Which statement about sterilization and temperament is supported by the material?

Which statement about sterilization and temperament is supported by the material?

• A. Neutering always changes temperament
• B. Spaying always increases aggression
• C. Sterilization has no health benefits
• D. Sterilization does not change temperament

Answer: (D)

Temperament is the relatively stable part of a dog's personality—how they generally react across different situations. Sterilization changes hormone levels, which can influence specific behaviors tied to hormones, such as mating-related actions or some aggressive displays, but it does not alter the dog’s underlying temperament. The material supports that sterilization does not change temperament, so that statement best fits what’s described. You might see shifts in certain behaviors due to hormonal changes, yet those are behavioral expressions, not a change in core temperament. The other options imply universal or opposite effects or health claims that aren’t what the material ties to temperament.

Temperament is the relatively stable part of a dog's personality—how they generally react across different situations. Sterilization changes hormone levels, which can influence specific behaviors tied to hormones, such as mating-related actions or some aggressive displays, but it does not alter the dog’s underlying temperament. The material supports that sterilization does not change temperament, so that statement best fits what’s described. You might see shifts in certain behaviors due to hormonal changes, yet those are behavioral expressions, not a change in core temperament. The other options imply universal or opposite effects or health claims that aren’t what the material ties to temperament.