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Old 05-28-2008, 01:37 PM   #13
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Just one thing that might be of help to you, not sure if you know this or not, but it's best not to use a regular collar on a yorkie or any small breed for that matter, as they are prone to collapsed tracheas. It's best to use a harness.QUOTE]

Oh I did not know this at all. I was looking for the diamond collar also. WOW I have already learned something very valuable.


Thank you both for that life saving advice. Now I have to look for a good harness for him. At what age should they be put on one? I would assume that since they are so little that there is a different method?

Julie
You're most welcome. It's a good idea to start using a harness on your lil one when you get him or her, just when you take them outside for walks, to go potty or to go anywhere. I actually took Maggy May to our vet and purchased one there, they fitted her for it and showed me how to properly adjust it as she grows. I tried to tell my daughter to do the same but she's got a mind of her own and just learns the hard way, lol. She has a lil chiuahuah and went to Walmart and bought one (lost the receipt of course) and couldn't take it back. So, she went to Walmart again and bought another one, lost the receipt AGAIN and this one is to big and can't be adjusted down far enough to fit Luke, so, she has to go out and purchase yet ANOTHER harness, lol. Save yourself some time and money and either take your lil one to the vet and have him or her fitted for one (if your vet sells them there) or take your lil one to the store with you and make sure it fits before you purchase it. Can't wait to see pics of your lil one!
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