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sunshine22 · 06-26-2005, 03:59 PM

Can Yorkies swim?
I asked the vet who said, "Yes, but it's not a good idea."
The reason I ask is because I have a swimming pool and I live on a lake.
I don't want her to drown.
My puppy lives inside with us.
I've heard that owls and hawks will eat your pet.
We have poisonous toads that will kill even big dogs.
So I know she shouldn't be outside without supervision.
I just need to know if drowning is another danger.

txshopper73 · 06-26-2005, 04:01 PM

Chester and Gracie go swimming with me...but only if I am there in the water with them. I will not let them go with my children.

luzangela428 · 06-26-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshine22

Can Yorkies swim?
I asked the vet who said, "Yes, but it's not a good idea."
The reason I ask is because I have a swimming pool and I live on a lake.
I don't want her to drown.
My puppy lives inside with us.
I've heard that owls and hawks will eat your pet.
We have poisonous toads that will kill even big dogs.
So I know she shouldn't be outside without supervision.
I just need to know if drowning is another danger.

You should buy a doggie life jacket...SoCal..I'm sorry I keep doing this to you, but SoCal has a really nice doggie life jacket for her dogs because she has well has a swimming pool and a scamper ramp??? not sure if that is what it's called to help them get out of the pool in case they ever somehow got in without their jacket..so they don't panic..she has taught them to use it

Stitches29 · 06-26-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshine22

Can Yorkies swim?
I asked the vet who said, "Yes, but it's not a good idea."
The reason I ask is because I have a swimming pool and I live on a lake.
I don't want her to drown.
My puppy lives inside with us.
I've heard that owls and hawks will eat your pet.
We have poisonous toads that will kill even big dogs.
So I know she shouldn't be outside without supervision.
I just need to know if drowning is another danger.

Yes they can swim. Maggie swims, but it takes her a little longer to get where she is going. I am always right there.

Yes, for sure hawks and owls are a problem. If your baby goes outside, make sure she is on a leash. A hawk or owl can swoop down and snatch her before you can turn around. As far as the toads, don't let her outside early in the morning or in the evening when the toads are more active. Yes, drowning is a danger, because they can't swim the distance of bigger dogs. You must be right there with these babies. They think they are big dogs, but in reality, they are just little toy babies.

vainchick5 · 06-26-2005, 04:56 PM

I was actually curious myself. At what age is it a good idea to introduce them to a pool. We have a swimming pool in my parents' yard back home and when I go there I always swim. She always wants to but I'm afraid the chlorine might be bad for her, and that she might get sick from the cold water. She is 17 weeks but I'm just being the chicken here. Is she too young, can she get sick?

Stitches29 · 06-26-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

I was actually curious myself. At what age is it a good idea to introduce them to a pool. We have a swimming pool in my parents' yard back home and when I go there I always swim. She always wants to but I'm afraid the chlorine might be bad for her, and that she might get sick from the cold water. She is 17 weeks but I'm just being the chicken here. Is she too young, can she get sick?

Maggie was born Feb. 26th, 2005. She must be about your baby's age. I would think that if your baby is healthy, and the air and water temp wasn't cold, then why not. Maggie sleeps like a log after swimming. She swims late in the afternoon, when the sun is not beating down on her. I take her in the house, dry her off, give her a treat, and then she crashes. I do know that too much chlorine contact, may give them dry skin. So, you might want to watch for that.

Schultzee · 06-26-2005, 05:06 PM

It's an interesting thing - but all yorkies cannot swim! I had heard that but thought it was an old wive's tale, but it's true. So don't assume that your little yorkster will automatically take to swimming - some love it and love swimming in their pools, but others just don't "get it" and can sink right to the bottom. As with everything else, just be careful!

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lily's mom · 06-26-2005, 05:32 PM

Lily can swim but she isn't fond of it. She mostly just gets in with me to get a drink and then is ready to get out.

rnnw62 · 06-26-2005, 06:00 PM

Teddy goes in our pool and can swim if he wants to that is.
He is not allowed in unless I bring him though. He mainly
prefers floating with me to actual swimming around.

vainchick5 · 06-26-2005, 10:52 PM

Does the Chlorine bothers anyone's babies? Mine is 17 weeks, so I don't know if she is too young.

martym112 · 06-26-2005, 11:15 PM

Saffron seems to like coming in the pool with me & cooling off. She started to do her little dog paddle stroke the very 1st time she went in the pool. I don't think she's too keen on doing alot of swimming but she doesn't seem to mind a short swim to the stairs. Her favorite is to stand on a tubing & net float while I push it around the pool. I'm not super concerned about her exposure to the pool chemicals as we use Bacqucil (sp) sanitizer instead of chlorine. It doesn't burn or smell or make our eyes red & our hair (Saffie's & mine) is nice & soft when we get out of the pool. I also have a small wading pool for when I'm sitting outside with her. She'll spend the whole time amusing herself by batting a little leaf around the bottom of the pool. (She likes that better than her floating toys.)

red98vett · 06-27-2005, 04:27 AM

I agree - all yorkies cannot swim - even those that CAN swim my get disoriented if they accidentally fall in and drown just like people can in a panic - To always be safe.... never let your yorkie around water unless you are right there....Good luck and I hope you have fun swimming with your baby...but be careful !

Brutus'mama · 06-27-2005, 05:10 AM

I took Brutus in the pool yesterday for the first time and he loved it! I had him on a raft and then I dunked his paws in. Before he even touched the water those little legs were going so fast! I only let him swim by himself for maybe 5 seconds but he can swim!

Of course I never let Brutus do anything unsupervised. I'm very over protective. I wanted a video of it but my husband didn't hold down the button on the camera. Duh!!

lnovack · 06-27-2005, 06:18 AM

We found out Gracie could swim when she was 6 months old. We took her to the local park and there was a huge duck pond. We all happily walked around the pond and Gracie was VERY interested in the ducks. She finally could not control herself any more and dove, I mean, dove into the pond and started swimming as fast as she could after the ducks. I reeled her back in and hauled her out of the water. I was shocked since it happened so fast. Everyone at the duck pond though had a good laugh! The ducks were bigger than Gracie! hee hee

sunshine22 · 06-27-2005, 06:59 AM

That would have been funny caught on video!

06-26-2005, 03:59 PM	#1
sunshine22 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 388	Can Yorkies swim? Can Yorkies swim? I asked the vet who said, "Yes, but it's not a good idea." The reason I ask is because I have a swimming pool and I live on a lake. I don't want her to drown. My puppy lives inside with us. I've heard that owls and hawks will eat your pet. We have poisonous toads that will kill even big dogs. So I know she shouldn't be outside without supervision. I just need to know if drowning is another danger. __________________ I my little Sunshine ...!

06-26-2005, 04:01 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Chester and Gracie go swimming with me...but only if I am there in the water with them. I will not let them go with my children. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

06-26-2005, 04:56 PM	#5
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I was actually curious myself. At what age is it a good idea to introduce them to a pool. We have a swimming pool in my parents' yard back home and when I go there I always swim. She always wants to but I'm afraid the chlorine might be bad for her, and that she might get sick from the cold water. She is 17 weeks but I'm just being the chicken here. Is she too young, can she get sick? __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

06-26-2005, 05:32 PM	#8
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	Lily can swim but she isn't fond of it. She mostly just gets in with me to get a drink and then is ready to get out. __________________ Lily and Dawn

06-26-2005, 06:00 PM	#9
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Teddy goes in our pool and can swim if he wants to that is. He is not allowed in unless I bring him though. He mainly prefers floating with me to actual swimming around. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

06-26-2005, 05:06 PM	#7
Schultzee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 24	It's an interesting thing - but all yorkies cannot swim! I had heard that but thought it was an old wive's tale, but it's true. So don't assume that your little yorkster will automatically take to swimming - some love it and love swimming in their pools, but others just don't "get it" and can sink right to the bottom. As with everything else, just be careful! Dianne Schultz Member, Board of Trustees Regional Coordinator-Florida United Yorkie Rescue www. UnitedYorkieRescue.org http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/TX409.html Shop online @ eBay Seller List: yorkierescuefamily

06-26-2005, 10:52 PM	#10
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Does the Chlorine bothers anyone's babies? Mine is 17 weeks, so I don't know if she is too young. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

06-26-2005, 11:15 PM	#11
martym112 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 51	Saffron seems to like coming in the pool with me & cooling off. She started to do her little dog paddle stroke the very 1st time she went in the pool. I don't think she's too keen on doing alot of swimming but she doesn't seem to mind a short swim to the stairs. Her favorite is to stand on a tubing & net float while I push it around the pool. I'm not super concerned about her exposure to the pool chemicals as we use Bacqucil (sp) sanitizer instead of chlorine. It doesn't burn or smell or make our eyes red & our hair (Saffie's & mine) is nice & soft when we get out of the pool. I also have a small wading pool for when I'm sitting outside with her. She'll spend the whole time amusing herself by batting a little leaf around the bottom of the pool. (She likes that better than her floating toys.)

06-27-2005, 04:27 AM	#12
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I agree - all yorkies cannot swim - even those that CAN swim my get disoriented if they accidentally fall in and drown just like people can in a panic - To always be safe.... never let your yorkie around water unless you are right there....Good luck and I hope you have fun swimming with your baby...but be careful ! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

06-27-2005, 05:10 AM	#13
Brutus'mama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,767	I took Brutus in the pool yesterday for the first time and he loved it! I had him on a raft and then I dunked his paws in. Before he even touched the water those little legs were going so fast! I only let him swim by himself for maybe 5 seconds but he can swim! Of course I never let Brutus do anything unsupervised. I'm very over protective. I wanted a video of it but my husband didn't hold down the button on the camera. Duh!! __________________ ~Carolyn~ Brutus' Video Montage

06-27-2005, 06:18 AM	#14
lnovack YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 308	We found out Gracie could swim when she was 6 months old. We took her to the local park and there was a huge duck pond. We all happily walked around the pond and Gracie was VERY interested in the ducks. She finally could not control herself any more and dove, I mean, dove into the pond and started swimming as fast as she could after the ducks. I reeled her back in and hauled her out of the water. I was shocked since it happened so fast. Everyone at the duck pond though had a good laugh! The ducks were bigger than Gracie! hee hee __________________ Gracie's Mama

06-27-2005, 06:59 AM	#15
sunshine22 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 388	That would have been funny caught on video! __________________ I my little Sunshine ...!