[IDPiper]

Originally Posted by impish

Hmmm let's see... real scientific evidence showing that there are health risks is foolishness? Don't read it and at least make an educated decision???

For gods sake.

For the record. My breeder - A VERY VERY reputable breeder YTCA and someone who is extremely respected far and wide is reconsidering mandatory spay and neutering because of some of this new information coming out.

She cares more for the health of her dogs than the possibility of them being bred.

I don't think that's foolishness. It's at least worth a read and consideration.

Sorry but I think shutting down people from educating themselves just because it isn't consistent with you agenda is shortsighted.

Let's see...

Scientific evidence is mounting that gonad removal can deliver serious consequences to a dog’s future health. Among those consequences: shortened lifespan, atypical Cushing’s disease, cardiac tumors, bone cancer, abnormal bone growth and development, CCL ruptures, and hip dysplasia.

But that's okay because at least we can make sure they won't get pregnant!

There are other ways to prevent pregnancy and it doesn't have to be all or nothing.

Sorry but I get so angry when people call something that is CLEARLY not foolish, foolish.

Also what's foolish? Spaying and shortening my dog's life and risking her health - a dog that never gets free, never goes off leash, never comes in contact with in-tack males?

At the end of the day it's not a one size fits all and this is still America and about choice.

Well said!!!