MaryAndDobes

There are a large number of well-known Doberman stud dogs that *had* be neutered because they often develop prostate problems as they get older. If it happens to those well-known Dobermans that often receive the best of care, you can bet it happens to a number of intact pets so why take the risk?

As a breeder, I spay/neuter everything as soon as I can, meaning as soon as I'm done showing them and/or breeding them. Obviously, it helps me a great deal in keeping males and females together, it also helps me with the males in obedience and agility (less interest in smells and other dogs), and IMO, it's the best thing for their health.