I am trying to plan the neuter in conjunction with Xrays for OFA (either prelims or final) while he is under anasthesia. I have an intact male shepherd who is an adult and so far they are getting along famously. But it did cross my mind that neutering the lab at 1 might be less risky than waiting until 2 to possibly avoid conflict between my boys.. Learn everything about neutering your male Labrador Retrievers or spaying females, from when to do it and the benefits of spaying or neutering dogs.
Think twice before you routinely neuter your lab. Reply. susan hackett says: March 29, 2019 at 8:32 pm. So pleased to hear You speak about your Labradour in that way. I have booked my One year old Lab 4 times to have him neutered and cancelled last minute( i think i am going to be banned from my vets soon). Labradors can be neutered as early as 6 to 9 months old, but for larger dogs, such as Labs, veterinarians generally recommend waiting until the dog is 2 years old or has reached full size. There are several benefits to getting your Lab neutered. For one, it can help prevent certain types of cancer.