[stonebroke]

I've done quite a bit of research on neutering and spaying and the information Bob gave here is right on from the reading I've done.... We are bombarded with the "Spay/Neuter" campaign with no facts presented on the possible adverse affects. Male dogs will pee on on things when they are outside, but so what? They will not mount Aunt Mildred's leg when she comes to visit. I've had male dogs as housepets/family dogs and they never were out of line with people......not once. Males will also grow larger if neutered before they reach full growth. From what I've read castrating a dog changes its hormones and the growth plates do not close normally, causing bones to grow longer with the potential for bone/joint problems.