Originally Posted by
nanney1
I would wait until after the first heat cycle. In fact, I would wait until I thought she had finished growing. Could be 18 months, or possibly longer, say 2 1/2 years of age. Vets tend to recommend early spay/neuter. And there are some reasons that Vets and Humane Society groups profess. There are some health benefits usually touted in favor or early spay/neuter but they don't tell the whole story. The best reason to have your dog spayed or neutered is to prevent unwanted pregnancies. If you can prevent that from happening in your dog, then you should consider the entire health picture related to spaying and neutering.
I'm not sure of the rules on linking, but here it goes, some pros and cons to consider:
Canine Sports Productions: Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete
Early Neutering
http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf
Should I spay or should I no... pros and cons of neutering
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