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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  While I agree a pup probably wouldn't die, there are chances it could pick something up. and with a pup being so small, IF it got sick, that's no fun. Also Jax is bigger than the average yorkie, so of course he would have more reserves if he got sick. Seeing as how the OP hasn't been back on, we don't know how big is the pup? Has it even had any shots? I ask that only bc when I got Uni my "breeder"  said she had her shots already and that I only needed to get her rabies shot at 6 months. Of course, stupid me, I believed her. |
I am not disagreeing that it could happen, but some of the posts (not yours) were just totally over-dramatic lol. "WHY.... OH the horror?!?" type of vibe. Irregardless of size, I would do the same thing. My dog would still have to go outside in the rain and cold, esp. being in Maryland... it can be freezing in the winter months. I know plenty of little dogs <8lbs who fair just fine... I just don't necessarily think this is a size issue. A 80lb puppy can also get very sick and die. Jackson is still a "small dog", and at that age was about 6lbs. But the odds all around if you're being precautious? I just don't think it's evil to expect a pup to go out in the rain or cold.
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Originally Posted by impish Perspective. I live in Oregon. If I didn't walk Pluto in the cold rain sometimes we might never get to go on walks? Does he mind it? No. Do I put a jacket or a hoodie on him? Yes.
Yorkies are pretty durable dogs. He doesn't care what the weather is like.
I walk my poor little dog who gets wet feet and cold in the rain and he loves it. We walk in the rain because well... we're Oregonians. [insert cheesy grin here]
I think it's about common sense - is your dog shivering? Are you walking briskly enough to keep you both warm?
In regard to the OP - my gut instinct I he's too young yet and you should wait until he's fully immunized.
But have fun walking when he's ready - it's good for them and a joy! |
Yes pretty much that ^^