Dogs with this condition should definitely NOT be bred, as it can be passed on to the pups. She should be spayed to avoid other serious health issues that can crop up if she is not. As far as the weight gain - this doesn't have to happen if the dog is on a good diet and is exercised on a regular basis. Every female dog I've ever had - both purebred and mutt - has been spayed and went on to live a long life without being overweight...the Lhasa Apso was 16 and my current Pomeranian will soon be 17 (God willing).
I would make sure that your daughter's pup gets the condition surgically corrected if it already hasn't been, since this can be quite uncomfortable for the pup.
Good luck.





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