Neutering is a topic that always comes up among new Frenchie parents sooner or later. If you’re one of them, you have probably been doing some research and been reading some conflicting opinions regarding the best age to have the surgery done and whether it is recommended at all. In this article, we address these important questions as well as share some information and advice about the surgery and recovery period. We also bust some common myths that are often associated with dog neutering.
Why neutering your Frenchie is recommended?
If you’re not planning on breeding your Frenchie, we highly recommend that you consider neutering them. In our experience, it has a number of benefits that will improve your puppy’s life as well as yours.
Here’s a list of the main advantages:
In male Frenchie puppies, castrating is the only solution to stopping the yellow discharge constantly dripping from their genitals. No more stains on your furniture!
Neutering can significantly reduce problematic behaviors in Frenchie boys like humping and marking their territories.
In female Frenchies, it will put an end to heat cycles which occur two times a year and come with a bloody discharge lasting for about 2-3 weeks.
You won’t have to worry about your Frenchie girl getting pregnant unexpectedly.
As their bodies stop producing sex hormones after neutering, they will be less driven by their instincts, making them more manageable and obedient (it won’t solve all behavioral issues though, for that you need to become your Frenchie’s pack leader).
They tend to become friendlier and less aggressive with other dogs.
Your puppy will be less prone to infections, inflammations, tumors, and even cancer, so their life expectancy will be largely enhanced.
Your Frenchie will be less in danger of getting stolen by thieves, who would be using them for breeding purposes.
Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions which can help you prepare for some issues that you might encounter with your puppy. In the end, you should always listen to your instincts to make a decision that you think will work best for you and your baby. Our Frenchie parents have also shared their views about the topic, if you’re curious about them, you can read them here.
When is the best age to neuter your Frenchie?
Once you have made up your mind about having the procedure done, this is usually the next question that comes up. Most Frenchie parents have a really hard time deciding when they should do it, simply because there are so many different views and opinions out there.
The majority of vets usually recommend neutering when your Frenchie is 8-10 months old. By that age, they reach their sexual maturity and go through the major hormonal changes affecting their growth. Doing the surgery a bit earlier may be justified if your puppy is showing problematic sexual behaviors. If you decide to wait for longer, that’s completely fine as well, it’s never too late to have the procedure done.
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