*I have always felt it is better to hold off neutering a male until he has developed his masculine head, and no longer appears as a puppy. This is generally 9 months or older. Doris E* >In a message dated 1/16/2008 6:38:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, >gsdramey@xxxxxxx writes: >I >want to make it clear that I understand there are 2 sides to each story. >#1 This Vet may have a good reason for neutering this dog!! >#2 This owner may have a good reason for this dog staying intact!! > > >#1 The idea of neutering a puppy is questioned by many Veterinarians. >#2 She may have the dog neutered when he is through growing. > She has no plans to show or breed him. > >viv > > > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================