Benefits Of Spaying or Neutering A Rottweiler Puppy

A USA Today (May 7, 2013) article cites that pets who live in the states with the highest rates of spaying/neutering also live the longest. According to the report, neutered male dogs live 18% longer than un-neutered male dogs and spayed female dogs live 23% longer than unspayed female dogs. The report goes on to add that in Mississippi, the lowest-ranking state for pet longevity, 44% of the dogs are not neutered or spayed

For neutering a male Rottweiler the benefits include:

1. Studies show that a dog can live 1 to 3 years longer if they have been fixed
2. Its a well know fact that the male is much less likely to “mark” his territory. This is especially beneficial to pet owners who prefer to have their dogs inside. It is also useful if your Rottie is outside, because he may urinate on your tires or kids toys.
3. The male is far less likely to wonder off and get lost or even worse wonder off and get hit by a car, in search of a mate. This alone could be a great reason to have your dog neutered. A quick search on Google tells me that 1,200,000 dogs get killed by vehicles each year. Not to mention the countless others that are seriously injured or not reported. In  Having your pet come when you call not only makes things run more smoothly but it also can save our Rotties life if you see him walking to close to a street while a car is coming. You can easily teach your pet to come when you call check out MS Rottweilers page on training

1. Vets all agree that neutering your Rottie eliminates the risk of testicular caner where 27% of male dogs get testicular cancer according to vmbrace pet insurance. Com
2. It decreases the risk of prostate disease. By five years of age, 50 percent of intact dogs exhibit histologic evidence of BPH. PetMd
3. It’s widely believed that neutered pets are calmer and more affectionate, companions and less likely to bite.
4. It may reduce the amount of barking, mounting because your dog should be less aggressive. 

Female spayed benefits

1. Studies show that a dog can live 1 to 3 years longer if they have been fixed

1. It may reduce the amount of barking
2. Eliminates the heat cycle. A heat cycle can last for 3 weeks and can come around two times a year. During this time the female will leave drops of blood as she walks around your house. During times of heat the female rottie may have mood swings and become more aggressive. She may also be less tolerant of other pets that you may have. It’s not uncommon for a female in heat to fight other females or injure other mammals. Spaying a inside female is highly recommended for sanitary reason but also if you have other pets. 
3. It’s widely believed that neutered pets are calmer and more affectionate, companions and less likely to bite.
4. Spaying your pet before their first heat, according to my Google research, indicates that they will live longer healthier life’s less likely to develop certain types of caner and uterine infections. 

Spaying or Neutering a Rottweiler can be done early rather than later? 

According to a 2001 paper on the subject “early-age neutering does not stunt growth in dogs ( a once-held belief)..

Lots of people think that its best to wait until the females first heat cycle or wait until the dogs are full grown but contrary to popular belief my research suggest it perfectly normal, safe and better to have your pet  before 6 months old. Many vets now sterilize dogs as young as eight weeks of age. 

Of course with any surgery there are risk, both pros and cons, and possible side effects. Our recommendation is to check with your vet.

If you are interested in get your pet fixed you can first check with SPCA