thanks deanna,
assuming they never appear and stay hidden, i m guessing long longer i wait the better from the perspective of physical development caused by testosterone? does that sound reasonable?
cheers
Yes, if you neuter before the dog has developed, he will not get the secondary sex characteristics associated with testosterone and it can also have an dramatic effect on the overall temperament of the dog.
I advise people to wait till the dog is developed to neuter, if they feel they must.
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I'd wait till 3, if at all. I personally don't neuter at all, don't see a point in altering nature in a healthy dog, but if I had to, I would wait till 3+.
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Keith, I also have a monochrid. There is no evidence of this in his ancestry so it was something that just happened with his develpment. However, my vet has told me that it really wouldn't be an issue with the dog until he was older. I actually am training my dog for protection so I want to keep the testosterone. I even asked if the vet would only remove the receeded teste and leave the other. However, upon Ed's advice I will be neutering after two years of age. I will probably wait until he's three to ensure complete development and allow for training time. According the the vet the receeded teste can cause heat issues inside the abdomen causing a higher risk of cancer. Still, he said he's never seen this before 6 yrs of age and sometimes never. It's really a personal choice, I will probably schedule around his 3rd bday.
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