When to neuter your dog

I was reading online and found this article which was an interesting read...
http://www.doglistener.co.uk/medical/neuter.shtml

and he went on to say that Sweden where 95% of their dogs were not neutered do not have an overpopulation problem!

WILL NEUTERING STOP OVER POPULATION AND ANIMALS IN RESCUE?
Sweden does not have a dog roaming problem, nor does it have dog overpopulation or lots of rescue animals in kennels.  Yet we are constantly told by the neuter everything crowd, that it is the un-neutered dogs that are causing the problem. over 95% of all domestic dogs in Sweden are not neutered.

Sweden has VERY strict animal laws, and therefore they have minimal problems with pet overpopulation. In my opinion the top two contributors to the problem (besides lack of education ) is:

1. Pet Stores

2. Backstreet Breeders.

In Sweden those two problems have been resolved by:

1. You are not (nor have ever been) allowed to sell cats or dogs in pet stores. That is left to certified breeders ONLY. That way the spur-of-the-moment purchases of dogs and cats are eliminated. It also means that the buyer is scrutinized before being allowed to buy any pet.

2. Only CERTIFIED breeders are allowed to breed. There are extremely strict laws with hefty fines if not followed, regarding dog breeding.

The breeder is financially responsible for the health of the pup for it's first 3 years. That completely eliminates backyard breeders and puppy-farms that breed for profit, not health. Under these circumstances It would no longer be financially viable or feasible to breed.

I believe that places like the UK and America, should take note. Instead of mutilating tiny puppies, and affecting the behaviour and health of their immature pets, they should demand stronger breeding laws.
- See more at: http://www.doglistener.co.uk/neutering_definitive#sthash.FS3TmHpq.dpuf

well said you  

Shame the same laws can't be enforced over here!