[#5moose]

We have our Moose booked for neutering Aug. 1. He will be 17 months, I am feeling like I am doing the wrong thing as he is a very good boy. He is only 101 lbs and I don't want to stunt his growth.

 

[big black dogs]

You will not stunt is growth. At 17 months he's a good age to neuter. Most of his major growth is all done...and he will continue to fill in even though neutered. He also will not get into the bad habits of marking, and urine licking that intact male dogs do. You may not even see much of a difference....though I think their ability to concentrate does go up. No 'girlie' smells to get them all excited.

On the whole from what I have seen in my own male Rottweilers, and the many males that I have fostered (often given up because of problems because they were still intact)....they are just easier to live with. Let us know how it goes.

P.S. 101 lbs is a nice size Rottweiler...he will probably finish at 110 lbs or so. Good sized, in standard for the breed.

 

[#5moose]

He is our 3rd male but you know it's a guy thing about this LOL

 

[Camy]

Vader was in last Wednesday for his, all went well and he dealt with it like a good boy.
Early days yet but some small indications that his testosterone levels are coming down!

 

[#5moose]

Good news

 

[murad.kablan]

Please don't neuter him if his temperament and behavior are good and you don't need to, especially under 24 months. You may actually mess him up.

 

[Lola Mom]

Good going, 5. Moose will be just fine.