Rottie40 It is up to each owner to make their own decisions, I agree. But how you could "be thankful" you waited till your dog's life ended with a broken OS leg...escapes me.
We are devoted to our breed on this forum and will always speak out in favor of our beloved life companions...some one has to speak for them.
Often...the truth like medicine is hard to take...but that does not mean it is not good for you.