Originally posted by pitc9

Hey... I'm not all THAT far away, and Sierra would LOVE to have a new "boy toy" to play with while your gone!!
LOL, think Buddy would like that!!

Ashley I'd give you double that!!!!

Well I talked to our wonderful vet this evening...she is wonderful, she was busy with some sick doggies and was just getting to leave (at around 10pm) and called me.
She did say that if he was neutered before he had done most of his growing that he wouldn't be as big (wide). He would look more like a female (with a smaller frame & head). But as far as medical problems, she said she hadn't seen or heard of any before.
The only setback she mentioned is that his testicles would be fully developed and recovery would be a little longer than if he was a pup.
As long as he isn't going around the house marking or trying to rip our arm off trying to get at another dog she doesn't see why we can't wait. So it's really all up to us.

So I guess we've decided we will wait, and try to find another place (or person) who is willing to petsit for us.
I soooo wish one of you lived closer to me. You could house sit and petsit

Thanks everyone for all the info given!