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airstreamer · 06-27-2009, 04:00 AM

When walking Tyler we always use a harness, we have never put a collar him or on any of our Yorkies ever. My question is: If we decide to put a collar on Tyler just to hold identification in case he get lost what type of collar would you recommend............thanks

jeanm1963 · 06-27-2009, 04:25 AM

I have seen people use a quick release collar , this will prevent an accident.. They sell these in the cat area at pet stores.

jencar98 · 06-27-2009, 04:47 AM

If you absolutely must have a collar on him, use the quick release cat collars, as the above poster suggested. Microchipping is probably the best way to identify him, if Tyler were to get lost.

Wylie's Mom · 06-27-2009, 05:56 AM

I have my guys chipped and collared w/ ID tags at all times. I get the break away collar from here: Cloe's Collars

And make sure you fit the collar properly - not too loose at all, bc you don't want it to get hooked on anything.

ChantalB · 06-27-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

If you absolutely must have a collar on him, use the quick release cat collars, as the above poster suggested. Microchipping is probably the best way to identify him, if Tyler were to get lost.

I would also suggesting the microchips.

Collar are so easy to removed and throw away. And it get the yorkie hair all tangles!

zcb · 06-27-2009, 05:55 PM

Scooter uses a breakaway with his rabies tag for in the house but when he goes outside he has his harness on.

mjharpst · 06-27-2009, 06:03 PM

Ours both were just normal small collars but they have had them on since they were babies (we dont use them to walk but just to have for ID). I have used the quick release collars but have found that they sometimes wear out (the plastic pieces) and have come home and they were on the floor and put them on and again they were off. Good luck finding something that you like.

lucirbc · 06-27-2009, 06:15 PM

i had a lupine (brand) small collar with her tags on, but i finally just attached her tags on her harness so she doesn't have to wear both all the time

Willows Mom · 06-27-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by airstreamer

When walking Tyler we always use a harness, we have never put a collar him or on any of our Yorkies ever. My question is: If we decide to put a collar on Tyler just to hold identification in case he get lost what type of collar would you recommend............thanks

My Willow has a Cat collar on. His collar is not used for attaching a leash to. We use a harness when walking. If you are putting a collar on him for safety measures (attach Identification tags),I suggest only the cat coolars. Cat collars are retractable and safe for them.

Timba212 · 06-28-2009, 03:30 PM

I use a harness for my baby and i also put on a collar with all his info on it... it doesnt bother him at all iv'e been doing this since he was small so he is used to it... i like the harness because its better to use with a retractable leash... instead of around the neck which could injure there baby small fragile little necks...

nneessaa · 06-28-2009, 03:55 PM

I just use a regular collar for ID tags. I also have an ID tag on his harness in case he gets away on a walk. Some people have no idea what a microchip is and won't even take the dog to the vet. Collars would reunite him with you quicker IMO. I use a leather one right now but I ordered a new Aspen Pet one from Petco online. They have a huge sale right now. The collar is about 50% off, so about $6, and then you get $5 off the leash (which was orginally $12, but is on sale for $6, so it is only 99 cents). Total: $7 for collar & 6' leash!! Also if you spend $50 you can get $10 back and free shipping if you use pay later. There's always stuff you can buy for them!!

gramsof1 · 06-28-2009, 03:57 PM

We use a harness on Tiki and she only wears it when we leave the property. We are totally fenced and she can't get out. Plus she is chipped. On top of that, she comes when called. She will not cross the logs out front, no matter what.

We have the world's perfect little girl.

Tiki's proud Mom

06-27-2009, 04:00 AM	#1
airstreamer Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MI Posts: 46	What type of collar.......... When walking Tyler we always use a harness, we have never put a collar him or on any of our Yorkies ever. My question is: If we decide to put a collar on Tyler just to hold identification in case he get lost what type of collar would you recommend............thanks

06-27-2009, 04:25 AM	#2
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	I have seen people use a quick release collar , this will prevent an accident.. They sell these in the cat area at pet stores. __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

06-27-2009, 04:47 AM	#3
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	If you absolutely must have a collar on him, use the quick release cat collars, as the above poster suggested. Microchipping is probably the best way to identify him, if Tyler were to get lost. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

06-27-2009, 05:56 AM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I have my guys chipped and collared w/ ID tags at all times. I get the break away collar from here: Cloe's Collars And make sure you fit the collar properly - not too loose at all, bc you don't want it to get hooked on anything. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-27-2009, 05:55 PM	#6
zcb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 509	Scooter uses a breakaway with his rabies tag for in the house but when he goes outside he has his harness on. __________________ “My little dogs ... heartbeats at my feet.” ― Edith Wharton -

06-27-2009, 06:03 PM	#7
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	Ours both were just normal small collars but they have had them on since they were babies (we dont use them to walk but just to have for ID). I have used the quick release collars but have found that they sometimes wear out (the plastic pieces) and have come home and they were on the floor and put them on and again they were off. Good luck finding something that you like. __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

06-27-2009, 06:15 PM	#8
lucirbc YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 273	i had a lupine (brand) small collar with her tags on, but i finally just attached her tags on her harness so she doesn't have to wear both all the time __________________ Luci West Palm Beach, Fl Triton dob 09.06 Newfie/Shepard Mix Lilo dob 06.07 Frenchie/Pit Mix Coral dob 12.1.08 Yorkie

06-28-2009, 03:30 PM	#10
Timba212 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BKLYN.NY Posts: 328	I use a harness for my baby and i also put on a collar with all his info on it... it doesnt bother him at all iv'e been doing this since he was small so he is used to it... i like the harness because its better to use with a retractable leash... instead of around the neck which could injure there baby small fragile little necks... __________________ MoM to TIMBA & MAGGIE

06-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#11
nneessaa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA, USA Posts: 516	I just use a regular collar for ID tags. I also have an ID tag on his harness in case he gets away on a walk. Some people have no idea what a microchip is and won't even take the dog to the vet. Collars would reunite him with you quicker IMO. I use a leather one right now but I ordered a new Aspen Pet one from Petco online. They have a huge sale right now. The collar is about 50% off, so about $6, and then you get $5 off the leash (which was orginally $12, but is on sale for $6, so it is only 99 cents). Total: $7 for collar & 6' leash!! Also if you spend $50 you can get $10 back and free shipping if you use pay later. There's always stuff you can buy for them!! __________________ Vanessa & Scruffs (2 year old Yorkie) RIP My Little Neu (16 year old Cocker Spaniel)

06-28-2009, 03:57 PM	#12
gramsof1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 50	We use a harness on Tiki and she only wears it when we leave the property. We are totally fenced and she can't get out. Plus she is chipped. On top of that, she comes when called. She will not cross the logs out front, no matter what. We have the world's perfect little girl. Tiki's proud Mom