Janis,   
      
   JK>Oh yeah, been there with cats that needed spaying :) Hope you enjoy your new   
   JK>kitty :)   
      
     I know this is a cats echo, but I want to make a point. :)   
      
     My late wife, Janice, loved dachshunds, and got me partial to them.   
   But she got the males, because even though they pee all over everything   
   to mark their territory, it is CHEAPER to neuter a male, than to spay a   
   female. I know that's the case with dogs, but would think it's the same   
   with cats.   
      
     Anyway, the dachshund Janice and I got 3 months after our first one   
   had to be put down, was taken to this grooming and boarding facility, as   
   Janice and I were going out of town for the weekend. He was black and   
   tan with silver dapple (which is rare, only 1 out of 100   
   whelpings)...and the vet tech fell in love with him.   
      
     She exclaimed "Oh!! He's adorable!!". Then, (to the dog), she asks   
   "Are we neutered??".   
      
     Without missing a beat, Janice popped off with "No, but my husband   
   is!!"...and the vet tech grinned, saying "Yeah, mine is, too".   
      
     I was so red!! :P   
      
     I think they have to be at least 8 weeks old before they can be spayed   
   or neutered.   
      
   Daryl   
      
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