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[quote=Anonymous][b][quote=Anonymous]OP I am thinking the same things. I have a large breed and have had almost two years to think about this as you are not supposed to neuter before then. My guy is happy/sweet and a lot of fun. He doesn't do the leg humping and really only marks outside. He is not aggressive at all. I too am not worried about unwanted pregnancy for other dogs because we have a large fenced in yard and we are with him ie we don't just let him out. Anyway-my worry is that neutering will change his personality. I have read about neutering causing aggression after and [b]I have to think it has to be stressful wondering where your male parts are[/b]. It feels mean. Also, we have a dog that his coat will change after neuter. A male neuter coat is very coarse. So I am wondering what to do. I almost think the waiting two years makes you think this through more. And people are right that if it was a girl then you do think differently because the heat situation can be a mess. Anyway love hearing a variety of perspectives. Also, for those wanting to neuter as a behavior thing. Our dog works with a trainer who says you do not neuter to improve behavior. That is a losing game. Maybe 1 out of 10 dogs get better because usually the aggression is anxiety and not testosterone. Trainer says the neutering really should be considered to prevent unwanted pregnancy and that is about it. Maybe for testicular cancer later but you have to balance with bone cancer if you neuter early. It is a a lot to think about.[/quote]

Uh, wow.[/quote]

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