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Britster · 09-12-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kval07

I have never put anything on Chester when he goes outside. We live in Michigan and he LOVES the snow. I take him to a big field and let him off his leash he goes WILD. You will see him bouncing around like a jackrabbit. He loves playing in snow/flurries/blizzards, lol. He seems to really like playing in snow that is over his head...i.e. so high I can see the tips of his ears only. And that's if I'm lucky.

Between the two of us, I am the one with a low tolerance of cold weather and I have to chase him down to get him inside. It's a lot of work getting all the snow off of him, since he won't tolerate a hair dryer. I always have sweaters/hoodies on hand for once he is all dried off. The time spent is worth it since he so clearly loves to be outside in the snow.

Sounds just like Jackson! LOL. He refuses to wear clothes - he won't walk. So, I let him run around nekkkiddd. Ha. He doesn't mind at all and adores the snow.

ritzydaisy · 09-12-2009, 05:44 AM

My favorites for Daisy*Mae are the sweatshirt hoodies. They are soft and warm and cuddly--easy to take on and off, too! I also make her fleece wraps that go under her belly to keep it dry.

We have other outfits like a snowsuit, sweaters, etc, but the hoodies are my favorite of all. She also wears them to bed.

As soon as the weather turns cold, she gets her "warmie," which is a tube sock filled with rice and rolled up in a flannel pillowcase. She gets one to take to bed, in her stroller or carrier, or when coming in from the cold. (microwave 1.5 -2minutes)

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your rottie. I know you will just love your new little one. Everyone on YorkieTalk will help you with any questions you have. We get excited when a new Yorkie Lover comes along!

MI Yorkielover · 09-12-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mydoglovesme

Where do you purchase winter items for your yorkie?

Baxter Boo & Doggie Vogue websites or PetSmart/Petco is where Sophie gets most of her winter wardrobe consisting mostly of hoodies, sweaters and tee shirts.

Jackie & my Sophie

yorkie mad · 09-12-2009, 02:07 PM

Tia wears a hoody and coat in the winter and pjs at night .

star28c · 09-12-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies

Every yorkie is different. Brody is "chilly" at the first sign of the weather cooling down . . .he comes in from outside and sits down and looks at me, all I have to say is "it's chilly" and he shivers . . .

He loves the sun and Summer and being warm and toasty . . .doesn't like snow or cold . . .

Rhianna is my hot blooded one . . .she is always warm . . .loves the cooler weather, hates being in the Sun . . .

We keep our end of the house on 62 in the winter . . .if there is no sunlight to warm the house during the day, I put Brody in a sweater for the day . . .no need for sweaters in bed because he'll curl up next to my husband for warmth . . .

i agree coby hates the cold and heat
and he's just a Baby .. so i now he'll probly always be like this
he like the temp at 70 anything under hes cold or higher hot

Julie1760 · 09-12-2009, 04:39 PM

My little Myah wears a sweater to bed at night. She sleeps in her crate. We keep the house at 60 at night in the winter. She loves the heat. She is another that will lay out on the porch on hot days...or lays in the sun by the back door. I will be looking for some jammies for her, but with her being 3 lbs, I haven't found any around here. I only have a Wal-Mart in town..and would have to drive 50 miles to get to a pet place that has any. For now, her sweaters work.

She doesn't wear jackets outside in the winter...she just goes out and comes right back in...no playing in the snow for her.

RoxyLuv · 09-12-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie1760

My little Myah wears a sweater to bed at night. She sleeps in her crate. We keep the house at 60 at night in the winter. She loves the heat. She is another that will lay out on the porch on hot days...or lays in the sun by the back door. I will be looking for some jammies for her, but with her being 3 lbs, I haven't found any around here. I only have a Wal-Mart in town..and would have to drive 50 miles to get to a pet place that has any. For now, her sweaters work.

She doesn't wear jackets outside in the winter...she just goes out and comes right back in...no playing in the snow for her.

Have you looked in the baby dept for anything that you can modify for her for jammies? Measure her length to help with sizing. Just an idea.

ambocken · 09-12-2009, 07:08 PM

We usually start putting on a t-shirt in the fall (especially in the cooler mornings/nights) Most of those we have purchased at either target or walmart. We also have found some baby t-shirts that will fit perfectly!

Both of ours sleep in their crates. We make sure they have cozy blankets to snuggle with when it gets cold at night.

For the snow we were able to find waterproof jackets with a fully covered belly so that they can run and have fun in the snow. They LOVE it!

09-12-2009, 05:44 AM	#17
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 1,904	My favorites for Daisy*Mae are the sweatshirt hoodies. They are soft and warm and cuddly--easy to take on and off, too! I also make her fleece wraps that go under her belly to keep it dry. We have other outfits like a snowsuit, sweaters, etc, but the hoodies are my favorite of all. She also wears them to bed. As soon as the weather turns cold, she gets her "warmie," which is a tube sock filled with rice and rolled up in a flannel pillowcase. She gets one to take to bed, in her stroller or carrier, or when coming in from the cold. (microwave 1.5 -2minutes) I am sorry to hear about the loss of your rottie. I know you will just love your new little one. Everyone on YorkieTalk will help you with any questions you have. We get excited when a new Yorkie Lover comes along! __________________ Yorkie Talkin' with Paula & Daisy!

09-12-2009, 02:07 PM	#19
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	Tia wears a hoody and coat in the winter and pjs at night . __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

09-12-2009, 04:39 PM	#21
Julie1760 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Packer Country!!! Posts: 666	My little Myah wears a sweater to bed at night. She sleeps in her crate. We keep the house at 60 at night in the winter. She loves the heat. She is another that will lay out on the porch on hot days...or lays in the sun by the back door. I will be looking for some jammies for her, but with her being 3 lbs, I haven't found any around here. I only have a Wal-Mart in town..and would have to drive 50 miles to get to a pet place that has any. For now, her sweaters work. She doesn't wear jackets outside in the winter...she just goes out and comes right back in...no playing in the snow for her. __________________ •·.·´¯`·.·•Julie •·.·´¯`·.·• Chloé & Myah

09-12-2009, 07:08 PM	#23
ambocken Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 245	We usually start putting on a t-shirt in the fall (especially in the cooler mornings/nights) Most of those we have purchased at either target or walmart. We also have found some baby t-shirts that will fit perfectly! Both of ours sleep in their crates. We make sure they have cozy blankets to snuggle with when it gets cold at night. For the snow we were able to find waterproof jackets with a fully covered belly so that they can run and have fun in the snow. They LOVE it!