Hi all, This looks to be a great site. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on when is a good age to get my ACD neutered. He did not come with papers so breeding isn't really an option. Also because of this his age is estimated to be about 5 months (based on teeth and size). His molars are beginning to come in and I believe he has 2 (total) on top, not sure on bottom. Our vet is saying we can have him neutered now. However, I have read many things that recommend at least 6 months of age. Do any of you have any thoughts? Thanks and I look forward to gaining and hopefully providing insight as time goes on.
Andrew
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Neutering my ACD
808ACD
Sep 04, 2007 07:18 PM
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Shboom
Sep 04, 2007 09:44 PM
Hi Andrew and welcome to the DogHobbyist. I don't have an ACD but I would say your pup is old enough to be neutered. Generally people wait until 6 months but then some do it as early as 4 months. What is your pups name? If you have any pictures we would love to see them.
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Bob
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
Chelle
Sep 07, 2007 09:57 AM
With new technology happening every day, spaying and neutering of dogs is happening as early as 6 weeks in some areas. So it's technically "safe" to alter your dog at any point beyond that. I personally wait until they are at least 6 months old because the hormones do help them build muscle a bit.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles
