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Originally Posted by FlDebra  I NEVER use collars. I don't believe in taking a chance. Because yorkies are so prone to Collapsed Trachea they are more fragile than other small dogs. Even a breakaway can apply enough pressure on a little neck that might already be susceptable to CT to cause irreparable harm. Why take a chance? Use a harness! There are so many adorable harness vests that will not apply any pressure to their necks! Puppia are another good brand. Chattiesmom makes a really nice dupioni silk harness that won't bother their little trachs or mat their hair!
I made sure everyone that got one of my puppies knew NEVER to put a collar on them. I have heard all of the arguments that just wearing them in the house, only using certain kinds....etc.... does not take away from the fact that they are putting your pup in unnecessary jeopardy. JMO. |
I'm not trying to change your mind promise, just explaining why we use collars.
We use harnesses (step-in) for walks. The collars we use only have their tags on them. No leash d-rings so they cannot be used to walk.
We put the tags on the collars because I think they're more comfortable for the girls to wear in their bags or in the home. I'm not comfortable with the girls not having ID tags on when we're not home or in the car. I'm also not comfortable with them wearing a harness without supervision. That's why we chose to use cat collars for our girls.