When to spayed a female boxer?

[awoww]

Hi there, i was wondering at what age is a good time to spayed your puppy/dog??

and does spaying them effect their temperament and calm them down afterwards?

 

[ELubas]

Under the health forum there is a similiar post that I think will answer your question

 

[hurleygirl]

I had one dog done at 4 months and the other at 7 months and didn't notice any difference, just the vets recommendation. The vet that did it at 4 months was a young doc with more modern views, but both dogs did the same. He said actually they can have it done from the get go with no problems. Obviously you don't have to wait until the first heat.

 

[gmacleod]

Most vets recommend spaying by about 6 months of age - which (in most cases) will mean that the bitch never has a heat cycle. Since the risk of malignant mammary cancer is increased with every heat cycle, having the spay done prior to a cycle is a good idea. If you don't beat the first heat though, then I'd say any time before about a year old is fine (in time to beat her second heat). One thing not to do though, is spay a bitch that is already in heat - if she comes in before the spay, then you need to wait until its finished.