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					Originally Posted by misterjohnny  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?  
