Spaying Indra

[jocoyn]

Agree, In the real world there are bitches in heat and if you don't know how your dog behaves.....I have even told people when their girl is going into season because I know his behavior - good to know when you see it in the field. LICKS the pee, eyes, glaze, drools followed by "leave it" on my part and he snaps out of it.

Same thing with marking. I correct marking during searching. A good dog is not going to shut down for being put back on task and learns what is and is not ok.

Well, I know its a tough decision. If you make it, don't look back.

[GSDElsa]

Originally Posted by Mrs.K

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It's definitely not because of Indra.

That being completely besides the point, IMO. I just don't think you should breed her, no matter how exceptional she is, unless your heart is 175% into it. You're the one taking the risk, doing all the work, and putting your blood, sweat, and tears into it. No one else. It's not like having a stud and farming sperm out. You and you alone take all the responsibility of those puppies on your shoulders.

[Mrs.K]

Originally Posted by GSDElsa

That being completely besides the point, IMO. I just don't think you should breed her, no matter how exceptional she is, unless your heart is 175% into it. You're the one taking the risk, doing all the work, and putting your blood, sweat, and tears into it. No one else. It's not like having a stud and farming sperm out. You and you alone take all the responsibility of those puppies on your shoulders.

Very true and to the point. If anything goes wrong, I doubt anyone would offer to pay for the cost and stay up during day&night caring for the pups.

Right now, my heart is not into it. Maybe it'll change with the years... but right now, she's too young to have a litter anyways.