~I retire my girls at 5 years old and than they get spayed. I don't know of any breeder that would breed an 8 1.2 year old. I would not put my moms in DANGER!!!!!! Or the Puppies for that matter. Any older than that isn't safe for mom or puppies. I would get her spayed....NOW!!! It would be like a 59-60 year old women getting pregnant.

Please tell your sister how dangerous it is.