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Bernese Mountain Dog Advice
Nov 19, 2012 @ 19:06

Althought I am currently in the U.S. I have a four month old gorgeous little Suisse puppy as a souvenir.  I am getting VERY conflicting information here from the vet, breeders ect on when to neuter.  I thought since they are a Suisse puppy that maybe I could get some advice here.  My vet is saying 6 months to a year, breeder says 1 year.  Alot I have read said 1.5 years if I want his head and chest to fill out but then alot also says when they are neutered young it will effect his growth plates and he will grow too tall which is very bad for his joints ect..


In all, cosmetically I am not so much concerned.  He is 19 kilos now at 4 months, I want whats best for his health



Just curious if anyone has advice, here they are not super common and I think some people give me 'general' big dog advice..



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Althought I am currently in the U.S. I have a four month old gorgeous little Suisse puppy as a souvenir.  I am getting VERY conflicting information here from the vet, breeders ect on when to neuter.  I thought since they are a Suisse puppy that maybe I could get some advice here.  My vet is saying 6 months to a year, breeder says 1 year.  Alot I have read said 1.5 years if I want his head and chest to fill out but then alot also says when they are neutered young it will effect his growth plates and he will grow too tall which is very bad for his joints ect..


In all, cosmetically I am not so much concerned.  He is 19 kilos now at 4 months, I want whats best for his health



Just curious if anyone has advice, here they are not super common and I think some people give me 'general' big dog advice..


LexillentNov 19, 2012 @ 19:06
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Nov 19, 2012 @ 19:20

Cute puppy 

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Jean-Michel R, Nov 19, 2012 @ 19:20
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Nov 19, 2012 @ 19:43

18 months!

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18 months!


Mr_Shakers, Nov 19, 2012 @ 19:43
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Nov 20, 2012 @ 10:20

Why Neuter Frown


 


 



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Verbier, Nov 20, 2012 @ 10:20
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Nov 20, 2012 @ 12:25

Wonderful dog but you will be doing like 3-4 walks a day. very active dog.


Very friendly dog and good with people n Kids.


But make sure you train him / her right.

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Wonderful dog but you will be doing like 3-4 walks a day. very active dog.


Very friendly dog and good with people n Kids.


But make sure you train him / her right.


Dave G, Nov 20, 2012 @ 12:25
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Nov 20, 2012 @ 18:54

He started training classes at 8 weeks and hes doing wonderful.  Very gentle, and super shy.. prefers playing with TINY dogs than big ones.  He's attached to me like velcro.



That's a big beauty! He is smallest of his litter, but we are anticipating him being a big boy.  Both his parents are Suisse and 100 and 120 lbs each. 


Just want him to be able to grow the right size and yet still not have any long term health issues, they already have such a short life span as it is


 

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He started training classes at 8 weeks and hes doing wonderful.  Very gentle, and super shy.. prefers playing with TINY dogs than big ones.  He's attached to me like velcro.



That's a big beauty! He is smallest of his litter, but we are anticipating him being a big boy.  Both his parents are Suisse and 100 and 120 lbs each. 


Just want him to be able to grow the right size and yet still not have any long term health issues, they already have such a short life span as it is


 


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Nov 20, 2012 @ 19:02

Why Neuter Frown

 

 


Nov 20, 12 10:20

Neuterality... because he's Swiss... duh...

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Neuterality... because he's Swiss... duh...


Casuistik, Nov 20, 2012 @ 19:02
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Nov 20, 2012 @ 19:06

Yor dog is growing fine and will love running by your side. Did you know of course that the Bernese mountain dogs can suffer from hips dysplasia ? NOW is the time you go to your vet for tracking this particular illness in your 19 kilos puppy through X RAY examination before neutering act.


Do not wait as first signs come by that age. Should there be signs she will need to have symphiodesis surgery . Should there be no sign of , symptoms can still be detected up to 2 yrs of age. This is why many vets believe better not to wait too long for Neuter and  before 6 months of age. If your dog presents a "normal" puppy behavior all is well but if not the case she will suffer . When your male dog reaches maturity, you will still be the center of attraction to your dog, in good sense and also in bad sense so be prepared and get your pet run the XRay

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Yor dog is growing fine and will love running by your side. Did you know of course that the Bernese mountain dogs can suffer from hips dysplasia ? NOW is the time you go to your vet for tracking this particular illness in your 19 kilos puppy through X RAY examination before neutering act.


Do not wait as first signs come by that age. Should there be signs she will need to have symphiodesis surgery . Should there be no sign of , symptoms can still be detected up to 2 yrs of age. This is why many vets believe better not to wait too long for Neuter and  before 6 months of age. If your dog presents a "normal" puppy behavior all is well but if not the case she will suffer . When your male dog reaches maturity, you will still be the center of attraction to your dog, in good sense and also in bad sense so be prepared and get your pet run the XRay


Milord, Nov 20, 2012 @ 19:06
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