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Originally Posted by kelis Im in two minds to get my Bitch done, I dont want to breed or show but I am feeling that id rather not get her spayed? This is purley selfish on my behalf but I think I want to keep her whole?  If ya know what i mean..???
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This is an entirely different situation. You NEED to get her spayed. There are very serious health risks for an intact bitch who is never bred. Pyometria, which is an infection of the uterus, comes on with few to no symptoms, until it is too late. The bitch either dies from systemic infection or because her uterus exploded from being too full of pus.
As well, bitches left intact are more prone to mammary gland cancer. Again, why put your bitch at risk if you don't need to.
You're right, it is purely selfish on your point, and it's harmful to your dog, so no, I don't "know what you mean." I personally always act in my dogs' best interests.
If she's had one heat, get her spayed ASAP. If not, let her go through one heat to decrease her risk of bone cancer (see mention in post above) and then spay her.