They can start to reproduce at as early as 6 months, so I am not sure what you mean you will know when he needs to be neutered. It is also something that you can discuss with your vet and he will be able to give you a better idea of what you should be doing.
:) Meg and Roman --- In [email protected], Paula Gosling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thank you for the discussion on this. My 9-month old male hasn't been > neutered yet and I am not rushing to do it. Right now, he does not go outside, never sees another dog. And so far, he hasn't bothered either of the cats in that way. I think I will know if and when he needs to be neutered. > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The more I read and talk about this the more I really think it is > an accepted societal norm...yes it is certainly a good thing that a lot of folks prepetuate this- God knows the suffering is vast for these creatures and IMO we are their stewards but I cannot find any concrete evidence dictating it really makes an animal healthier. Once someone had me convinced when she said it would worry him when he wanted a female. I can assure you the second I get wind of that he's off to be snipped. But he may be the rare one who will not show behaviors. > Since I have three younger healthy siblings who promised to neuter him > should I die (as then he's out of my control) I just may never do it without a valid reason other than the power of a long time widely held ethical belief, which I only question for THIS situation. > Please do not take this as an insult to anyone else's opinion. I value each > and every last one of your offerings. I cannot tell you how much anguish all your efforts have probably saved me over the year since I got my baby (the little saint :-) > > ps Oh and I only mean for males! Sounds like females have lots of other > stuff going on. > best, > michelle and henry > in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY > > > --------------------------------- > AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from > AOL at AOL.com. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
