's Basset Hound gave the appearance of a furry slug, but happily romped & ran for hours with Cochise, my old Sibe. Although the Basset never demanded the exercise, when given the chance he relished it. I suspect this is true of many so called inactive dogs.

[jocoyn]

I don't think there would be ANY issue on that end. You may want to read the threads about pros and cons of neutering as well as timing for neutering (pup or young adult)

[msvette2u]

Not less active. It is perfectly fine to neuter now if you're concerned about him meeting up with females in heat while you're out and about.
PS. The Basset hound = lazy dog thing is a complete myth! People overfeed them which is awful and may contribute to bad joints and sluggishness, but the last 4-5 we've had here have been slender and complete terrors