Wow........ Thanks for all the information. I am not a breeder. I am just about to schedule my puppy's spaying. The thought of anesthesia is very scary for me personally so I waited.
She is about 7 1/2 months old now and I thought I better hurry if it's to be done before her first heat (I don't know when it's gonna hit). After reading all the posts, I think maybe we got lucky by waiting a bit longer with all the benefits listed.
Anyway, this is a great post
and it has answered my questions on the timing part. Thank you. Between the chance of getting cancer of any kind and having her put under, I just have to get over my fear sooner or later.
Thanks again for the infor.