Comments on: Neutering or spaying a dog at 6 months old can be dangerous to their health/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/The goal of this blog is to create a long list of facts that are important, not trivia, and that are known to be true yet are either disputed by large segments of the public or highly surprising or misunderstood by many.Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:52:47 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: thomasstigwikman/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-2136Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:54:57 +0000/?p=1128#comment-2136In reply to JoAnna.

Yes you are right. The Leonberger Club of America are certifying Leonberger breeders and they sign contracts with their customers and will take back the dog and care for them if it does not work out, and customers in turn are not allowed to turn in a Leonberger to a shelter or randomly selling them. If they don’t follow the contract or are found out to mistreat the dog they are not allowed to buy another. Following that kind of tradition prevents a lot of tragedies. I don’t know what other breeders and clubs do but puppy mills and backyard breeders don’t follow such traditions.

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]]>By: JoAnna/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-2134Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:49:26 +0000/?p=1128#comment-2134In reply to thomasstigwikman.

I agree that: It would really help if dog owners were …more responsible and backyard breeders / puppy mills were put out of business. There aren’t enough homes for them all.

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]]>By: thomasstigwikman/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-2132Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:12:30 +0000/?p=1128#comment-2132In reply to JoAnna.

It is a complicated issue since unwanted pregnancies in dogs is a big problem. It would really help if dog owners were a bit more responsible and backyard breeders / puppy mills were put out of business. But it is good to remember that for many large dog breeds neutering/spaying can do a lot of damage to their health. However, we have lists now that tell you how big the problem is for different breeds. Apparently, you can spay/neuter a Great Dane early (6 months) but not a Leonberger or St. Bernard. It is great that you are planning to volunteer for a shelter. That is something that is really needed.

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]]>By: JoAnna/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-2129Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:24:53 +0000/?p=1128#comment-2129This is important information I did not know before. It’s a dilemma for shelters where dog overpopulation is rampant. Many shelters and government control agencies require spaying and neutering before adopting. The rural county where we live now gives voluntary vouchers which I have been ambivalent about. This suggests the vouchers might be better for certain young dogs. I’m hoping to start volunteering at a shelter this year and will discuss this once I’m established.

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]]>By: thomasstigwikman/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-1596Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:35:17 +0000/?p=1128#comment-1596In reply to The Oceanside Animals.

Ha ha yes I can imagine you dogs picketing veterinary clinics and demanding change.

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]]>By: The Oceanside Animals/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-1571Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:57:34 +0000/?p=1128#comment-1571Java Bean: “Ayyy, important information! If a bit uncomfortable for us dogs to think about!”

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]]>By: thomasstigwikman/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-1549Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:03:15 +0000/?p=1128#comment-1549In reply to Susana Cabaço.

I don’t know but I find that professional certified breeders, as opposed to backyard breeders and puppy mills, keep on top of the research. At least that is true for the Leonberger community. And light and blessing to you too.

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]]>By: Susana Cabaço/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-1546Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:27:56 +0000/?p=1128#comment-1546I wonder how many other common vet practices may actually be detrimental to our friends?! Thanks for bringing awareness on such important topic, Thomas! Worth considering…! Light and blessings to you*

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]]>By: thomasstigwikman/2024/11/30/neutering-or-spaying-a-dog-at-6-months-old-can-be-dangerous-to-their-health-depending-on-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-1536Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:40:46 +0000/?p=1128#comment-1536In reply to D. Wallace Peach.

Thank you so much Diane. This is an important not well known information (which is why I call it super fact). People and even veterinarians don’t know it. It is of course very important not to let a dog that is not neutered/spayed run around and making puppies in an uncontrolled manner. It is complicated. I am glad your dog was one month past the recommendation.

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