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Mom to Hot Rod · 12-29-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

I don't think she'll hit 3 lbs. The breeder said in her lines they slow down almost to a stop at around 5 months. The vet said he thinks she'll stop growing at around 6 months. She is right now 2 lbs. 5 ounces. Very short body with tiny little legs and itty bitty face. Looks like a Guinea Pig. And, Breeze, no we did not have a spay contract. Her papers are limited. We just believe in having them spay or neutered. IDK what to do. Do you think we should wait? Vet said she'll be fine. That they will do her first and have her up and eating by noon and then right home. He said main concern with little ones this size is keeping them warm and getting them to eat. He said it's like doing a kitten. Anyway, what is all your input on this. Hubby is a nervous wreck, probably more so then me. She'll be 6.5 months end of January. IOh and breeder said she won't hit heat until around a year old but vet said it's really a gamble.

Elaine

sounds as though your vet is pretty confident and versed in smaller animals. That is a plus. Maggie May was just under 3 lbs when she got spayed and did fine. She was in a bit of paint he first night and was still a little quiet the 2nd day. By day 3 she was pretty much back to her old self--terror. lol

Just kidding. If your vet is experienced with the little ones and they are going to do her early so she can wake up and not fast too long I would say that is a good game plan. Easy for me to say as it's in the past for me. Best of luck whatever you decide.

jackson25 · 12-29-2009, 08:43 AM

She is beautiful! I love her little face!

lil louis · 12-29-2009, 08:49 AM

Her new haircut is so cute!

samsonite · 12-29-2009, 12:06 PM

Awww, she is really cute! and suuuper light! Precious!

Perrella · 12-29-2009, 05:53 PM

What a gorgeous little darling you have, love her colors. My vet wanted to wait until Zhoie was at least 7 mos. He said safe on the little ones until closer to 9mos. Such a little sweetings you got there.

YorkichonBella · 12-29-2009, 06:00 PM

Brooke is just a Doll!! We'll be sending good thoughts sweetie for Jan 25.

_Chrissy_ · 12-29-2009, 06:31 PM

She is beautiful!

Bitsy's Mom · 12-29-2009, 06:57 PM

Brooke is absolutely adorable. The trim job is perfect.....just enough and what an adorable face. As far as the spayed, I am with you about being so nervous. It sounds like you have a great vet, my vet wants to keep my baby overnight.

I just don't know.

Has she continued to gain weight since you have had her? If so, I would wait alittle longer to see if she puts on more weight. I do agree though not to wait too long, What a difficult decision. Let us know what you decide.

ArmaniMan · 12-29-2009, 07:04 PM

I have been holding off on my girls spay... she will be done next week at just over 9 months old... since the likelihood of her going into heat before a year was small I decided to let her grow more before spaying, as opposed to spaying at 6 months.

jrsygal37 · 12-29-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitsy's Mom

Brooke is absolutely adorable. The trim job is perfect.....just enough and what an adorable face. As far as the spayed, I am with you about being so nervous. It sounds like you have a great vet, my vet wants to keep my baby overnight.

I just don't know.

Has she continued to gain weight since you have had her? If so, I would wait alittle longer to see if she puts on more weight. I do agree though not to wait too long, What a difficult decision. Let us know what you decide.

Thanks for the compliment on Brooklyn. I'd be worried about leaving her overnight. Most vets do not have anyone that stays the night so she'd be alone all night anyway. I'd insist on bringing her home with me even if before closing. I think you can monitor her better. As far as weight we got her at around 16 weeks old. She was 1.7 when we took her home. Since then she has gone up to 2.5 but that came steady and now nothing in a long time.

E.

jrsygal37 · 12-29-2009, 07:14 PM

Thank you all so much for the compliments on Brooklyn and your input on spaying. We have five rescues and Brooke was the first one we bought. I can't tell you how she has captured not only my heart but also my husband's heart. He calls her the midget. And, whenever we call "Where's the midget." Brooke comes running. LOL. And, my crew have been so good with her. They know she's much smaller then them and they are very gentle. And, she is a 2 lbs. bully. LOL. Thanks again. Elaine

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Bitsy's Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 272	Brooke is absolutely adorable. The trim job is perfect.....just enough and what an adorable face. As far as the spayed, I am with you about being so nervous. It sounds like you have a great vet, my vet wants to keep my baby overnight. I just don't know. Has she continued to gain weight since you have had her? If so, I would wait alittle longer to see if she puts on more weight. I do agree though not to wait too long, What a difficult decision. Let us know what you decide. __________________ CJ - mom to Teddy and Emee RIP Bitsy

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samsonite Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, WA. USA Posts: 23	Awww, she is really cute! and suuuper light! Precious!

12-29-2009, 07:04 PM	#24
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I have been holding off on my girls spay... she will be done next week at just over 9 months old... since the likelihood of her going into heat before a year was small I decided to let her grow more before spaying, as opposed to spaying at 6 months.

12-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#26
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Thank you all so much for the compliments on Brooklyn and your input on spaying. We have five rescues and Brooke was the first one we bought. I can't tell you how she has captured not only my heart but also my husband's heart. He calls her the midget. And, whenever we call "Where's the midget." Brooke comes running. LOL. And, my crew have been so good with her. They know she's much smaller then them and they are very gentle. And, she is a 2 lbs. bully. LOL. Thanks again. Elaine