Hi and welcome to COL
I am Jan and owned by Mollie another black and Tan
She will be 10months next week.....born 6thApril.....and has just finished her first season with no problems
She is the love of my life
We live in Dorset . I too am wondering about spaying.....i don't want to ruin her coat but more importantly don't want the health risks of not spaying
I may just wait until after her next season when she is a little more mature
Enjoy the forum.....you will learn lots.
This is Mollie at 9 months.