Table 5.
The overall direction of change in behaviour scores for six behavioural factors between 1 and 3 years of age measured using questions from the C-BARQ for bitches neutered before (PPN, n = 89) or after (Control, n = 82) puberty.
|
Overall direction of change in behavioural factor score |
PPN N | PPN % | Control N | Control % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decreased | 9 | 10.1 | 14 | 17.1 |
| Increased | 14 | 15.7 | 8 | 9.8 |
| Mixed | 66 | 74.2 | 60 | 73.2 |