Advice on male SBT

Hi there.
I'm looking for some advice from staffie people. I have a 12wk old male staffie pup and was wondering what is the best age to get him neutered? We also have a year old staff bitch but she is being spayed today, so no worries about accidents happening!!! We have never owned a male dog before and want him to develop properly but want to try to avoid any behavioural issues. Any advice very welcome!!

I was advised by my breeder not to do this before 2 years of age. Then he will be able to fully mature both mentally and physically.
Hope that helps

If your bitch is being speyed then it shouldnt be too much of a problem

I would talk it through with your vet. We had our eldest AB done at 8 months and he is fine, it hasen't affected him at all.

Ozzy xxx

Hi,
I own 3 Stafford, 2 bitches and a male.
I don't really know enough about it to advise you.
But I personally wouldn't get my dog done, but of course thats my personal choice. I like him how he is, Plus I show him, and I'd like to think I might be able to Stud him out one day. I am thinking about getting my oldest bitch done, as she has had 2 litters, and I'm not letting her have anymore. She's 4 yrs.
But if you are sure, then he should be fully mature, like Lel says about 2 yrs

Mitch.

DO NOT DO IT UNTILL 18mths-2YRS FOR STAFFS.

DO NOT BELIEVE YOUR VET IF THEY SAY OTHERWISE!!

There are risks that he will not grow/develop proplerly if you have it done b4 then.

Don't believe the hype, neutering does not make dogs less agressive or calm them/chill them out etc.

I agree with mitch "don't get it done"
Can i ask why your doing it??

Also,
Sorry Ozzy but i have to dissagree 8mths is to young ,especially for an AB.
You say" he's fine, it has'nt effected him at all"
How can you posibley no that???? For definate?

Why am I thinking about getting him done?
Good question...
I've been sitting here for 10 minutes thinking about my reply. I have never owned a male before, only bitches, but from listening to people and reading posts on websites such as this, I've always assumed that it's the wisest and most responsible thing to do!!
With him being a staff, will neutering him not make him into a better pet, ie. calmer, not so aggressive, "lipstick" ops: not rearing its head every five minutes etc I do realise that socialisation and training play a huge part in behaviour but animals behaviour must be in part attributable to hormones - I know mine is!!!
Very interested in everyone's point of view. I have no intention of showing him or breeding from him.

I have a 'complete' male staffy and altho I don't show him or breed from him, not once has he wandered off, not once has he 'marked' in my house and he is generally a laid back, calm, quiet boy.

The ultimate decision is with u fletch and what u would feel more comfortable with.

Hi Fletch-
I suppose being a responsible owner is one reason- if he were to escape for example then you know he would not be putting out more pups into the world

With regard to your comment about being a better pet- then I would like to add that my previous Staffy lived to the ripe old age of fourteen and a half without being neutered and he was the calmest gentlest dog ever and did not mark in the house etc.
My current male is coming up to two and his "pet abilities" are also spot on and neither is he neutered. Although that may change in the future as I have a bitch also. Time will tell

Anyone who tells you neutering will change his personality or make him less at risk heath wise IS A LIAR.
The only reason vets recomend it is ££££.

If any one here can come up with any reasons for getting it done i for one would love to here it!

I'm sorry to say it but depending on the blood line of your staffs they may be dog aggresive and even with early socialization you may not change this. Obviously early socialization is a must for all breeds of dogs and i advise puppy classes progressing to full dog training with all breeds its the right thing to do and resposible!..
My staffs were safe with babies/kids/adults/geriatrics but not animals i could never let them off the lead outside of my land.
You have to remember were these dogs came from some bloodline especially the irish or i.k.c reg one seem to have more aggression.
But even in the k.c breed standard it says that aggression towards other dogs in the show ring is not to be penolized!

My AB's been done his lipsticks always poping out.lol
Animal hormones are vastley different in terms off how and when then affect a dog, i could explain why but its very boring and not even i would enjoy typing that much!
I agree that it is responsible if you aren't gonna breed him,
but please as i said let him mature fully first otherwise you may be left with an inmature dog thats hormones are unbalanced as they were cut of half way through development .
Hope this makes sense.

Yep makes sense Jonuk!
Just want to do what best for all of us!
Does neutering a male have no health benefits as it does for females? Sorry if I am being thick but have never had experience with males before ( of the canine variety )