Can Yorkies wear collars?

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

True. A tighter collar might not get caught on their jaw, but other things CAN happen when using collars. You choose to use them, fine.
However, OP wanted to know when her furbaby can wear a collar and I think it is great to share ALL experiences when wearing collars without insulting.

well said....I agree

Harnesses can be dangerous when you aren't with your pet - there was a member here who thought she could leave her puppy in a playpen or expen (can't remember) wearing a harness while she stepped out - she came home and you know the end of that story - it was horrible to read

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by red98vett

well said....I agree

Harnesses can be dangerous when you aren't with your pet - there was a member here who thought she could leave her puppy in a playpen or expen (can't remember) wearing a harness while she stepped out - she came home and you know the end of that story - it was horrible to read

awe..I bet it was. Loosing a baby is bad enough, but in such a horrible way


I use only a harness when we go out and just clip their id's and such on one if it's rings
(besides, every girl has to have her accessories...right??) and...I gots me some bigger girls so no worry about stepping on anyone here.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by jerzygirl

My Jade has 3 rhinestone collars and very nice ID tags, but they are for outings only. She she likes to crawl under dressers and beds so I don't keep them on her in the house because I am afraid she will get stuck somewhere. She also hates to hear things clinging around. She has coats with D-rings for the winter and mesh harness's for the summer.

good point - especially if she likes to crawl under stuff

I know alot of people like the noise of tags - especially with tiny dogs but I don't think I would - my girls follow my every move and hearing little jingles 24/7 would probably drive me nuts

We should have tags on them I know - I keep my girls tags handy if needed...but in the last 17 years of having dogs - never have had a need

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by red98vett

good point - especially if she likes to crawl under stuff

I know alot of people like the noise of tags - especially with tiny dogs but I don't think I would - my girls follow my every move and hearing little jingles 24/7 would probably drive me nuts

We should have tags on them I know - I keep my girls tags handy if needed...but in the last 17 years of having dogs - never have had a need

Too late!! LOL Your already there

[jadabug]

I don't use collars or a harness on my babies when we are home or they are home alone, for the simple fact that they can get caught so easily on something. My babies are never out without me and they wear a harness when we are outside. When I first adopted Jada I did put a collar with her tags and a bell so I would be able to hear her walking around. I had never had such a tiny dog before and was scared to death of stepping on her. I would always take the collar off before going to work. I got busy one morning and left without taking it off. I was physically sick when it dawned on me of what I did. I could imagine her getting her tags stuck in the walls of her x-pen, luckily my in-laws live right next door. My father-in-law went over and took her collar off for me. I have never put it on her since. Why take that risk when you don't have too.

[BabyBrizzy]

Originally Posted by Chili Dawg

If the collar is adjusted properly, that will not happen. I know this from experience. Zena's collar was too loose and it got caught in her jaw as described earlier in this thread. I adjusted the collar and the problem was solved. What is so hard about that? D'oh! If one cannot properly adjust a simple dog collar then, by all means, get a harness. But to say a collar should never be used is just ridiculous.

***E-Slaps to the back of Chili Dawg's head***

Why be so rude to people and personally attack them after they share a traumatizing experience?? That was rude, inconsiderate, and definitely uncalled for! If you want to use collars then thats your right, but dont be hurtful to other people because they caution about the risks of using them. That is ignorant and childish and you should be ashamed!

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by BabyBrizzy

***E-Slaps to the back of Chili Dawg's head***

Why be so rude to people and personally attack them after they share a traumatizing experience?? That was rude, inconsiderate, and definitely uncalled for! If you want to use collars then thats your right, but dont be hurtful to other people because they caution about the risks of using them. That is ignorant and childish and you should be ashamed!

I second that

[Yorkiedaze]

I don't use collars at all. I did at one time (not for walking them, just for ID) till someone posted that their dog, or "a" dog got hung up and died on a fence I think. I just use the harness when we go anywhere and for walks with their tags attached with a claw clip so I can change it with each harness they wear. Mine are never out of my sight. I even go outside each and every time they do just in case any birds of prey are lurking about.

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by Lou

NO!

Read this thread I posted not all that long ago!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...k-god-cpr.html

I am so sorry this happened to you!

It's a great example of why collars can be so risky in additional to the other "common sense" reasons already mentioned here.
What happened to your baby is raising awareness of something that can happen in the flash of an eye and could have ended with a horrible outcome.
We never use collars, we use a harness and their tags are on the harness!

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by ziggy925

Collapsed Trachia is a genetic condition which has nothing to do with using a collar

Wrong! Collapsing trachea can be caused by BOTH.
Please take the time to research things a bit further before you advise others, espeicially when it has already been stated and discussed by so many in the previous posts. You never know who is going to take what you post for fact and end up suffering the consequences because of it.

All sites discussing how collars contribute to collapsing trachea.
Tracheal collapse, collapsed trachea
http://www.vetinfo.com/dtrachea.html
Collapsed Trachea in Dogs
Michigan Veterinary Specialists - Collapsing Trachea

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Chili Dawg

If the collar is adjusted properly, that will not happen. I know this from experience. Zena's collar was too loose and it got caught in her jaw as described earlier in this thread. I adjusted the collar and the problem was solved. What is so hard about that? D'oh! If one cannot properly adjust a simple dog collar then, by all means, get a harness. But to say a collar should never be used is just ridiculous.

It's not just a simple matter of adjusting a collar....they can get hung up on anything.

Yorkies are prone to collapsed trachea.....no collars for any of my dogs and never used them and don't think they should ever be used on yorkies.....

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ziggy925

I mostly use a collar only, especially since Ruger outgrew his harness. While I do agree that a harness is a good idea, and I'm looking for another one, some trainers recommend a collar when training because the dog feels some resistance when he pulls.

Collapsed Trachia is a genetic condition which has nothing to do with using a collar, although I have seen people pulling so hard on their dogs it looks like their little heads are going to pop off. If this is you, yeah, get a harness.

BTW, IMHO your dog should have an ID tag on at all times. You can put a harness on over a collar, and the average person who finds your dog hasn't got a clue about chips.

Collapsed trachea can be genetic...however, collars and environment can contribute to it....especially yorkies...

Having your tags on your dog may or may not help you getting your dog back.....if one really wants to they remove the collar, they can't remove the mircrochip

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Lou

NO!

Read this thread I posted not all that long ago!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...k-god-cpr.html

Lou I am so sorry you had this horrible experience, but so glad everything turned out ok.

Thank you for sharing the story again (I hadn't seen it before), as you have helped me decide against using collars on my dogs. I debate about it cause I would like ID tags (in addition to microchip), especially for my 2 little ones, but after hearing your scary story, I probably won't.

[cj125]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Wrong! Collapsing trachea can be caused by BOTH.
Please take the time to research things a bit further before you advise others, espeicially when it has already been stated and discussed by so many in the previous posts. You never know who is going to take what you post for fact and end up suffering the consequences because of it.

All sites discussing how collars contribute to collapsing trachea.
Tracheal collapse, collapsed trachea
Trachea Problems
Collapsed Trachea in Dogs
Michigan Veterinary Specialists - Collapsing Trachea

Originally Posted by Mardelin

It's not just a simple matter of adjusting a collar....they can get hung up on anything.

Yorkies are prone to collapsed trachea.....no collars for any of my dogs and never used them and don't think they should ever be used on yorkies.....

yep - I never use a collar. I wouldn't use one on a large dog either. My x-BIL had a lab who jumped up on his doghouse and hung himself on the fence in a matter of minutes.

[Cha Cha]

I used collars only for walks, but after reading here, I will soon be switching over to harnesses. I never leave anything on my pets when I leave them unattended in the house. Heck, they get tangled up in underware! Think of it like this....if you can imagine what "could" possibly go wrong, then it "can" go wrong. And that pretty much goes for anything around your house. There are many stories here to prove this. Not all accidents can be prevented, I am not saying that at all we just do our best to prevent them and coming here to ask questions and learn is a great way to start!