[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Cats307

Question...do they need the life jackets or are they just a precaution? Have they always gone in the water? My daughter bought a house with a pool so planned on spending afternoons there with my grandson this summer. I never thought yorkie would be a waterdog? They have a lab pup so I'm sure they won't be keeping him out of the pool but max needs all the exercise he can get to keep his boyish figure. (Vet said gaining too much weight for his frame)

To be honest, I'm not sure if Yorkies NEED lifejackets or if it's just a precaution. The people who run the pool think it's a good idea and provide them. When Eddie learned to swim, he did it without a life jacket and he swam just fine. Jillie learned without a life jacket too. But they do seem more comfortable in life jackets and I feel more safe. I figure I'm not out to prove anything and if a lifejacket makes me feel comfortable, that's what I'll do!

Neither loves the water. I have to encourage them.