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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie  Hi all! I have an almost 2 year old who weighs between 7 and 10 lbs. We have not decided whether to let her have babies or not. I don't know any one who has a male and I am a little skeptical, or protective  , about letting her have puppies with a male I know nothing about.
Anyway, I have heard it is healthier to let your female have a litter. Does anyone know if this is true? Also, are there benefits to not having her spayed over having her spayed? (Other than the mess of it all of coarse. However, I have found panties from Build-a-Bear work great and have the tiny holes for her tail already in place  .)
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vets seem to change their minds about things a lot. i remeber when we got our first dog and they said that they should have their first heat to flush things out of their system, then spay. but all the vets i have worked for have always said to spay/neuter at 6 months old, however, in certain cases, such as weight and medical problems they can delay this until they gain weight or get older. I am a firm believer in spaying and neutering your animals. it does cut down a risk of cancer. if you are not planning on breeding your baby, i would get her fixed. as they get older , it gets a bit tougher on their bodies. i would really tell you to consult with your vet!