If I was taking mine to MI and they were going to be doing business outside, I would be taking sweaters/hoodies, a coat and boots. My crew are used to Florida weather and have not even liked this last cold spell we have had. You might decide on the boots by how tough their pads are. Mine have pretty soft pads compared to my Jack Russell who runs and runs and builds tougher/thicker pads. Soft little pads will get cold quickly in snow.
I very much agree with what was said about no undercoat. The thick undercoats most dogs have protect them from cold. Without it, our yorkies are much more susceptible to the elements. Extremes of hot or cold can be a huge danger to yorkies.
They are like us in way too -- they can get used to the cold but if unaccustomed it will seem much worse to them. Mine HATE cold weather. But they can only "get used to" so much cold. Their little bodies do not generate a lot of heat to help warm them. Their bodies are usually close to the ground and that can mean some freezing bellies and privates! Watch the hair between the toes -- it can collect snow which melts, refreezes and can frostbite little toes/pads. Ears are susceptible to frostbite too.
I would ask alaskayorkie about what precautions they take with their yorkies in the snow and extreme temps. Theirs are used to the climate though so you may need to do more. I would always err on the side of caution when extremes of temps are involved! |