Does neutering make dogs less affectionate or change personality?

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Does a dog’s personality change after being neutered? I spoke with someone who owned the same breed of dog and stated that his bichon is no longer affectionate or friendly after being neutered. Is this true??? I am aware it’s individualized to each dog but I was wondering how common it is for this to occur?!?!? Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 4 months and 15 days old | 7.8 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is not common at all. It is quite a myth that neutering changes a pets personality. It can calm them, decrease aggression, and decrease marking, but that is really all it should affect. Good question, and definitely neuter your pet :)

Does neutering make dogs less affectionate or change personality?

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