Can a Breeder spay/neuter before selling you the puppy?

• Can a Breeder spay/neuter before selling you the puppy? Baf66 Posted : 4/24/2015 5:58:42 PM I was curious, shelters spay and neuter puppies as young as 8 weeks before they're adopted out, but veterinarians advise against it due to health risks. My question is, if shelters do it could a breeder also sell you an 8 week old puppy that has already been altered upon your agreement to but the puppy as a "pet"? Wouldn't this enable the breeders to ensure their puppies don't end up in a puppy mill or a back yard breeder? As far as contracts go know they are legally binding and it is a big deal if that contract is broken, but how do breeders keep track of if you've broken your contract? I am just curious.  LIKE 2 REPLIES 5691 VIEWS LAST POST BAF66 Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• glenmar Posted : 4/25/2015 7:15:25 PM Especially in larger breeds, it is not advisable to alter a dog that young.  What many breeders will do is to collect a refundable spay/neuter deposit at the time of placement.  They then either send that directly to the vet preforming the surgery or back to the new owners after proof of surgery is provided.  Unfortunately, violating the contract is really not a big deal, and almost impossible for a breeder to enforce. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Baf66 Posted : 4/27/2015 1:07:40 PM Thank you, that cleared things up. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login