When To Spay Golden Retriever Reddit. When I picked him up my breeder recommended waiting till at least 18 months but to consider not neutering at all. The term neutering simply means to de-sex an animal.
Dogs neutered before 6 months of age have a 4 to 5 times chance of developing a form of dysplasia. Mine is 11 months old now and Im planning to wait until at least 18 months if possible. As youve discovered theres no consensus within the veterinary community due to a lack of strong evidence.
For Golden Retrievers this typically occurs before they are one year of age.
As youve discovered theres no consensus within the veterinary community due to a lack of strong evidence. This will vary depending on if they are a small medium or large breed dog. Male dog neutering can be a rather touchy topic but it has some very practical benefits. READ A Three-Year-Old Golden Retriever Comforts People At Funerals.
