SPAY NEUTER AND JOINT DISEASE

Spaying/Neutering your puppy too early DOES indeed negatively affect the dog physically & mentally... (you're literally stopping hormone production that is responsible for brain development, bone/ligament/muscle development, etc.) 

I don't care what your local shelter/ rescue or even your veterinarian has told you... 

((this has been scientifically proven--- do your own research! -- especially before you bring home that 8-12 week old puppy from the shelter/rescue//etc))

it is NOT safe( or smart) to pediatric spay/neuter and absolutely alters your dogs growth BOTH physically & mentally ....

Remember this before you want to remove crucial hormones that the animals require to grow properly...

It is highly recommended to wait until TWO years of age to spay/neuter (unless it's considered medically necessary -to be  life saving only- ie: pyometria, prolapse, etc. ))