Is your Yorkie a Winter Dog or a Summer Dog? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Britster · 08-06-2011, 06:56 AM

Jackson is what I'd call a winter dog. I'm pretty sure it's his favorite season. He absolutely adores the snow... when the first flakes begin falling, oh my, he runs around like a "freak on a leash!" and just gets sooo super excited.

I really think he'd spend all day out in the snow if he could. He does get cold after about 30 minutes (when it's below 25 degrees or so) so I keep his jacket on him so he can last longer periods of time. But even when he's cold, he usually still wants to keep going.

I mean, I'd say he 'appreciates' all seasons, in reality. He adores his swimming pool time in the summer as he's obsessed with water but I'd say that's the only thing he likes about summer. If it's too hot, he doesn't want to walk or do much of anything. He gets so bored and restless in the summer but I find there's not much to do w/ him. Fall is awesome because the heat dies down and that's when we usually spend most of our time at the dog park or on long walks. And then Spring is always fun because there does come a point where the cold is just TOO much and so those first Spring days, he's always really excited too.

But LOL, in conclusion... I'd say winter is Jackson's fav. Fall is mine

Mom2TwoYorkies · 08-06-2011, 07:07 AM

I have one of each . . .

Brody loves the heat of Summer, loves bathing in the sun hours on end . . .as soon as the change of Season to Fall starts he starts the shiver move . . .

Rhianna is my Winter baby . . .loves the cold and snow and I know she just loathes the Summer . . .she melts in heat . . .stays on the cool tile floor and away from the sun . . .

Me, I'm also a Fall person . . .love the changing leaves and the crisp air . .and all of the Holidays . . I think I feel most alive in the Fall . . .I hate Summer, the humidity and heat, so I just hang out in the a/c as much as possible, don't care too much to go in the pool at all . . .and Winter, forget it . . .I hate the snow and ice and having to drive to work . . .Spring is ok, the weather is transforming . . but I hate mosquitos and bees and things.

backwardsrain · 08-06-2011, 08:32 AM

My Yorkie Jax is a winter dog, I think because he was born in October and I housetrained him in December-Feb. He would stick his face in the snow and get a snow beard, it was so cute! The cold didn't seem to bother him at all. Once he even peed in snow that was up to his belly! Even now he always likes to lie on the cool hardwood floors, often in front of the AC vent.

My Toy Fox terrier, on the other hand, loves the heat and will go outside to sunbathe up until the 90's or so, when she lies in the shade instead. When the heat is on, she always lies in front of the vent. It's funny how dogs' tolerance for heat/cold can vary so much.

Ringo1 · 08-06-2011, 08:36 AM

I would say Lucy is neither. She hates the HOT and the COLD. So, she's a 'spring and fall' dog.

Ringo would be more of a winter dog. He doesn't mind walking in frigid temps but I notice that the heat slows him down.

chachi · 08-06-2011, 08:36 AM

Mine are more summer dogs. When its real cold out they just go out to go potty

Ellie May · 08-06-2011, 08:58 AM

Ellie hates winter. She gets too cold in <5 minutes.
She doesn't mind spring.
She likes summer, but gets hot. Loves to sun herself by a window inside.
Her favorite is fall. She loves to play in the leaves.

Maximo · 08-06-2011, 09:30 AM

Max & Teddy are like me: their favorite weather is a perfect 70-degrees.

They both love snow, but Teddy gets cold easily.

Neither one likes cold winds blowing at their little rear ends.

Neither one likes heat and humidity.

ETA: Max will go out in the pouring rain, but Teddy doesn't like it.

Lovetodream88 · 08-06-2011, 10:01 AM

I think Callie likes fall and spring the best mostly fall but she will spend a lot of time outside in the winter too as long as its not to freezing cold (30 or so) and she has a sweater on. she will spend some time outside in the summer but not very long, when the house gets to cold for her she loves to go lay in the sun.

Lovetodream88 · 08-06-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I think Callie likes fall and spring the best mostly fall but she will spend a lot of time outside in the winter too as long as its not to freezing cold (30 or so) and she has a sweater on. she will spend some time outside in the summer but not very long, when the house gets to cold for her she loves to go lay in the sun.

Also forgot to add Callie also seems to enjoy the snows she hops through it like shes a bunny and one of her favorite things to do with the snow is stick her face in it and get snowy beard lol she will run around like crazy in it when it first starts but she wont play in it much if she dosent have a warm sweater or jacket on.

Teresa Ford · 08-06-2011, 10:16 AM

We live in Fl. All mine do better in the heat than I do. They will sun bathe and play in the yard. Rubin will stay on the screen porch, even when it is in the 90s ! Ginny Joy lays on the AC vent when she comes in from playing. Maybe because they have lived here all their life ? Rubin and Gracie refuse to go out when it is raining. And they hate the chilly damp days of Jan.

Nancy1999 · 08-06-2011, 10:21 AM

Joey definitely like heat better than cold, but it's too darn hot here in the summer for Joey to really enjoy it, although he seems to tolerate it longer than me. So I'd have to say he's a spring dog. Sometimes I wonder what he'd think of snow.

capt_noonie · 08-06-2011, 10:50 AM

I'm not really sure which season Uni likes the best. We've taken her to the snow. She had a blast chasing all the people on their sleds. She ran around so fast and kicked off her boots. Everyone was laughing at her, she loved the attention. She doesn't even mind the rain. Remember she got in a fight with a raging rain gutter.

I know she likes to wear clothes when it's cold. But then she likes to suntan too, even sometimes with a shirt on and she's panting like crazy. However, she will not get into a hot car without the a/c running for a few minutes first. She will walk in the hot sun and not care.

Katie on the other hand, I know she was a mild weather girl. I didn't have her during winter, but she did not like being hot.

Farleys · 08-06-2011, 11:04 AM

Farley HATES the winter. He isnt afraid of the snow, he runs right through no matter how deep, BUT ONLY to do what needs to be done, and then right back in the house. Sometimes it takes him to long to decide where to go potty and then he holds his feet up and waits for me to come pick him up. Pathetic i know. However, he loves being outside, so spring, summer and fall are all his favorites.

hugz4all4 · 08-06-2011, 11:18 AM

Tucker is really neither..lol.. he doesnt like his feet wet or cold...he is my momma's boy..

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jltwigg10 · 08-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Sadly we live in Florida so we dont really have seasons.
We have Summer and almost Fall I think.

All my dogs would most likely be Fall dogs. They seem to enjoy being outside more around the October to Feb time. For us that is our "Fall" Time.

Maybe one day they will see snow and changing leaves. I know I would love to see it again. I saw it for 3 short months during my Navy training up North several years ago.

08-06-2011, 06:56 AM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Is your Yorkie a Winter Dog or a Summer Dog? Jackson is what I'd call a winter dog. I'm pretty sure it's his favorite season. He absolutely adores the snow... when the first flakes begin falling, oh my, he runs around like a "freak on a leash!" and just gets sooo super excited. I really think he'd spend all day out in the snow if he could. He does get cold after about 30 minutes (when it's below 25 degrees or so) so I keep his jacket on him so he can last longer periods of time. But even when he's cold, he usually still wants to keep going. I mean, I'd say he 'appreciates' all seasons, in reality. He adores his swimming pool time in the summer as he's obsessed with water but I'd say that's the only thing he likes about summer. If it's too hot, he doesn't want to walk or do much of anything. He gets so bored and restless in the summer but I find there's not much to do w/ him. Fall is awesome because the heat dies down and that's when we usually spend most of our time at the dog park or on long walks. And then Spring is always fun because there does come a point where the cold is just TOO much and so those first Spring days, he's always really excited too. But LOL, in conclusion... I'd say winter is Jackson's fav. Fall is mine __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 08-06-2011 at 06:58 AM.

08-06-2011, 07:07 AM	#2
Mom2TwoYorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,306	I have one of each . . . Brody loves the heat of Summer, loves bathing in the sun hours on end . . .as soon as the change of Season to Fall starts he starts the shiver move . . . Rhianna is my Winter baby . . .loves the cold and snow and I know she just loathes the Summer . . .she melts in heat . . .stays on the cool tile floor and away from the sun . . . Me, I'm also a Fall person . . .love the changing leaves and the crisp air . .and all of the Holidays . . I think I feel most alive in the Fall . . .I hate Summer, the humidity and heat, so I just hang out in the a/c as much as possible, don't care too much to go in the pool at all . . .and Winter, forget it . . .I hate the snow and ice and having to drive to work . . .Spring is ok, the weather is transforming . . but I hate mosquitos and bees and things. __________________ Deb, Mommy to: Brody & Rhianna Belle

08-06-2011, 08:36 AM	#4
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	I would say Lucy is neither. She hates the HOT and the COLD. So, she's a 'spring and fall' dog. Ringo would be more of a winter dog. He doesn't mind walking in frigid temps but I notice that the heat slows him down. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

08-06-2011, 08:36 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine are more summer dogs. When its real cold out they just go out to go potty __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-06-2011, 08:58 AM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Ellie hates winter. She gets too cold in <5 minutes. She doesn't mind spring. She likes summer, but gets hot. Loves to sun herself by a window inside. Her favorite is fall. She loves to play in the leaves. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-06-2011, 08:32 AM	#3
backwardsrain YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 290	My Yorkie Jax is a winter dog, I think because he was born in October and I housetrained him in December-Feb. He would stick his face in the snow and get a snow beard, it was so cute! The cold didn't seem to bother him at all. Once he even peed in snow that was up to his belly! Even now he always likes to lie on the cool hardwood floors, often in front of the AC vent. My Toy Fox terrier, on the other hand, loves the heat and will go outside to sunbathe up until the 90's or so, when she lies in the shade instead. When the heat is on, she always lies in front of the vent. It's funny how dogs' tolerance for heat/cold can vary so much.

08-06-2011, 09:30 AM	#7
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Max & Teddy are like me: their favorite weather is a perfect 70-degrees. They both love snow, but Teddy gets cold easily. Neither one likes cold winds blowing at their little rear ends. Neither one likes heat and humidity. ETA: Max will go out in the pouring rain, but Teddy doesn't like it. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-06-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	I think Callie likes fall and spring the best mostly fall but she will spend a lot of time outside in the winter too as long as its not to freezing cold (30 or so) and she has a sweater on. she will spend some time outside in the summer but not very long, when the house gets to cold for her she loves to go lay in the sun. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

08-06-2011, 10:16 AM	#10
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	We live in Fl. All mine do better in the heat than I do. They will sun bathe and play in the yard. Rubin will stay on the screen porch, even when it is in the 90s ! Ginny Joy lays on the AC vent when she comes in from playing. Maybe because they have lived here all their life ? Rubin and Gracie refuse to go out when it is raining. And they hate the chilly damp days of Jan.

08-06-2011, 10:21 AM	#11
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Joey definitely like heat better than cold, but it's too darn hot here in the summer for Joey to really enjoy it, although he seems to tolerate it longer than me. So I'd have to say he's a spring dog. Sometimes I wonder what he'd think of snow. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

08-06-2011, 10:50 AM	#12
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I'm not really sure which season Uni likes the best. We've taken her to the snow. She had a blast chasing all the people on their sleds. She ran around so fast and kicked off her boots. Everyone was laughing at her, she loved the attention. She doesn't even mind the rain. Remember she got in a fight with a raging rain gutter. I know she likes to wear clothes when it's cold. But then she likes to suntan too, even sometimes with a shirt on and she's panting like crazy. However, she will not get into a hot car without the a/c running for a few minutes first. She will walk in the hot sun and not care. Katie on the other hand, I know she was a mild weather girl. I didn't have her during winter, but she did not like being hot. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

08-06-2011, 11:04 AM	#13
Farleys No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 551	Farley HATES the winter. He isnt afraid of the snow, he runs right through no matter how deep, BUT ONLY to do what needs to be done, and then right back in the house. Sometimes it takes him to long to decide where to go potty and then he holds his feet up and waits for me to come pick him up. Pathetic i know. However, he loves being outside, so spring, summer and fall are all his favorites.

08-06-2011, 11:18 AM	#14
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	Tucker is really neither..lol.. he doesnt like his feet wet or cold...he is my momma's boy.... __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

08-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#15
jltwigg10 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 1,329	Sadly we live in Florida so we dont really have seasons. We have Summer and almost Fall I think. All my dogs would most likely be Fall dogs. They seem to enjoy being outside more around the October to Feb time. For us that is our "Fall" Time. Maybe one day they will see snow and changing leaves. I know I would love to see it again. I saw it for 3 short months during my Navy training up North several years ago. __________________ Life is a roller coaster. Don't forget to throw your hands in the air and yell.