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I agree with Cliffdog, I've found that study before, but lost the link, there is another good one out there too, linking hip dysplasia to spay/neutering, and not necessarily genetics. Honestly, it is worth it to do a lot of research, and as long as the OP is a responsible dog owner that can properly contain their dog, I see no reason for neutering unless they really want to. In all honestly, my male dogs will not be neutered, unless a health condition does pup up that requires it. My females, however, will be spayed if I have no reason to keep them intact, as, IMO, the risk for Pyometria is much too high.