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Permalink Reply by Wendt Worth Corgi's on October 31, 2008 at 11:36am

Early is better and has no ill effects on the dog. Most vets who like to wait later are usually not confident in doing it. I do have an article on this on my weblog if you would like to read it. http://www.wendtworthcorgis.com and go to the newsblog button and look under the health and treatment category.

Permalink Reply by Christine on November 2, 2008 at 8:09am

We just got our little Bandit 2 weeks ago. When we took him to the vet for his initial check up, the vet suggested that neutering him between 4 - 6 months. Boomer, our first corgi, had a different vet and was also spayed at 4 months. So i am guessing 4 months is good?

Permalink Reply by SpartyBuckeye on January 14, 2009 at 3:06pm

Colby is getting neutered 2 days after his 6-month birthday. We want to get it done before his "teenage" period.

Permalink Reply by Stephanie on January 26, 2009 at 1:34am

T8er was neutered around his first birthday. He has no problems and healed up fast. Well one problem......trying to find a big enough cone to keep his muzzle in.

Permalink Reply by Jill and JOSIE on February 3, 2009 at 7:46pm

6 months is the recommended age by most all vets. Sooner can create issues if the testicles are not descended in males, later could be bad for females as they usually come into heat at around 6 months. Most vets will tell you to go ahead at the 6 month mark.

Permalink Reply by Chrissy on March 14, 2009 at 5:48am

My vet said 4-6 months, but the folks at sacramento spca say it's an easier procedure when the testicles have descended (she described it as clearing being able to see the outline of each testicle), and for my guy, this only happened a month or two ago (at the 1yr mark).