[papa bear's mom]

Six months I believe is the average as well. That's what my vets suggest. However, I know there is new research out there about spaying and neutering at three to four months of age. I have a dog that we bought from a breeder (lab) and we got her spayed at 6 mos. However I have another rescue who I adopted at four months and the rescue had already had her spayed. It is definite for a female to be spayed before her first heat cycle. As for males, I don't believe that is the case, but I figure three months is fine, as my rescue had no problems. And I volunteer with that rescue now and I know many other organizations that spay early b/c of the significant overpopulation problem of dogs in this country. But going with six months should be fine. Thank you for neutering your dog!!!! :D