I am new here but I am a very experienced Chihuahua mom and I have a tiny female Chihuahua that is 2 lbs and they are much smaller framed than Yorkies. I had her spayed without any issues. She did not have her first heat until she was 1 yr old and then had a false pregnancy bless her tiny little heart she was miserable. Also you have to worry about Mastitis and Pyometra, so it can be very dangerous NOT to spay. There is no such thing as Teacups, they are Toy breeds. Teacup is a descriptive tool used by some breeders. I am glad you have had no issues with your little girl but let me tell you that I have known plenty of the tinies not to live as long and as full a life as the standards. I also have known them to end up with liver shunts, Hydro, etc... That is not saying that there are never any healthy tinies but just know these warnings are out there for a reason. Also not spaying your female and her tying with a dog and trying to have babies will most likely kill her. I weighed my options in having my tiny spayed and feel much more of a relief in doing so. Spaying her could cause her to gain more weight but not if I watch her weight and watch what I feed her, that is up to me. |