Should dogs be neutered / spayed

I think it's a life that you are considering. It will be better to consult the doctor first.

where your dog is so old ever if you get the dog fixed she still might do it because it becomes habit.I had a cat and when I got him fixed he would pee on thing and the vet said it was a habit for him . I waited to long to get him fixed. So I really had to get rid of him because he was doing it on the kids clothes and beds.I felt really bad

I believe you should get her spayed. It would make life easier for you. and why put her through that misery twice a year.

Yes, definitely have her spayed. Every heat she has increases her chances of developing mammary cancer. Dogs speyed before there first heat have less than 0.5%of developing tumours, which rises to 8% after the first heat etc. obviously your dog has already an increased risk but don't worry, the majority of tumours are benign. They do still require surgery however. Contrary to popular belief she doesn't need to have a litter first, it makes no difference, and I had a friend who on her first day working at the animal shelter had to euthenase 300 unwanted ppuppies and kittens. If you are worried talked to u\your vet first.

hell no i would deffinatly get my dog spayed or neutered! i wouldnt want to deal with that

Yes, I agree with it.

It would be better to get her spayed as then you would have less problems and dont have to worry about her getting loose during that time. However make sure you get it done by a good doctor and make sure they remove her ovaries as well otherwise she will still come on heat. It would be better for her to have a litter since she will then learn the mother instinct and will be able to guard your house better. I have 7 dogs and all have been spayed - males included

I firmly believe that unless you nor only have definate plans of breeding an animal, but also know what you are doing, have a vet's approval and know you can find good homes for the results, you should spay and neuter. My vet very strongly recommends this as well. My sister used to do volunteer work for animal shleters, keeping animals that weren't adoptable, but could be good pets later. Most of them were pregnant, nursing, or the babies. Some times she would have as many as seventy or eighty at one time. Consider that this situation is multiplied hundreds of thousands of times. If this doesn't make you want to spay your little darling. Ask your local shelter if you can help on their Kill day. One day should be enough!

It is a myth that dogs should have a litter before spaying. It isn't any healthier for the dog to let it have a litter first. I think we already have an abundance of animals without homes and it is wrong to bring more into the world. A trip to the pound should be enough to convince you of the sad animals without homes and proper care. Be kind, spay or neuter your pets!

Spitz are toy breeds, and littering can cause complications. Unless you know what you're doing, or can have a vet on hand during birthing, your pet could die. Spaying your pet is your personal choice, and you should make the decision independently, based on facts and circumstances. I would suggest you speak with someone more familiar with the situation before you consider taking any action.

I work in animal rescue and yes they should definetly be spayed or neuterd. A female can also develop cancers more easily if not spayed.