[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by jaydoubledub

I know.

However, I'm not going to get into an ethic debate. I came here to ask questions and for help. If I were being a true braggart then I wouldn't have bothered. I'm not by any means an expert, but, I also didn't need an expert and I'm sure a well-respected breeder telling me I shouldn't do something. Actually, something quite the opposite. Nowadays people seem to only promote others "on their level". Pointing out risks and hazards are great. Providing all the routes and possibilities of anything is always a great characteristic of a good expert. I can only assume you were not offering to be my mentor though, as you were not trying to promote my joy in the possibility of my loving Shy being gifted with pregnancy.

I'm sorry for the rant, but, human nature is to rebut someone who instantly criticizes them. If I were trying to convince on of my junior service-members to not purchase a vehicle or to wait and find another place to do so, then I'd give them all the options. If they really wanted it their way, I'd tell them it's their choice and try to help them make the best decision. Granted, this is not a vehicle so the metaphor isn't exact. Either way, thanks for posing the questions. Admittedly you were being judgmental, but, I choose to believe your heart was in the right place.

To all who are being so helpful, thank you.

The problem is that many of us have seen this situation go bad or seen the pups from a situation like this be sick and or die. The ones of us who are saying it is best to spay her are doing so because of looking at the facts and the statistics of the situation and others. On this bored we have seen a lot and our experiences and what we have seen should be taken into consideration. I understand you might be joyful but there are many reasons not to and you need to look at the negatives too. This poor baby girl of yours has no voice so somebody has to try and be her voice. Its is not fun to be pregnant and it is painful to give birth and do you know how hard it is when a female looses all of the pups its terrible for them and very heartbreaking is this something you really want to put her through?