I've read so much now and can't make a decision at all.
I have a FCR x from a rescue who is still entire. He's been with us for 6 weeks now. I did book him in at 4 weeks to be done because we were going to a holiday park and I thought it would be the best thing - but as he ate an apple core outside the vets when we were waiting to be booked in (I was asked to take him out because he was barking ) I then left and went home. It was a bloody stupid idea all round and I was doing what I thought I should instead of best for the dog.
The rescue said he was around 2 but they didn't know really and he was in a kennel there for 3 weeks and a week in the pound previously, but he seems a lot younger (even taking into account being FCR). I think he is closer to 1.
So, what is the best age? There is no rush anymore, and I will want him neutered at some point as no need for any more unwanted pups/dogs. He's my 3rd rescue but first male and most definitely the youngest! Research says maybe wait until 2 or older because of health problems down the line with neutering before this age. He doesn't spray, has only had 'words' with one dog when out and about so that doesn't seem to be a problem. Doesn't seem to be dominant - but obviously his full personality is yet to be seen over the next few months. Research I've read says behaviour isn't really linked with neutering any more apart from a when a dog is submissive and neutering emphasises this and makes it a bigger problem.
It's hard to shake the firm adherence to neutering asap as a responsible owner - but research seems to have moved away from that now.
He's a fabulous dog all in all, no manners, no signs of being a wanderer which is common in pound dogs I believe, and fast to learn. Very food and ball orientated and makes me laugh a lot. He is helping me immensely with grieving over my girl who died in August un-expectantly - diagnosed with cancer and gone in a week.
Anyway, anyone have advice, or just fancy telling me what to do so I can stop mulling it over? Cheers.
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