| My Red Dobe Teddy is not neutered and is two and a half years old. I do not believe you have to neuter if your a responsible pet owner. My vet and I were debating the issue since he's all for it. But in reality there were studies done that show males that are neutered have a greater risk of cancer then intact ones. Testicular cancer is a risk but dogs have responded well with surgery if that occurs. People also believe that neutering a dog will prevent prostate cancer which is not the case. Recent studies have shown that an upset ballance in testosterone and estrogen could be a cause. (getting older, falling test levels and estrogen levels stay the same) Because my dog has wobblers I did not want him neutered due to the fact that he needed to fully develop muscular wise. Some vets and breeders say that two years is enough to fully develop a dog but I'm still trying to find some data on that. I really don't mind Teddy smelling every tree or fire hydrant and drooling while chatting his teeth. As for a male-I really wouldn't want mine cut off, buts that just my "two-cents". |