{"id":10052,"date":"2022-04-23T06:26:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=10052"},"modified":"2023-03-14T17:23:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T17:23:07","slug":"spay-french-bulldog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/spay-french-bulldog\/","title":{"rendered":"At What Age Should You Spay a French Bulldog? Plus Pros &#038; Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Age-Should-You-Spay-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image.jpg\" alt=\"French Bulldog sitting on the grass and looking\" class=\"wp-image-10064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Age-Should-You-Spay-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Age-Should-You-Spay-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Age-Should-You-Spay-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Age-Should-You-Spay-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"post_title_h1 wp-block-heading\" id=\"sc-post-title\">At What Age Should You Spay a French Bulldog? Plus Pros &#038; Cons<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on March 14, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5589\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got yourself that beautiful French Bulldog puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You consider yourself lucky to have that playful furball grow up in your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as your Frenchie grows up, you begin to ask: what age should you spay a French Bulldog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spaying a French Bulldog should be done between 6 or 12 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It could be done slightly earlier or later based on the veterinarian\u2019s instructions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spaying offers many health benefits, making it a very common procedure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want in-depth details on spaying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like what is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When to do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to expect after it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then stay with us.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#what-is-spaying-a-french-bulldog\">What is Spaying a French Bulldog?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-age-should-you-spay-a-french-bulldog\">What Age Should You Spay a French Bulldog?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-are-the-benefits-of-spaying-french-bulldogs\">What Are the Benefits of Spaying French Bulldogs?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-are-the-side-effects-of-spaying-french-bulldogs\">What Are the Side Effects of Spaying French Bulldogs?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#should-you-spay-your-french-bulldog\">Should You Spay Your French Bulldog?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#thats-it\">That\u2019s It!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-spaying-a-french-bulldog\">What is Spaying a French Bulldog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-looking-and-tilting-his-head.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog looking and tilting his head\" class=\"wp-image-10067\" title=\"French bulldog looking and tilting his head\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-looking-and-tilting-his-head.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-looking-and-tilting-his-head-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-looking-and-tilting-his-head-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-looking-and-tilting-his-head-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying, also known as sterilization or neutering, is a surgical procedure that prevents the dog from being able to reproduce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s considered a major operation. That\u2019s why it\u2019s done under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/anesthesia\/about\/pac-20384568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5590\">general anesthesia<\/a>&nbsp;since it needs the dog to be completely still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The veterinarian would safely remove the reproductive organs in your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"5591\">French Bulldog<\/a>&nbsp;whether it\u2019s a male or a female.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In male Frenchies, the vet removes the testicles and their related structures. In females, however, the procedure is a bit more involving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Female Frenchies get their ovaries and the uterus removed completely in what\u2019s known as an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercypethospital.com\/pet-health-library\/canine-ovariohysterectomy-or-spay-surgery.php#:~:text=An%20ovariohysterectomy%20(spay)%20is%20the,the%20body%20of%20the%20uterus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5592\">ovariohysterectomy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This surgery causes minor discomfort to your Frenchies. However, all the symptoms will gradually go away within one week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During that week, the Frenchie will have a big urge to lick the surgery site. This might cause infections and inflammations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/elizabethan-collars-in-dogs#:~:text=An%20Elizabethan%20collar%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5593\">Elizabethan collars<\/a>&nbsp;or (E-collars) are plastic or fiber hoods that your vet will prescribe for your Frenchie. This collar will prevent your Frenchie from reaching down to the surgery site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-age-should-you-spay-a-french-bulldog\">What Age Should You Spay a French Bulldog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-side-by-side-looking.jpg\" alt=\"Two French bulldogs side by side looking\" class=\"wp-image-10022\" title=\"Two French bulldogs side by side looking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-side-by-side-looking.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-side-by-side-looking-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-side-by-side-looking-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-side-by-side-looking-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal age is often determined by a few factors. Some of these factors include the dog\u2019s health, weight, behavior, and environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, the usual age for spaying Frenchies&nbsp;<strong>ranges between 6 to 12 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying could be done before 6 months, but that increases the risk of having&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acvs.org\/small-animal\/canine-hip-dysplasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5594\">hip dysplasia<\/a>; a condition where the hips aren\u2019t formed properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In female Frenchies, the vets aim to spay the female right before her first heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That increases her chances of getting all the benefits of spaying (which we\u2019re about to discuss.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While staying in the recommended spaying range is preferred; spaying could still be done on older dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might have a few more side effects, but it\u2019s still better than no spaying at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-spaying-french-bulldogs\">What Are the Benefits of Spaying French Bulldogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-sitting-with-a-girl-on-the-grass.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog sitting with a girl on the grass\" class=\"wp-image-10059\" title=\"French bulldog sitting with a girl on the grass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-sitting-with-a-girl-on-the-grass.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-sitting-with-a-girl-on-the-grass-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-sitting-with-a-girl-on-the-grass-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-sitting-with-a-girl-on-the-grass-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying your Frenchie will lead to some&nbsp;<strong>health benefits&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>behavioral benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it won\u2019t affect their personality, playfulness, loyalty, or affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Female Frenchies who are spayed will get a healthier life overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the uterus gets removed, you can forget about uterine infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the risk of breast tumors is reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially helpful in French Bulldogs because their breed is notorious for having quite the list of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/uk\/wildlife\/dog-breeds\/a38535158\/french-bulldogs-health-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5595\">health issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for male Frenchies; they get a reduced risk of prostate-related problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the testicular cancer problem is entirely prevented.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf01ede9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8deeea5f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9845efa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9845efa\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5596\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/what-happens-if-dog-licks-spay-incision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5597\">How To Keep A Dog From Licking A Spay Incision?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f0d868\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f0d868\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/what-happens-if-dog-licks-spay-incision\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5598\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behavioral Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most annoying thing Frenchies do when they want to mate is urinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During breeding seasons, female Frenchies go to heat for a few days every three weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that time, they will try to attract male Frenchies by yowling most of the time and urinating all over the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying eliminates this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for male Frenchies; the urge to find a mate could cause even more issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides urinating everywhere, males would go to extreme measures to find a mate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest concern is trying to leave the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That could cause traffic injuries, fights with other males, and aggressively attacking smaller animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your male Frenchie fails to leave the house, he could release his frustration on you by aggressive playing, barking, and biting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spayed male Frenchie could still try to get out of the house if he\u2019s bored, but he won\u2019t be so eager to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you could say bye-bye to marking territories by peeing and aggressive behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-spaying-french-bulldogs\">What Are the Side Effects of Spaying French Bulldogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/overweight-French-bulldog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10061\" title=\"overweight-French-bulldog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/overweight-French-bulldog.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/overweight-French-bulldog-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/overweight-French-bulldog-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/overweight-French-bulldog-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, no good comes without bad. Spaying may offer a lot of benefits, but there are a few disadvantages to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knee Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying large dogs before their bone formation completes can lead to knee issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing the reproductive organs reduces the amount of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/growth-hormone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5599\">growth hormone<\/a>&nbsp;in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hormone is the main reason why our muscles, bones, and tendons grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When that is disrupted, extra pressure is applied to the joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The knees are the main affected joints because they carry the whole body of your Frenchie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced Metabolism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without going too much into science;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/metabolism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5600\">metabolism<\/a>&nbsp;is how fast bodies consume food to produce energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual with a slow metabolism tends to be overweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean that spaying causes obesity in Frenchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when your pups are spayed, you should keep an eye on their food intake and their exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If their bodies burn slower now, you have to compensate with healthier food and more workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urinary Incontinence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your Frenchie loses control over their bladder, they\u2019re labeled as having&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/urinary-incontinence-dogs#:~:text=Urinary%20incontinence%20is%20when%20your,from%20behavior%2Drelated%20urination%20problems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5601\">urinary incontinence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It means that your Frenchie may accidentally empty some or all of their urine at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying French Bulldogs in middle or old ages could lead to urinary incompetence. Luckily, it\u2019s not very common.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9284798\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-637efdc8\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-31ed7c35\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-31ed7c35\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5602\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/this-is-how-long-your-dog-should-fast-before-getting-spayed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5603\">This Is How Long Your Dog Should Fast Before Getting Spayed<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0e88e823\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e88e823\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/this-is-how-long-your-dog-should-fast-before-getting-spayed\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5604\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-you-spay-your-french-bulldog\">Should You Spay Your French Bulldog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-being-hold-by-a-vet.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog being hold by a vet\" class=\"wp-image-10066\" title=\"French bulldog being hold by a vet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-being-hold-by-a-vet.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-being-hold-by-a-vet-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-being-hold-by-a-vet-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-being-hold-by-a-vet-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to breed your Frenchies, then you won\u2019t spay them for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for having them as house pets; it will always be controversial whether you should or shouldn\u2019t spay your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We won\u2019t be discussing morals and personal points of view. These are everlastingly different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, from the medical point of view, spaying at the recommended age offers a healthier life with a much better behavior of your Frenchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros also outweigh the possible cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we can safely say that scientifically speaking, spaying is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thats-it\">That\u2019s It!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-with-tongue-out-next-to-a-girl.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog with tongue out next to a girl\" class=\"wp-image-10060\" title=\"French bulldog with tongue out next to a girl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-with-tongue-out-next-to-a-girl.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-with-tongue-out-next-to-a-girl-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-with-tongue-out-next-to-a-girl-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-with-tongue-out-next-to-a-girl-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, at what age should you spray French Bulldogs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend doing it anywhere between 6 to 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your veterinarian should help you pinpoint exactly when you should do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying will help your Frenchies have a healthier life while making them easier to look after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying also prevents constant urination and fussy behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it\u2019s a common practice in the United States.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering when you should spay a French Bulldo? 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