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Originally Posted by SirTeddykins 
However, there are two sides. There is personal experience and there is scientific evidence. Sometimes, the two have to be separated in order to have a meaningful discussion which addresses each issue completely. That is not dismissive of either science or experience. It just ensures that the discussion remains balanced for both sides.
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My personal experiences have pretty much solidified or bolstered what the scientiric evidence/study says. Early spays DO almost eliminate the possibility of mammary tumors in yorkies. The other health risks I have stated may or may not also be bolstered by those claims.
I didn't quote you on this, but I have to say that I have NEVER been told or guaranteed that my pups would live longer lives if they were altered. ALL I was told about when I asked were about the many risks...and yes oopsie pregnancies are one of those risks. Something else I have seen....yorkies and puppies dying due to breeding. The list of benefits is VERY long. As you suggested, there are two sides. ME, I am an advocate for yorkies and will always encourage s/n. There is no way I believe that the risks of s/n outweigh the risks of not s/n.