Should i castrate my boxer

So, if you want to prevent these embarrassments, get your Boxer neutered early on! You could save the lives of countless Boxer puppies no, really! Millions of animals are euthanised every year because there are simply not enough willing owners to cater for endless litters of puppies.

Having this done will prevent unwanted litters and ultimately save the lives of millions of baby Boxer that would end up in shelters. See also Is Your Boxer Bored? Learn more about my Dog Breed Consulting Service. Ah, let the debate begin! Honestly, male Boxers have pros and cons, and female Boxers have pros and cons. Visit Male Dogs versus Female Dogs.

If I just want a dog for a pet, not for showing or breeding, does it matter whether he has AKC registration papers? First you need to know what registration papers really mean — and don't mean. There's an adorable Boxer puppy at the pet shop. The store manager assures me they only buy from responsible breeders. Could this be true? There are no responsible Boxer breeders who would ever place one of their Boxer puppies in a pet shop for resale.

It's hard! However, a look at the data shows that females do not have an increased risk after desexing, and that males desexed at months share the same risk as intact males. This allows for the general trend of later times with higher body weights. It is later with females as they will come into season at months, and we want this to settle down completely before surgery.

The decision may also be based on other factors such as:. In the original paper, the authors appear to make some recommendations based on very limited evidence.

I have published the original study data so you can see the actual numbers involved and decide for yourself. The authors also do not mention the well-known increase in lifespan associated with desexing male and female dogs, which tends to counteract most concerns about specific cancers. The following comment in the paper is a clue that it might also have been true for this population:. Your boxer will be raring to go two days after the surgery, but it is wise to prevent him from being very active for at least 10 days; keep an eye out for redness, swelling and pain.

Dog Health. By Lee Parker. Importance of Neutering. Neutering Myths.