I'm glad I used my intuition and great advice I've been getting from members of Chazhound. I took Kona to the vet a week ago to see if she was in heat otherwise I would spay. The vet didn't even look at her just said go ahead and make the appointment. I decided to wait, and at 11 months old, Kona is in heat. She started bleeding yesterday. I'm glad I didn't listen to that vet which I'm no longer going to. Now I will wait until late January to get her spayed so her hormones are in balance.
Thanks everyone for your great advice.
Thanks everyone for your great advice.