Pros & Cons Of Neutering A Male Boston Terrier - And Much More!

Are you thinking about neutering your Boston Terrier but want to know the pros and the cons?

In this video, I talk with Dr. Addie Reinhard about the pros and cons of neutering a male Boston Terrier. As well as a number of other aspects related to neutering a Boston like what does the procedure process look like, how long is recovery, what is the typical cost, and much more.

If you are someone thinking about getting their male Boston Terrier neutered this video is for you.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Should you neuter your Boston Terrier?
1:09 What are the pros and cons of neutering a male Boston Terrier?
2:03 What is the best age to neuter a male Boston Terrier?
2:21 Is it ever too late to neuter a Boston Terrier?
2:44 What does the procedure look like from the pet parent’s perspective?
3:36 What does the recovery of my Boston Terrier being neutered look like?
5:00 Will neutering my Boston Terrier calm them down?
5:40 Will neutering my dog change its personality or behavior?
6:43 What is the average cost of neutering a Boston Terrier?
7:18 What should someone do if they want to have there Boston neutered?
8:01 More Boston Terrier health-related topics

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[designedbyjeni]

Thank you 🙏 very helpful! I am currently in the decision phase and I’m trying to gather as much information as possible. I really want the marking behavior to end.

[amangill]

Thanks, for providing this information for the mass pulbic. After 6 years of BT ownership I am ready to get him neutered just to prevent some of the issues that old male dogs develop. Still on the fence about, because behavior change is major concern. However my Boston is very playful and not aggressive. The personality change is what has stopped me for over 6 years.

[Dariel]

I'm considering getting my 2 year old Boston neutered solely because of the aggression he encounters at the dog parks from all the neutered dogs. It's gotten to the point where I just don't bring him around any other dogs for fear of him getting mauled... I absolutely wouldn't do it him otherwise. He's perfect in every way. I love my little guy.

[psychmr]

I talked to my boston terrier but he wasn’t too keen on the idea. He mumbled something about me getting one first and then he’d give it some thought.

[ilovedogsdog]

Your videos are so helpful!! I have had Boston Terriers all my life! Bella is so well behaved.

[bcfriardoyle]

We have our Boston! He’s a 1 1/2 year old rescue! We’re so excited. He is learning the the rules of our house. He has been here less than a week. Our foster family was so good to us us. Yay!, 🥳🥳

[sally-annesmit]

I had my boy Buddy fixed late last year as an 18 month pup. He had started marking the furniture and whilst I’m told it’s 50/50 as to whether it will help, we were one of the lucky ones and I can happily say he hasn’t marked a thing since then!👍🏻
The one problem we did have was he reacted badly to anesthesia... they struggled to get him properly awake!
He should go for his soft palette operation next week but this time a specialist is doing the operation so fingers crossed he recovers better this time!
Overall... imo, if ur not a registered breeder - fix ur baby!

[yolandamarshall]

Thanks so much for this video. I have been contemplating neutering my Taz. This answered my questions.

[snoopylover]

I got my Boston neutered at 6 years old, only because my mom begged and the vet told her it would stop his excessive peeing. Which it did. The only thing that changed in him was his weight. He was incredibly fit to the point I Thought he wasn’t eating enough but the vet told me that’s just his body’s type and because how active he is. Now he’s more filled up.

[janetjohnson]

All of my males that were neutered in the past were young adults not puppies though . They were all 2+ years old and had been studs . Never saw behavior changes . Fast forward to now. I neutered my 6 year old male who also had been a stud with great house manners . Since neutering however he mounts other males so in retrospect I regret having neutered him as this is an annoying behavior I’ve not experienced.

[shawn]

You missed a couple key questions. #1, If you take away the dogs testosterone will it affect the ability to gain muscle? #2 Will the dog gain weight from being neutered? #3 Will estrogen increase and does the dog need to take Hormone Replacement Therapy for the rest of his life? #4, Is there a different procedure that can be performed like a vasectomy?

[cbungaro]

Our 16 month old Boston is the very best and most well-behaved of the three dogs we have had in the past almost 40 years! All males. The first two were neutered. I’m somewhat disinclined to have it done with our Boston. The main reason is that his wonderful breeder, who is also a relatively new vet, has suggested that neutering is really up to the owner and depends on individual circumstances. And while she clearly does not discourage it, she points out that among other reasons it may not be necessary is that the breed is not generally inclined to roaming and that the odds of certain potential medical problems later on in life are extremely low—not to mention that neutering can lead to other potential problems. My biggest concern would have been the chance of our dog being responsible for helping to create unwanted puppies. But he is in such a securely fenced-in area that it’s pretty much impossible for him to roam, even if he was inclined to do so. Even at his young age, he’s pretty much a homebody who has plenty of space in our backyard to run and play. Anyway, I’m still not completely sure whether we’ll have it done. Why is it that in Europe, for example, dogs are not neutered nearly as much as in the U.S.? Love your videos!

[SandieMarquis-tkrw]

Hi, We have a 21 week old male boston who was the runt of the litter. I rescued him at 10 weeks old as he was apparently surrendered because he had aggressive at 21 weeks, he's still a bit small, weighing about 9.5 lbs but is not aggressive at all...he does get grumpy when he's very tired...like all toddlers. My question is: being that small, is 6 1/2 months too young to have him neutered?

[Blanco_SubieForester]

I have a three month old Boston Boy, I’m debating to neuter him at 9 months. He’s not gonna be a round other dogs except two other older male dogs, Ive had other dogs in the pass and never got them neutered so my question is if he’s not gonna be around other dogs that much is it worth neutering? Ive heard of pros and cons but I’m not convinced with any, the testicular cancer is more likely on older dogs, so im stuck

[rosesandbees.]

My Boston Terrier is 10 months old and is two weeks out from neutering. He’s been acting crazy especially in the evenings. He’s wild and almost like a child meaning he will not settle down or relax. Should I be concerned?

[sabrinahammond]

One thing that was not mentioned in this video is that this is a surgery and there are always risks. Just over a week ago I had my male neutered and we chose to do this because he was marking objects in our new house. Everyone told me this is routine and it will be fine but my Boston ended up with a scrotum hematoma. This is pooling of blood in the scrotum and his was probably the size of an orange. That is big for a Boston. He is doing much better now but I wish I would’ve never put him through this process. I would just caution that there are still risks because this is a surgery.

[tom-ssmn]

Great video as always. I think spaying and neuturing is a good idea if the dog will not be used for breeding. No need to have unwanted litters. Ive found that it makes males less aggressive to each other. It does irritate me tho when vets say its a way to avoid testicular cancer. You can say that about any body part. If you take out your brain youll never get brain cancer. Lol well of course thats true but not a reason to start pulling body parts.

[StaceyGlover]

My first Boston was neutered at 7 1/2 months, my second was done at 9 1/2 months old.

[christinak]

Are Boston ‘a still as hyper after neuter? I know doctor said they don’t change but some places are saying it will! Debating if I should actually neuter him or not

[tracys]

Very informative video, but my lord that price range she gave 200-400 might be true in some parts of this country, but in/around nyc you can triple that.