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Are collars dangerous on a Yorkie pup? Sophie is now 6 months old and weighs 3.5lbs. I have always used a kitten harness on her and now a Buddy Belt. I wanted to know if I can also put a tiny collar on her that she can wear with a little bell and identification tag. Are there any concerns I should be aware of if I never attach it to a leash? Can she wear it all the time? |
I think it would be ok. A lot of people use break away collars. I am so glad you are using a good harness! I have a clip that has Remy's tag and id that I clip to her harness.. I think I got it when I ordered a silk harness from chattiesmom |
I like collars with tags, but am very careful using them. Ruby caught her's (the metal tooth) on pillow fringe one time, and was stuck, couldn't move, the pillow weighed almost as much as she does. |
Even when you don't attach a leash, collars are hazardous. If you are using a small kitty collar then it probably has a break-away buckle. Please be sure that it is a quick release - sometimes called kitty klip - and then test the amount of pulling and twisting it takes to make the buckle open. If it is reasonable that your little Sophie could pull hard enough without injuring herself, then the collar is probably reasonably safe. We have lost and/or nearly lost many of our YT fur family members from collars. I'm not talking about carelessness - I'm talking freak accidents -- tags getting hung in a floor vent, getting hung up in plush carpet, wire crates, and the list goes on and on and on. Personally, I don't use collars, but you need to weigh the benefits and piece of mind against the dangers of wearing a collar and come to your decision. |
I don't ;use collars on any of my dogs while in the house. I've had too many bad experiences with the collars. I only put the harness or collar on when they go outside. |
My four yorkies wear collars at all times. Two of them started at 8 weeks old and one at 10 weeks old. I would not leave my dog without a collar and ID tag at all times. They are walked on harnesses. I've never had an issue with a properly fitting collar. |
I like the cat break-away collars. Make sure that they don't break away too easily, and as Chattiesmom suggests test them with your hands. You want something that stays put, unless they actually get it caught on something. |
I would never want anything to happen to her...thanks for all your advice. She is microchipped but I want her to have an id tag on her at all times because even though she is watched like a hawk you never know if something could cause her to bolt when someone opens a door. I think I just might keep her harness on all day from now on instead of just when she goes outside. She seems to be comfortable in her new Buddy Belt and that way I can attach the id tag to that. I thought the collar would be more comfortable for her but I don't think I want to risk it now reading how others have had bad experiences with their babies wearing one. Thanks again everyone! |
I got Maggie a little dog collar at petsmart. I got one of their tags as well. It is a tiny piece of metal that has her name and phone number laser etched onto it by their machine in the store. It is about an inch long and lays flat on her collar, held on by a rivet on either end. You have to poke 2 holes in the collar and the little rivet goes through and you hammer it flat. It won't catch on anything and I feel better knowing that if she ever slips out someone can call me when they find her. She is chipped as well. |
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Both Brody and Sophia have their Rabies tag + another ID tag saying "REWARD IF FOUND" and my # on the opposite side. Both attached to their BB's. It works out great :). |
Of my six, only the three oldest/biggest go out. They keep their collars on. The three that use peepee pads, including my Biewer Yorkie generally only wear them when they go to the vet, for a drive, etc. I bought Zachary a Buddy Belt but he found a way to get his little teeth on it and chewed it up pretty good. It is still wearable though and after reading this thread, I will be putting it back on him. Sometimes we put his collar on to facilitate housebreaking. Louise |
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I have never used collars on my dogs, I just do not think they are safe enough, and worry they may try to take them off and choke themselves, even a break away one. I've seen Suzi my yorkie wigle out of her harness when my son tried to walk her, she only likes me to walk her, but I don't see any reason for a collar while inside. A harness is safer on these little ones, that is my opinion. I do not thin it is good for their necks, trachea, or anything that has the potentiel to hurt them. Both of mine are microchipped, and do wear all their tags with their harness and leash on for walks .Those tags always jingle , and if take themout for a walk at night when it is cooler I always bring a flashllight too. |
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Would you be able post a link or picture of the flat black rivot tag you attach to Yazmin's Buddy Belts. I would really appreciate it as I have not purchased Sophie's id tag yet and would like to see yours and know where you purchased it. Thank you! :) |
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