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Neutering Spay ♀Castration ♂Small and medium dogs <20kg£265£195Large dog, e.g. Labrador Retriever (20 - 35kg)£315£230Extra-large dog, e.g. Rottweiler (35 - 45kg)£370£230Giant dog >45kg£420£2754 more rows

When should I neuter my male dog? Small dogs do not have as many orthopedic issues, therefore it is fine to neuter them on the younger side at 6-12 months of age. For large dogs that are very prone to orthopedic injury/diseases we now recommend waiting to neuter until 9-18 months of age.

Health benefits Spaying female dogs reduces the risk of them getting breast cancer (known as 'mammary cancer' in dogs) which can be fatal. There is also evidence to suggest that spaying before two and a half years may reduce the risk the most.

Check with your vet as the cost of castration or spaying can vary depending on the type of dog you have. As a rough guide spays cost from around £130 to £365 and castrations from around £110 to £300. Spaying usually costs more than dog castration because it involves surgery to internal organs.

Neutering Spay ♀Castration ♂Small and medium dogs <20kg£265£195Large dog, e.g. Labrador Retriever (20 - 35kg)£315£230Extra-large dog, e.g. Rottweiler (35 - 45kg)£370£230Giant dog >45kg£420£2754 more rows

An age of six to nine months of age may be appropriate for neutering or spaying a toy breed puppy or small breed puppy but a larger or giant breed may need to wait until they are near or over 12-18 months of age.

So, what is the difference between spay and neuter procedures? Spaying is the removal of the female pet's reproductive organs, while neutering refers to the procedure for male pets. When a female dog is spayed, the vet removes her ovaries and usually her uterus as well.

Female dog behavior after spaying rarely changes, though many will take on a lazier disposition. Activity levels may be reduced in both males and females after spaying and neutering, but this is by no means certain in all dogs.