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When to neuter my bullmastiff pup

jjswinter

Member
Hello!!! We'll I have a quick question. I currently have a 4 month old bullmastiff pup, my vet keeps suggesting about getting him neuter but I don't want to do it when he's to young. What's the suggested age to have him neuter at. If he's done to early will it affect his growth? Suggestions would be great. Thanks
 

Smart_Family

Dog Food Guru
Preferably after 2 years, worst case scenario at 18 months. It can stunt his growth and he needs those hormones for his bones and joints to finish growing.
 

ruby55

Well-Known Member
If you can wait, BM's are like most mastiffs, although smaller, & don't usually completely mature until around 3 years of age.
 

Jakesmum

Well-Known Member
I would start searching for a vet that has more experience with giant breeds. For your vet to start suggesting neutering at 4 months of age sends a red flag for me. As suggested don't neuter him until a minimum of 18 months, but if you can wait, 2-3 years old is better for them and their growth. If your vet doesn't have proper experience with a giant breed there could be complications with the anaesthetic when they do the surgery.
 

jjswinter

Member
Thanks everybody for the replies. I've decided to wait until he's way older to neuter if i neuter him at all. He's such a great dog and I would like to help him reach his full potential.
 

Smokin45

Well-Known Member
Tell your vet to pizz off you will do it when youre ready. If it were me I wouldnt do it at all but its your pup so I would wait til hes fully matured..