 Congratulations on your new baby!
They all have their own personality, just like people. Mine have raincoats, but one (Tea) won't tolerate it. She runs right out into the rain and dances around on her hind legs and holds out her tongue (apparently to catch raindrops). The other (Tali) sits inside at the door to wait for her raincoat to be put on.
Similar with snow. When it snows here, Tea will sit and bark and bark at the snow until I let her out. She zips around like she's on speed and rolls in the snow, and likes to eat it. She is a very happy, playful dog, but I never see her as happy as when she's playing in snow. Tali likes to play in snow too, but she seems to like wearing a sweater. My husband and I call Tea our "Yorkshire Terrorist."
As far as bathing, I'm baffled about your vet telling you that your little boy is too young to bathe. My dogs have had baths every two weeks ever since I got them, and more often if they get dirty somehow. The only problem with bathing dogs or any other animal is doing it too often, because it will dry the natural oils out of their skin and they'll be miserable. Just make sure you use a high-quality shampoo intended for puppies, and a skin/coat conditioner. Don't EVER use a flea/tick shampoo as a matter of routine. Those should be used only when you're treating a problem, and should come only from a vet. I wouldn't recommend ever buying a chemical shampoo at a store.
Best wishes, and congratulations! |