Cracker has never lifted his leg, he's 3-1/2. Waiting to neuter until they lift their leg has nothing to do with maturity or age or suitability to neuter. Not sure where you heard that but it's false. If I had waited to neuter Cracker until he lifted his leg he'd still have a pair. Many male dogs learn to lift by seeing other dogs and there are some male dogs who NEVER lift their legs to pee.