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Well, my guy isn't "little" per say (16lbs)... but, while I obviously do believe each dog is an individual and some are not going to like the cold, or some aren't going to like the hot, I do think a lot of just has to do with exposure and how you treat them. If you act like it's freezing, and pick up your dog, etc, then they will quickly learn that they think it's cold too, lol. Since he was a pup, I always let him explore all types of weather without acting like anything was different... I will say he definitely follows my lead because I hate heat and humidity, and so does he, lol. I think it's because he sees how miserable I am in it. But we still deal, we've found other things to do in the summer, like the pool. But he honestly probably gets more outside time in the fall/winter, as he lasts much longer, and I'm not miserable either. He would never tolerate boots on his feet, lol. But I do put him in a coat when it's under 30 degrees F. Mainly for my sake - it makes me feel better. I don't want him to over-do it, since he loves the snow so much, the coat lets him stay out longer. The only time I ever saw him shiver was when we were out in the blizzard in '09/early '10 and he was romping in deep snow for about 45 minutes-1 hour w/o a jacket, and then he went to the door and started shivering. Otherwise he LOVES the cold and snow. Here he was a pup: BTW, I am sooo jealous of you in Colorado! lol. I love CO. My uncle lives out there and it's sooo gorgeous! I'd love to be able to bring Jackson one time. |
Oh, and as far as good jackets go... Depending on how much you are willing to pay, Ruffwear stuff gets RAVE reviews. I am hoping to save up and get Jackson a GOOD coat. He's got a few from Walmart, etc, and they do the job, but a lot of times they get very wet themselves, so makes him colder. I really want one that truly does the job, and RuffWear seems to be it. Also, Hurtta makes some very nice jackets. But they run betwen $60-$80, so ... It's kind of a splurge! Yorkies obviously were not meant to withstand the cold like a Husky, hehe, but most I see fair pretty well. The rule of thumb is usually if you need a jacket, they need a jacket. But for quick potty breaks, I am sure she will be fine. :) Check out AlaskaYorkie... Mike's dogs live in Alaska and are very snow-adventurous Yorksters! |
Gracie is trained to potty pads and to the outside. She loves to go outside but I do have to put a coat or sweater on her depending on the outside temperature. I don't take her out when there is ice or snow covering the ground. She is too small and I won't expose her to difficult weather conditions. A small amount of snow does not bother her but when it gets to her belly I don't take her out except if she is feeling like she would like to play in it when it isn't very cold. Our temperatures dropped this week and it is down in the mid 60's at night and it takes a while to get up to the mid 70's during the day. I am loving it but Gracie is not. Gracie has been wearing her warm pajamas at night and her warmer sweater dresses or fleece dresses during the day. She is having a hard time readjusting to the cooler temperatures. Poor baby is all cuddled up against me right now as I type. With my other dog, a Shih Tzu with a huge coat, I would shovel an area for him to potty in when we had a significant snow fall because he was too small to get through the deeper snow. (Anything over 6 inches) I never put boots on my dogs. The cold never bothered their feet. I did have to be careful about salted sidewalks and roads. That salt can cause real pain to a dog's feet so never take your dog in a salted area. |
I love mushers secret. It's a blend of waxes they make it in Canada. It stop salt and ice and stuff damaging the paw pads. It heals cuts and grazes too. I'v used it for loads of little things like Molly's dry skin and Robyn's leather ear. Worked a treat.. The sled dogs use it |
The cold does bother them and that is why all of mine have coats, hoodies and boots. If you just keep working with her with the boots she will eventually let you put them on her. Make it fun for her, give her a treat when she lets you. Good Luck |
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Can you maybe put some of her poop onto a puppy pad? It might help. |
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