<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">From the AKC website:<div>"<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">At what age should a dog be spayed or neutered?</span><p style="line-height: 1.3125; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Though these procedures can be done on puppies as young as a few months old, dog owners should consult with their veterinarian to determine the best age to spay or neuter their pet. The AKC’s Canine Health Foundation <a href="http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/health-implications-in-early.html?" style="line-height: 1.3125; text-decoration: none;">sponsored research</a> that indicates there may be long-term health benefits to spaying or neutering dogs <em>after </em>they have passed through puberty. Benefits to neutering after puberty can include a reduction in orthopedic health problems, a possible reduction in certain cancers in specific breeds, and possible improved behavior. More research is ongoing in this area to compare differences among breeds and size of dogs."</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.3125; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px;">If it were my puppy, I would be inclined to wait and let his developing body get farther down its road, assuming, of course, that Mr. Puppy won't be roaming loose and creating more puppies!</p><p style="line-height: 1.3125; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px;">Nancy, currently owned by Charlie and Paige</p></div></body></html>