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iheartyorkies · 08-21-2005, 12:25 PM

Hey, Kim! I wanna do shopping and lunch, hehe!! That sounds like great fun! And you're right, they do get chilled after a bath. And here in Indiana I put a sweater on Bo if it's cold and windy. I think yorkies need a little extra warmth in cold weather.

alaskayorkie · 08-21-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbysmom

I do not dress up my Yorkie. I am not judging those that do, in fact I think it is cute. Just not my style. I am way too practical and I don't like bringing more attention on myself. (these dogs get enough attention)

I am just curious if sometimes clothes...like a sweatshirt might be necessary?

Shelby seams to shiver on overcast mornings when we walk so I have started putting a t-shirt on her. Is the shivering a Yorkie thing or do Yorkies really get cold?

I know their fur is not layered like other dogs.

Should I get a sweatshirt for my dog? Anyone have a suggestion for finding a comfortable, practical one?

I'm exactly like you when it comes to dog clothes. Nothing against it, it's very cute, just not my style. My wife, however, is the practical one. She has sweaters and raincoats for Eddie, and while we typically don't let him out long enough in the winter to risk getting cold, I see no harm in it. In fact, I (begrudgingly) dress him up in his sweater and sometimes doggie booties when it's cold. I would like to see what an expert has to say about it, though. My fear is that clothes might reduce the effectiveness of the dog's hair.

shelbysmom · 08-21-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I have sweaters and coats and even what they call Cabana wear for all mine because they do get cold after a swim or a bath or when it is chilly in th morning and evening.

The cabana wear is made out of terry cloth so it is like a towel and it keeps them warm after a swim in the pool. I also have a robe and a hoodie sweatchirt which they wear after a bsth when their little bodies are trying ot warm up again cuz sometimes it takes a while.

Just do some online shopping at the stores listed on here under Products for sale or better yet, you and I can meet at Preppy Pet in Temecula for shopping and lunch!!!!

Sounds like a plan. Just don't pressure me to buy Shelby everything she wants

shelbysmom · 08-21-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I'm exactly like you when it comes to dog clothes. Nothing against it, it's very cute, just not my style. My wife, however, is the practical one. She has sweaters and raincoats for Eddie, and while we typically don't let him out long enough in the winter to risk getting cold, I see no harm in it. In fact, I (begrudgingly) dress him up in his sweater and sometimes doggie booties when it's cold. I would like to see what an expert has to say about it, though. My fear is that clothes might reduce the effectiveness of the dog's hair.

Eddie looks so cute in that sweater! Alaska? I guess you have a good reason to put a sweater on him! uhhhhhhh, I live in Southern CA??? but it has been cloudy and cold in the morning here. honest. plus we are going to vacation in the mountains soon.

sarahr · 08-21-2005, 08:35 PM

Since yorkies have just plain hair, no fur/undercoat they do/can get cold very easy. here is somthing to think about: since their hair is very similar to ours on our heads and your head gets cold, they probably will too since their body is covered in it, make sense. I dress charlie in tshirts ocassionally, Here in minnesota it does get pretty cold, although the winters have been super mild the past couple of years. In the winter charlie wears a sweater to stay warm outside.

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 08-21-2005, 09:38 PM

You all give Vivette a break, we do have snow in Texas. I have a pic to prove it, look close so you don't miss the snow

My three don't real like clothes but when we do get cold weather they have fleece jackets and t-shirts.

Latuya · 08-21-2005, 09:54 PM

Gus has lots of hoodies and sweatshirts. He loves them in the Winter time. It can get really cold here in the San Bernardino Mountains at night. Gus has PJ's too but he HATES them. I don't know how he does it, but by morning time, he has them off and his hair is so knotted it takes me an hour or so to bursh him out. So what I did was,,,,, I got him a doggy heating pad. He loves it. But I won't leave it on at night for fear that it may cause a fire. He has one of those thick soft baby plankets that I put in his crate. He loves it and keeps him very warm at night. I will sometimes see him between the folds sound asleep! It is the cutest thing when the look so comfie.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-21-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbysmom

Sounds like a plan. Just don't pressure me to buy Shelby everything she wants

Okay...that sounds like a deal! We will both exercise some restraint.

Shanatink · 08-21-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbysmom

I do not dress up my Yorkie. I am not judging those that do, in fact I think it is cute. Just not my style. I am way too practical and I don't like bringing more attention on myself. (these dogs get enough attention)

I am just curious if sometimes clothes...like a sweatshirt might be necessary?

Shelby seams to shiver on overcast mornings when we walk so I have started putting a t-shirt on her. Is the shivering a Yorkie thing or do Yorkies really get cold?

I know their fur is not layered like other dogs.

Should I get a sweatshirt for my dog? Anyone have a suggestion for finding a comfortable, practical one?

I live in texas so it doesnt get cold often but when it does my babies have to wear sweaters or coats. Especially my chihuahua. She will just shiver like crazy.

alaskayorkie · 08-21-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbysmom

Eddie looks so cute in that sweater! Alaska? I guess you have a good reason to put a sweater on him! uhhhhhhh, I live in Southern CA??? but it has been cloudy and cold in the morning here. honest. plus we are going to vacation in the mountains soon.

I'd love to say "You Californians don't know nuthin' about cold," but I freeze every time I visit my Mom in the S.F. Bay Area during winter. I don't know if it's the humidity or what, but they always tease me that I must not really be living in Alaska. So I'll let you slide, shelbysmom, if you don't tell anyone I'm an alaska who gets cold in california.

As for you Maddie-Rudy-Mom, I don't know about snow in Texas, but that's one cute Yorkie in the picture. I can't imagine how long it takes to brush -- or how it gets in the snow!

suzysmitt · 08-22-2005, 03:04 AM

I live in FLorida, but we do get a few cold days in the winter, and I'm planning on getting my two some warm things for when we go for our walks. I'm getting a stroller next month, so we'll be about a lot. Forget it in other months because it's so hot here they would melt.

red98vett · 08-22-2005, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Maddie-Rudy-Mom

You all give Vivette a break, we do have snow in Texas. I have a pic to prove it, look close so you don't miss the snow

My three don't real like clothes but when we do get cold weather they have fleece jackets and t-shirts.

haha REALLY !! give Villette a break

It DOES get cold in Texas in the winter but no...not like it did where I grew up...I just think I've been here so long anything under 50 is freezing to me - and yup...the girls wear their sweaters and jammies in that weather - they LOVE their clothes and sometimes I wish it was colder here just to dress them up - they look so cute and they think they're ALL THAT when they're in their clothes - talk about strutting their stuff !

sylvan · 08-22-2005, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

haha REALLY !! give Villette a break

It DOES get cold in Texas in the winter but no...not like it did where I grew up...I just think I've been here so long anything under 50 is freezing to me - and yup...the girls wear their sweaters and jammies in that weather - they LOVE their clothes and sometimes I wish it was colder here just to dress them up - they look so cute and they think they're ALL THAT when they're in their clothes - talk about strutting their stuff !

Villette, I hope you know I was just kidding around...I've been to Houston in January and I was delighted to be wearing shorts and a t-shirt while everyone else was bundled up in sweatshirts and jeans. It's all what your used to....though my friend who lives there sent some great pics from the freaky snowstorm in Galveston....so I'm sure it gets cold sometimes! Bundle up!

red98vett · 08-22-2005, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

Villette, I hope you know I was just kidding around...I've been to Houston in January and I was delighted to be wearing shorts and a t-shirt while everyone else was bundled up in sweatshirts and jeans. It's all what your used to....though my friend who lives there sent some great pics from the freaky snowstorm in Galveston....so I'm sure it gets cold sometimes! Bundle up!

LOL ! OF COURSE I know you were kidding !! You know me better than that girl !.....hehe....that which is why I posted what I said - It's SUPER hot in Houston and after 20 years I'm SUPER tired of it - I think getting back east really really made me want to move back....It DID snow on Christmas eve last year - we were running around the yard going nuts that night - it was really cool and I loved it !

sneri13 · 08-22-2005, 05:42 AM

Ok NJ can get really cold in the winter so yes they wear something. I must admit having a little girl sometimes she get dresses for the cuteness factor. Mac always wears his hoodies or a sweater in the fall and winter. Mellie gets the cute little coats and it seems she doesn't mind wearing the little hats. In fact the little doggie boutique I go to will be getting there new fall / winter line next week can't wait. They also have a web site if anyone is interested.

Just4pooches.com

08-21-2005, 12:25 PM	#16
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Hey, Kim! I wanna do shopping and lunch, hehe!! That sounds like great fun! And you're right, they do get chilled after a bath. And here in Indiana I put a sweater on Bo if it's cold and windy. I think yorkies need a little extra warmth in cold weather. __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!

08-21-2005, 08:35 PM	#20
sarahr Owned by Charlie Bug Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 556	Since yorkies have just plain hair, no fur/undercoat they do/can get cold very easy. here is somthing to think about: since their hair is very similar to ours on our heads and your head gets cold, they probably will too since their body is covered in it, make sense. I dress charlie in tshirts ocassionally, Here in minnesota it does get pretty cold, although the winters have been super mild the past couple of years. In the winter charlie wears a sweater to stay warm outside. __________________ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º° Sarah & Charlie °`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸

08-21-2005, 09:38 PM	#21
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	Snow in Texas You all give Vivette a break, we do have snow in Texas. I have a pic to prove it, look close so you don't miss the snow My three don't real like clothes but when we do get cold weather they have fleece jackets and t-shirts. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cindy, Maddie, Rudy, Polly, Sprout, Angie, and Tucker Rest in peace Lucky 1989-2007

08-21-2005, 09:54 PM	#22
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	Gus has lots of hoodies and sweatshirts. He loves them in the Winter time. It can get really cold here in the San Bernardino Mountains at night. Gus has PJ's too but he HATES them. I don't know how he does it, but by morning time, he has them off and his hair is so knotted it takes me an hour or so to bursh him out. So what I did was,,,,, I got him a doggy heating pad. He loves it. But I won't leave it on at night for fear that it may cause a fire. He has one of those thick soft baby plankets that I put in his crate. He loves it and keeps him very warm at night. I will sometimes see him between the folds sound asleep! It is the cutest thing when the look so comfie. __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

08-22-2005, 05:42 AM	#30
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	Ok NJ can get really cold in the winter so yes they wear something. I must admit having a little girl sometimes she get dresses for the cuteness factor. Mac always wears his hoodies or a sweater in the fall and winter. Mellie gets the cute little coats and it seems she doesn't mind wearing the little hats. In fact the little doggie boutique I go to will be getting there new fall / winter line next week can't wait. They also have a web site if anyone is interested. Just4pooches.com __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge

08-22-2005, 03:04 AM	#26
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	I live in FLorida, but we do get a few cold days in the winter, and I'm planning on getting my two some warm things for when we go for our walks. I'm getting a stroller next month, so we'll be about a lot. Forget it in other months because it's so hot here they would melt.