Top 10 Must haves for new yorkie parent??
 

So...I am about to become a new parent to a six year old yorkie (hoping to find out tonight!!). So, I thought I would ask you all for a top 10 list of must haves (or 20 or have nots!) before bringing a yorkie home. Can't wait to see responses and start shopping!!

Everyone's list will be different....but I will give you mine :D

Kwigy Bo bag because I travel a lot

Washable pee pads by Washable and reusable dog and puppy pee pads, belly bands, and diapers by T. Bumpkins & Co.

my AT3 stroller

a Cloud 9 bed made by YHR :)

Madan comb

Yorkie Splash and Shine shampoo and conditioner

sonicare toothbrush

Dremel for their nails

a snuggle sack made by sherryspetstuff(and a human sized one too :p)

CET toothpaste

BalanceIt vitamin supplement (because I home cook) www.balanceIt.com

Unlimited texting/picture package :sidesplt: :sidesplt: :sidesplt:

I have a poodle but my list would be:

1. My Sleepypod (just got it, its a car seat, portable bed, and carrier AMAZING)
2. My Kwigby Boo carrier, for going to resturants.
3. BULLY STICKS, Antlers and Himilayan Chews.
4. Lots of Squeaky Toys
5. My Buddy Belt for Ralph
6. Ralphs Cuddle Cup
7. Stuffinless Dog Toys
8. Peanut Butter Mini Zukes Treats.
9. The Doggy Lawn
10. Grooming Kit I made (nail, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, sprays ect.)

Gotta add my

Choke Free harness Ultra Easy ChokeFree & PawRider Pet Seatbelt Adapter (USA)

Fabuleash :D

BowBiz Bows

and a CAR SEAT is a MUST! I have a Pawrider made by Ultra Easy ChokeFree & PawRider Pet Seatbelt Adapter (USA)

Ok! I need links now!! Lol!

LOL I included the links that I knew off from the top of my head :) A YT search will yield you the rest :thumbup:

1. Something to snuggle in( our first boys blanket is the thing he loves the most to this day...walmart blanket).
2. A delicious dog food of course. Dogs, like people have different tastes..we use royal canin yorkshire terrier.
3. A place to call their own...crate, play pen, etc. For those times when they just need their space.
4. Something to chew on. We all seem to prefer american made bully sticks.
5. Something to play with. Trial and error here, as no one toy works for every yorkie.
6. Something to tear up. again, trial and error here.
7. A couple of brushes and a good detangler spray. Appearance is everything, and yorkies just seem to love to look good at all times.
8. Love...
9. Attention...
10. At least one person he/she can devote their entire life to!

in no particular order

I can only add Lots Of Love !!!!!!

Kwigy bo Carrier - Ryan is the cheapest I found. Kwigy-Bo Dog Carrier, Alex Luxe Dog Bag, Discreet Dog Carrier, Designer Dog Carrier

Madan Brush and comb - toplinepet.com

Food/water bowls
Food (lol of course)

A bed - Cloud 9's are my girls favorite! Cloud Nine Beds*::*Bedding*::*Yorkie Haven Rescue Boutique

Fleece Blanket

Yorkie Slash and shine and Yorkie Sheen (the Sheen is a MUST have detangler!) Yorkie Splash and Yorkie Shine | Yorkie Shampoo and Yorkie Conditioner

Kissy Face Pet Facial Scrub Kissy Face Pet Facial - Le Pet Petite Boutique

Toys
Car Seat
Nutri Cal
Harness
Pee pads (If going to pee indoors :D)

I have to agree on the lots of love and attention. Oh and one last thing....lots of MONEY!!!! :D:D:D

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Nutriti Cal? No pee pads required...apparently Willi has an iron bladder! :D

We dont have lots of money, but our boys are pretty happy...i think.

what you do need is enough money to take care of them in an emergency. I might be off here, but we like to have at least 1000.00 set aside for an emergency situation. We have pet insurance, about 30 bucks per month per dog( petplan). I dont want to discourage someone from getting a dog, but you really have to plan just as you would for a child. We dont have a great deal of money and we have two yorkies, but we are sure that in the event of an emergency they will be well taken care of. The small sacrifices are worth it to us. It all depends on where your priorities lie at the time. something to think about.
Lots of money is not required...but enough to take care of your hairy children is.
Love, food and water are the most important stuff. Just make sure you plan ahead for the unforeseen. Thats what parents do.
We love our boys, and they come first. If they could make it on their own, we might do things differently, but we know they cannot. After all, it was our choice to take them in, so its our responsibility to take care of them. We enjoy every moment!
They take care of us most of the time...

If I had to I would remortgage my house to car for a sick family member aka pet. That goes without saying. So does unlimited love? My pets are part of my family...not negotiable or disposable.

us too... with out a second thought

Not the brand I use but here is a link to one.
Dog Nutritional Supplements: Nutri-Cal for Puppies, Adult Dogs & Senior Dogs

My list was:

Step thru/choke free harness- you'll need to get measurements for proper size. Matching leash/poo bag holder & poo bags.

Outdoor tie out- we don't have a fenced in yard

Cute dogs bowls/mat for food/water

Food- whatever brand the dog was already eating and then another brand to switch them to slowly if their existing food is a poor choice

Crate/ex-pen

Dog beds/blanket

squeaky toys

Training treats/carrots

Shampoo/conditioner/detangler spray- Yorkie Splash & Shine/ Isle of Dogs

Madan brush/comb/hair bows/ties

Savings account/Dog trust

A Good Vet!

Lots of great ideas. At least two leashes in case of breaks. Dog ID tags, and make sure if he is microchipped you change over the name and addy on the file.

I use a crate carrier for the car.

First Aid Kit for the dog.

For the winter time here, you will need a jacket for him.

My Must Have top 10 for an adult Yorkie: 1. Step in harness and regular leash 2.Dishwasher safe ceramic bowls 3. Maden comb & Brush 4. Wire crate and cover
5. Travel carrier for vet trips etc. 6. Unsented baby wipes 7. Microchip and pet tag
8. Yorkie Splash and Yorkie Shine 9. Kong treat holder 10. Dental care kit

Avery's list of necessities:

1. choke free HARNESS (no collar unless around the house). Yorkies get too excited to have a collar and choke.
2. retractable leash with poop bags (responsible pet parent's necessity)
3. ANY and ALL Nylabone products (especially the chewable ones, they will literally save your life)
4. sweet, darling clothes & bandannas
5. Gulpy water dispenser (amazing for on-the-go)
6. dog cologne (for those outside days)
7. brushes (hair & teeth)
8. oral hygiene spray for better breath (or you can buy the liquid to put in water)
9. squeeky toy
10. a blanket to curl up in. We live in Louisiana (even though it's hot) and when I'm at work, Avery just likes to snuggle in something.

Good luck with your new furbaby! They are amazing!