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snickers mom · 03-31-2006, 12:43 PM

from what i understand the 1st heat is somewhere between 6m - 9m for a yorkie and its better to get them spayed beforehand it lowers the risk for cancer... but my vet said she likes to wait until they are at least 5lbs...
good luck!

03-31-2006, 12:43 PM	#19
snickers mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 687	from what i understand the 1st heat is somewhere between 6m - 9m for a yorkie and its better to get them spayed beforehand it lowers the risk for cancer... but my vet said she likes to wait until they are at least 5lbs... good luck!