If you’re wondering whether or not you should have your Boston Terrier spayed, here are the pros and cons of the procedure:
The “Pros” Of Spaying Your Boston Terrier
No Pregnancy Scares!
Boston terriers often have a hard time giving birth naturally. You are putting their health in jeopardy, whenever they are bred. Breeding Boston terriers should be left to the pros.
Enjoy A Calmer and Cleaner Dog
The perks: your dog won’t attract male dogs anymore, you won’t have to deal with bloody discharge, and you will most like have a better relationship with your pup – since dogs that have been spayed are generally gentler and more affectionate.
Have a Healthier Boston Terrier
When your dog is spayed, her ovaries and uterus are removed which means you don’t have to worry about ovarian cysts, uterine infections, and cancer of the reproductive tract. Studies show that dogs that are spayed before puberty have a lower chance of developing breast cancer than unspayed dogs.
The “Cons” Of Spaying Your Boston Terrier
Sterilization
Your dog will no longer have the ability to become pregnant. If you wish to breed your dog, spaying should not be done.
May Cause Weight Gain
Unspayed dogs expend a lot of energy in search of a mate and reproducing. If this energy burden is taken away, your dog may eat the same amount but not burn off as many calories.
May Make Your Dog Less Active
Spayed dogs tend to be less active. If you don’t think you will do well with a sedentary dog, spaying may not be the best option.
Have you had your Boston terrier spayed? If you’ve experienced any of this first-hand, please leave a comment below — or head over to forum and start a discussion.
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Thank you for your objectivity, but in my opinion there is no contest. The main concern with not spaying and neutering dogs is the problem of pet overpopulation. Ask yourself, did you get a dog or did you sign up to nurture 4-6 puppies? Also ask whether you want to contribute to dogs living in shelters and being euthanized. Yes, it even happens with purebred dogs. I work with Boston Terrier Rescue and we’re pulling Bostons out of shelters all the time. Just last week three Boston siblings were dumped in the night drop box at the Denver Dumb Friends league because someone didn’t spay their dog. Please , don’t contribute to this problem and spay/neuter your dogs! There are plenty of Bostons to go around, and the procedure does not cause them to be lethargic or fat, at least not if the 17 foster dogs I’ve had are any example.
I’m usually a pretty objective person but I can’t justify the”cons” in this case. If you love dogs, please spay/neuter them, and please consider adoption for your next pup!
Agreed Kyla! Thanks for your comment! I was lucky enough to find my Boston terrier at the humane society in fort lauderdale! I can’t understand why anyone would ever give her up. But I would always recommend rescuing over buying from a pet store or breeder
People are always going on about spaying and neutering your dog….Well, when you wanted to purchase a boston terrier, didnt you look for a breeder? So, If everyone spayed their dog, there would be no more dogs. They would eventually be extinct. I don’t think people ever think of that.
To Colleen –
You got lucky to find a pure breed boston at a rescue shelter. Most dogs in rescue center’s are mixed. A lot of people have a certain breed they want, therefore they have to go to a breeder.
I have a question? What happens if a boston water has broke and 2 days later she hasn’t delivered? And it costs $800 to get a c-section and the vet will not take payments? Will she die? I love her so much I can’t stand to loose her.