Oh Candice...You're such a kind, caring and thoughtful person. I can understand how torn you are. Your beautiful Dixie sure is a great mom and has shown us all how capable she is of passing along all of her inner and outer beauty. And you bred her for the best of reasons under the most perfect of circumstances. Dixie's legacy lives on in those gorgeous baby goldens!! You have beautiful furbabies yourself, and your life is so full of fun doggie related activities. You will always be productively busy, in a doggie sort of way, I'm sure!! I think Dixie did a wonderful job as a mom and like Logan says, has done her part! I'm sure that all the puppies to be in the Dixie line will welcome a visit from their Aunty Candice!! I do vote for spay, but am totally understanding of your feelings, and I'm sure you will make the right decision for your beloved Dixie.