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Princes mom · 08-08-2010, 08:38 AM

River rock or pea gravel? Which is safer for them. We are thinking about putting some type of small rock in a small area in our yard.
Thanks!!

Maximo · 08-08-2010, 08:51 AM

Pass on the pea gravel. Go for river rock, as long as it is the kind that is large enough not to be ingested or to be a choking hazard.

Princes mom · 08-08-2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximo

Pass on the pea gravel. Go for river rock, as long as it is the kind that is large enough not to be ingested or to be a choking hazard.

Yes, I will!! Since I posted this, I've read a lot of negative comments about pea gravel, the choking hazard was the worst. We were leaning towards river rock, but I was concerned if it is hard on their feet or legs. Prince won't be running on it, and actually doesn't go outside very much, but when he does I just wanted to be sure he would be safe. (He would never be outside alone.)
Thank you for your response!!

chachi · 08-08-2010, 09:30 AM

Id go with the river rock. I have it in my backyard in a homemade stream and have never had any problems. Its pretty to look at also

margaritaville · 08-08-2010, 10:51 AM

Go with the river rock. I have an area of pea gravel. They get it stuck in the pads and drag it up to the patio. Never though of the chocking issue. Oh, well-dh go get that out of the yard

Princes mom · 08-08-2010, 11:36 AM

Thank you everyone!!! River rock it is!

08-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#1
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	What is the best ground cover for a yorkie? River rock or pea gravel? Which is safer for them. We are thinking about putting some type of small rock in a small area in our yard. Thanks!! __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

08-08-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Id go with the river rock. I have it in my backyard in a homemade stream and have never had any problems. Its pretty to look at also __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-08-2010, 10:51 AM	#5
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Go with the river rock. I have an area of pea gravel. They get it stuck in the pads and drag it up to the patio. Never though of the chocking issue. Oh, well-dh go get that out of the yard __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

08-08-2010, 11:36 AM	#6
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Thank you everyone!!! River rock it is! __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

08-08-2010, 08:51 AM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Pass on the pea gravel. Go for river rock, as long as it is the kind that is large enough not to be ingested or to be a choking hazard.