Hi Jamie...you are not sounding stupid...I think that some vets believe that if the male dog has adult teeth, his testicles have dropped...so then they can neuter him.
I have all of my puppies spayed and neutered before they go to their new home...they have the surgery at 8 weeks of age. I think that it can be done as early as 7 weeks. Many people frown on this, and many swear by it. As with most dog issues, it is a matter of doing research and making a decision that you believe to be right, given everything that you know.
This is a good, brief overview: http: http://www.danesonline.com/earlyspayneuter.htm
I have all of my puppies spayed and neutered before they go to their new home...they have the surgery at 8 weeks of age. I think that it can be done as early as 7 weeks. Many people frown on this, and many swear by it. As with most dog issues, it is a matter of doing research and making a decision that you believe to be right, given everything that you know.
This is a good, brief overview: http: http://www.danesonline.com/earlyspayneuter.htm