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Originally Posted by gemy  [/B]
I would agree that de-sexing at the right time for the breed of dog you have is likely overall okay for most females of "most" breeds, according to the research I have read. But not for all female breeds.
I would agree that for ease of ownership issues, for most males, de-sexing at the optimal time is and can be done for ease of ownership. I do not think there is again according to the research I have read, an obvious health advantage and for many breeds there are some very concerning health dis-advantages particularly by breed type. |
Well yes, definitely at the right time for the breed of dog in question. The reason I added the caveat about conscientious owners is that even for breeds where spaying is a health concern, if the owner is not responsible and keeping their female dogs in heat on lockdown, it would still be better to spay than have an unplanned pregnancy (in my opinion).