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What's the ideal age to spay my Golden Doodle puppy for health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

What's the right (earliest) age to carry out spaying for my new F1 golden doodle puppy? She is 9 weeks old now, and would like to get her spayed the earliest to avoid health and hygiene risks.

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2018

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Typically, spay surgery is recommended around 6 months of age but current research has shown it is a little better to wait until 9 months to a year of age especially for large breed dogs to avoid certain orthopedic problems. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Published on February 5th, 2020

    Hello. Shelters are spaying this young, & it does seem to be safe for most dogs, but for a larger breed dog like the German Shepherd, it might be best to wait & let her mature more. Spaying age is a very controversial subject right now, so see what your veterinarian recommends. I still like to do my spays around 6 months of age. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on October 26th, 2017

    No blood issues, the safe age for most dogs is between 6 months and 2 years, depending on the breed. you should be careful with food after the spay, most dogs tend to put on weight quite quickly. otherwise you might not see much difference with Sugar after the spay.

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