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10-12-2006, 06:29 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 19
| Hi, soon-to-be Yorkie owner - questions - Hello everyone. We are getting an adult female Yorkie in a few weeks. She is a retiring breeder who is 6 years old. I have a number of questions, while we get ready for her to arrive. Her owner is out of town, so maybe I can get a little advice here? First of all, I would like to buy a set of clippers for grooming, as I would like to do this myself. Is there a particular product that people recommend? Also, I notice that many of you allow your Yorkie to sleep with you. Our little girl is very tiny (not sure of a weight, but probably 5 lbs or less). If you have a bed of typical height, can the dog jump up and down on his/her own? My floor is not carpeted, and I'm wondering if I will need to build her a ramp? Get some of those carpeted stairs? Also I'm wondering the same thing about my stairs to the second floor. They are not carpeted. Can a small Yorkie make it up a standard flight of stairs independently? Or will she need to be carried up and down? Hopefully these questions aren't too dumb! We are excitedly awaiting our new arrival. We have to wait until her puppies are weaned, then she will be spayed and become our pet. |
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10-12-2006, 06:39 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Bernardino, California
Posts: 27
| Our Sara is 6 pounds and easily climbs and descends stairs whether they are carpeted or not. We have a nice fabric covered bench at the end of our tall bed, so she can get up and down if she wants. She has NO problem jumping up on the sofa or chairs. Can't help you with the grooming - I'm too scared to try it myself. Congratulations on getting a little girl... |
10-12-2006, 06:41 PM | #3 |
Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York
Posts: 3,107
| My yorkie is 5 pounds and she can make it up and down steps easily also I would recommend the doggie steps for the bed cause they could get seriously injured if they jump off. |
10-12-2006, 06:42 PM | #4 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| Hi and Welcome to YT Glad that you found us and are adopting a sweet lil angel. I use Whal Clippers On mine. Some will say the price don't matter, But I Do people hair and the better the quality the higher the price. I like the sterling II I try to make sure that the clippers are not noisy. I do let my two sleep with me, But I also have Lam. wood floors so I have puppy steps. I would ask the current owner though what the sleeping arrangements are at there house . She may have a hard time ajusting if she is kenneled. Good luck and I hope to see pictures and updates soon. |
10-12-2006, 06:43 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas
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| your questions aren't dumb at all. most concerned owners ask basically the same questions. I don't know about the bed height because my yorkie doesn't sleep with me but as far as going up and down stairs, i think it would be fine. my yorkie runs up and down freely and independently to the second floor of my house and he is only about 3.2-3.5lbs and very petite. i think yours would do fine. congrats on owning a yorkie! |
10-12-2006, 06:45 PM | #6 | |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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No, they should never be allowed to jump up and down from a bed, even when they are able. Besides the possibility of broken bones, it can also injure delicate hip and knee joints. I use carpeted stairs here. In fact, there are two sets in our home. Whether or not your yorkie will be able to negotiate the stairway to the second floor and down again, probably depends on whether or not she has been used to stairs in the past. At 6 yrs of age, if she hasn't been used to them, there is the possibility that she might not even try. There is also the possibility that she might try to go up and down them, but I would worry about her slipping and falling down them, especially, if she isn't used to them. You will need to get behind her and see if with your hands on her back side with a little nudging whether or not she will even try to go up them. Good luck. By the way, is she housebroken?
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10-12-2006, 06:54 PM | #7 |
Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey
Posts: 1,451
| Welcome to the group!!! Im in South NJ. Yorkies are great little dogs. Is this your first yorkie? Im a professional groomer and swear by the kim Laube clippers but I think they might be to much and to powerful for someone whos just grooming their own yorkie at home. Alot of groomers use the Andis brand clippers and swear by them
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10-12-2006, 06:57 PM | #8 |
My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga
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10-12-2006, 07:13 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 19
| She is piddle-pad trained and will also go outside, so yes - housebroken. I will be out at work during the day, so will use the same pads as her present owner. This is why I wanted an adult dog - I have read that it is very difficult to housetrain a dog when you work all day. I like the idea of her being able to go out or NOT (for example, in bad weather). |
10-12-2006, 07:16 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 19
| Hi, Chrissy - I'm in So Jersey, too. As a groomer, do you like the cordless or corded? I guess for a small dog like a Yorkie, a smaller clipper would be better because it would be lighter? |
10-12-2006, 07:22 PM | #11 |
Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey
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| I like both. At home just for simple things like ears and pads I use my little conair mustache clippers. At work they would die on me in a very short amount of time. Im not sure where you are in south jersey but the shop I work at is in Cherry Hill, Posh Pets. If you wanna stop in when you get her I can give you some pointers.
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10-12-2006, 07:26 PM | #12 | |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel | |
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