What is the right time to spay or neuter your dog?

There is no simple answer that can be applied to all dogs.

Statistically, desexed dogs live longer than intact dogs. Desexed dogs are also less likely to be relinquished or rehomed. Early desexing of shelter animals, prior to adoption, eliminates the risk of further unwanted puppies. So, you should spay or neuter your dog. But when? Click Here for info on the effects of spaying and neutering on orthopaedic disease, behaviour and general health, click Here for more info on how much exercise a young dog can do, understanding their growth, bones and effects of desexing on the growth plates and click Here for info on sterilisation rather than desexing and how to achieve longevity.