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Originally Posted by Daisy Doodle

Is there any comparable benefit to waiting beyond six months to spay a female?

Yes, I believe so. I found a lot of interesting information in the following article. Many of the health risks however pertain to different ages, for example some health issues are associated with spaying/neutering very early (2 months old) as compared to spaying/neutering at 6 months; some health risks pertain to spaying/neutering at 6 months compared to 1 year; and some health risks are suggested to increase with spaying/neutering no matter what age the surgery is performed. Take what you want from it and if you care to investigate the topic further there are sources referenced at the bottom of the page.

Canine Sports Productions: Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete