[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Smalano58

im still a little new to this "having a dog" thing and i was wodering if it's okay to bring my yorkie to play in the snow? would it be too cold for him? would i have to dress him in a coat and boots? he seems to shiver at temps such as 40degrees and if i were to bring him to higher elevations where it maybe 10degrees, wouldnt that make him colder? please let me know if youre yorkie has experienced snow because i would really like to take my baby to play in the snow....

Yorkies can do well in snow, but I think being from Vegas it would be a big change for him. There needs to be a period of acclimatization for them to do well in the snow.

That said, as long his romps in the snow will be for short periods of time under your supervision, it's probably OK. If he refuses to move and can't stop shivering, put him in your coat. Don't let him shiver for long.

As for clothes, yes, I'd get a fleece and or fleece/nylon parka for sure. I swear by booties, but it took me weeks of daily walks to get him to tolerate them. Unless you can pick up some for cheap, it's probably not worth it. He'll probably refuse to walk.

Check out this thread showing YT's new Snow Yorkies Club.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=112549