Dutton Dog Co.

10/23/2026

two freshly groomed goldies 🧼🫧 Russell (left) and Bunny (right) Russell will be two in July and Bunny is three!

10/17/2026

I took seven of the pups to the park last week to get some training and exposure in! Trying to stay busy while my husband is deployed. ❤️

10/15/2026

We may or may not have done a breeding today with this pretty girl! Black and chocolate puppies would be due around December 14th, we will be confirming pregnancy around November 15th!

10/15/2026

I am posting the link to the study in the comments!

✂️🥜🐶 WHAT IF WHEN YOU SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG MATTERS JUST AS MUCH AS WHETHER YOU DO IT?

Preventing unwanted litters matters. But is it time to rethink HOW we sterilize dogs? Hormone-sparing procedures, including hysterectomy and vasectomy, can prevent reproduction while preserving natural s*x hormones.

🔬 NEW 2026 PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH

Over 10 years, researchers reviewed records from 56,254 veterinary patients, including 313 dogs with mast cell tumors and 638 tumor-free comparison dogs. The study was accepted for publication in The Veterinary Journal.

🤯 1. TIMING MATTERS!

Dogs spayed or neutered before age 2 had 343% higher odds of a mast cell tumor diagnosis compared with intact dogs. Dogs sterilized after age 2 showed no statistically significant increase.

🐕 2. SIZE MATTERS!

Compared with small dogs, medium dogs had 2.6 times the odds and large dogs 5.2 times the odds.

⚖️ 3. WEIGHT MATTERS!

Overweight dogs had 80% higher odds than dogs at an ideal weight.

🧬 4. BREED MATTERS!

Compared with mixed-breed dogs, American Pit Bull Terriers had 7.5 times the odds and Boxers 3.9 times. Some breed groups were small.

❤️ 5. WHAT ABOUT SURVIVAL?

Neutering status wasn’t significantly associated with survival after surgery. Tumor grade and size were more important predictors.

🔬 WHY MIGHT HORMONES MATTER?

S*x hormones influence immune function and development. Researchers propose that early hormone removal and changes in luteinizing hormone (LH) may play a role, but this remains unproven.

🐾 THE BIG TAKEAWAY

Preventing unwanted litters doesn’t always mean removing hormone-producing organs. It’s time for individualized conversations with veterinarians about WHEN and HOW we sterilize dogs.

📄 Download the FREE PDF with the latest research surrounding Spay & Neuter Syndrome. Link in comments!

10/01/2026

Three weeks old today and when I weighed them, they’re all about 4 pounds each. That is very large! 🤯🥰

09/30/2026

Barbie and Brick’s four puppies. And yes, I am technically keeping half the litter.. 🥴🫣

09/26/2026

eating is definitely my hobby. dogs, on the other hand, are a way of life.

09/26/2026

puppy dreamzzzz…. 😴