Breeding Chihuahuas

http://www.petforumz.com/Minimum-Age-Breeding-Chihuahua-ftopict36249.html (Minimum Age For Breeding Chihuahua)
My 11 month old chihuahua is in her second heat. Because it was close to her first heat I took her to the veterinarian. The vet told me she was in perfect health and to breed her now if I wanted. Most information I have read says 24 months and I am looking for a second opinion. I just want to d..
« Thank you for your class on ethics. However, all I wanted to know was what age is suitable to breed the first time. I have no intentions of starting a puppy mill! »
« Well, what you said was that you wanted to do the best thing for your dog. The best thing for your dog is not to breed her at all - it really is pretty risky through the entire process (breeding, p.. »
« I realize cats are more prolific than dogs, but it still applies. Friend of mine started to feed stray cats. It started with 3. The female had two litters. A few more cats showed up. Within s.. »
« (Melinda Shore) said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds: I'm not sure whether epilepsy is common in Chihuahuas, but I'd go with at least three years old so as to reduce the chance of passing on IE. -- --Mat.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Cocker-Chihuahua-Mix-ftopict35291.html (Cocker/Chihuahua Mix)
I bought a cocker spaniel/chihuahua mix puppy last year. I've been looking for info. to see if this mix exists anywhere and haven't found anything. Has anyone ever heard of this mix?
« we didn't breed the puppy, we are not breeders. We are a couple who wanted a dog and happened on her in a pet store.. »
« Hopefully you didn't actually "pay" the store anything for a mixed breed dog when they can be found by the millions in shelters. I applaud you for seeing her through her problems, but actually buyin.. »
« We hear what you are saying, but we fell in love and that was that. We didn't know about this breeding issue. We understand the point you are trying to make, but that wasn't what we were asking. Y.. »
« I've been looking at all the rescue sites for a new dog and have seen a few cocker/chihuahua mixes. In fact have seen cocker mixes with several breeds, including a doxie. I saw one dog today onli.. »