I'm so gutted :(  I imported what I considered to be a classic example of my breed from Sweden a couple of years ago and she's done very well in the ring.  She only comes in season once every 10 or 11 months which isn't unusual in this breed.  I had noticed that she was getting very hormonal both before and after each season but showing no physical signs of a phantom pregnancy.  On her previous two seasons she's had a slight discharge and we watched her very closely for signs of a pyo.  She seemed fine after some mild antibiotics and has never appeared ill in herself.  I planned to have a litter from her early next year (having got 8 people on a waiting list who were adament that they only wanted one of hers) but after this last season in March she seemed even more clingy than usual and then, two weeks ago, started a slight discharge.  More antibiotics but for a couple of days it got even worse.  Vets weren't sure if it was the start of a pyo or not.  Anyway, to cut a long story short, I had her spayed last Tuesday.  I nearly lost a bitch of the same breed to pyo in the 80s and I know I'm probably being paranoid but I couldn't live with the thought that she might get seriously ill.  So that's it - all my plans out the window in one hit.  I do often wonder why we put ourselves through this :rolleyes:  The only consolation is that Leela is safe from any gender related illness now and she's recovered so well from the op.  I hate my paranoia sometimes LOL.

Debs

Debs,

I'm so sorry especially when you've obviously put a lot of time, effort & money into selecting to improve your line but equally you did what was right in spaying her.  If she'd had a pyo & died in pain you would've never forgiven yourself.

Christine

Oh I am so sorry Debs :(

So sorry.  Sod's Law eh that those who make no effort pop out puppies like shelling peas! :(  But people like you bounce back and do it again! :D

Oh Debs I am sorry about that. But for putting the dogs health before anything else I would say well done you.

i bought a bitch to show and breed but cannot breed her as she wont let a male near her without getting hysterical so that ended for me too.

Oh Debs, I'm so sorry but I would have done the same thing. You couldn't take a chance with her health, and you still have your gorgeous girl. Such a shame that things haven't gone to plan :(

So sorry Debs, all the best laid plans eh

I'm so sorry Debs. What a disappointment. Your girl is safe now; it was a very loving and unselfish decision.