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Old 01-15-2015, 10:28 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by misterjohnny View Post
We had him neutered at 7 months per the vets advice. I didn't know about the growth plates. I believe the neutering led to abnormal growth. He has very long legs for a yorkie and weighs nine pounds. His spine also seems abnormal. He has a very hard time doing sit pretty. His parents are show dogs weighing 5 and 5 1/2 pounds, so imo, his overgrowth may have been affected by the neuter. I wish breeders would discuss this with their clients. I don't want him to suffer any bone problems later in life.
Your theory is not based on any type of science bases medicine and more likely do to poor breeding. How does removing hormones stimulate growth or cause spinal adnormalties?
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