Sex

Like other canines, the age at which a cockalier reaches sexual maturity is affected by characteristics like breed, size, and heredity. Around the ages of six and a year of age, cockaliers usually reach sexual maturity.

Responsible dog breeding, however, should be carried out only by seasoned breeders who have thought long and hard about the health and temperament of the parent dogs and have the breed's best interests at heart.

Spaying or neutering your Cockalier should be considered unless responsible breeding is your goal. Pet population management is only one of many advantages provided by spaying (the removal of a female dog or cat's ovaries and uterus) and neutering (the removal of a male dog or cat's testicles). Your Cockatiel's specific health, growth, and lifestyle considerations should all be taken into account when deciding on the best time to spay or neuter your pet.