[rottcrazed]

At 11 weeks, you have NO IDEA what he is going to turn out like on the outside OR the inside (ie ... hip/elbow/eye/heart clearances), so to suggest you keep him intact to possibly breed him down the road is kind of silly.

Show potential is something a reputable breeder assesses early, and usually keeps. My first litter was 10 puppies, none of which have any disqualifying faults, yet 4 of them were shown, 2 finished, the other 2 didn't enjoy it and were speutered (one of which was my pick who I kept until 16 months old). I can honestly say that they were NOT all show prospects for one reason or another .... so just because they have no disqualifying faults does not make them a good 'show prospect' IF you are talking to an honest person about it.

Just neuter him after 18 months for health reasons and buy another puppy down the road should you decide you want another .... leave the breeding to people who prove their dogs are conformationally/health and work-wise a good representation of the breed standard.

Kristi