Pierced Yorkie ears?!?!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Oh yes. I'm thinking flames to show off his macho side.

Hmm, flames on his butt? somehow that doesn't seem too macho to me. maybe too many friljoles?

[capt_noonie]

Once I went to Mexico on a family vacation as a child. There was a man there with a squirrel and an iguana. Yup, they had earrings. Pierced ears, necklaces, gold all over the place. No clothes though, it was kind of hot. he was there to take pics with tourists and get tips. I was just a child but i was pretty horrified. I don't understand why anyone would pierce an animals ears. It really is for the person and not the animal. You think after they animal gets pierced they admired their reflection all day? Of course not. It's completely different that having a coat or shirt on for warmth. i agree if the dog doesn't like clothes, then fine no clothes. Uni gets cold and won't walk if she doesn't have a shirt on, so I know she likes wearing them. But putting a hold in her body just bc I want attention or to make her look more "cute"? I think it's sickening for anyone who actually thinks it is.

I remember there was a member here, or was reference here that her yorkie had gold rings in her ears. I don't remember if she was for sale or trying to get her pregnant or what, but that lady was something else. She claims her vet pierced the dog.

BTW for human piercing, they use a hollow needle in the gauge that the jewelry will be. There cannot be a needle small enough for a yorkies thin ears. They must be using that old ear piercing gun they have teenage girls use who work at those cheap accessory shops in the mall. I think that's how i got mine done. i was about 10 or so. My mom and older sister were with me. i don't know how in the world my mom thought it was a good idea to let a teenager put a hole in her 10 year old daughter, two in fact, but oh well she did. I'd like to think that I told her i wanted my ears pierced but come on, I WAS 10! i didn't know any better!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Once I went to Mexico on a family vacation as a child. There was a man there with a squirrel and an iguana. Yup, they had earrings. Pierced ears, necklaces, gold all over the place. No clothes though, it was kind of hot. he was there to take pics with tourists and get tips. I was just a child but i was pretty horrified. I don't understand why anyone would pierce an animals ears. It really is for the person and not the animal. You think after they animal gets pierced they admired their reflection all day? Of course not. It's completely different that having a coat or shirt on for warmth. i agree if the dog doesn't like clothes, then fine no clothes. Uni gets cold and won't walk if she doesn't have a shirt on, so I know she likes wearing them. But putting a hold in her body just bc I want attention or to make her look more "cute"? I think it's sickening for anyone who actually thinks it is.

I remember there was a member here, or was reference here that her yorkie had gold rings in her ears. I don't remember if she was for sale or trying to get her pregnant or what, but that lady was something else. She claims her vet pierced the dog.

BTW for human piercing, they use a hollow needle in the gauge that the jewelry will be. There cannot be a needle small enough for a yorkies thin ears. They must be using that old ear piercing gun they have teenage girls use who work at those cheap accessory shops in the mall. I think that's how i got mine done. i was about 10 or so. My mom and older sister were with me. i don't know how in the world my mom thought it was a good idea to let a teenager put a hole in her 10 year old daughter, two in fact, but oh well she did. I'd like to think that I told her i wanted my ears pierced but come on, I WAS 10! i didn't know any better!

Gold rings in a dog's ears! Yikes but yikes! Could tear right through if hangs on something!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Hmm, flames on his butt? somehow that doesn't seem too macho to me. maybe too many friljoles?

It's funny you say that. He does well with frijolitos. Kaji really likes them. It's watermelon that gives him the toots.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Hmm, flames on his butt? somehow that doesn't seem too macho to me. maybe too many friljoles?

That would be Teddy!! I had Mexican food last night and told him I was getting him back.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

It's funny you say that. He does well with frijolitos. Kaji really likes them. It's watermelon that gives him the toots.

Is Kaji afraid of his own toots? Teddy is, lol!

[gemy]

Originally Posted by gracielove

I never put clothing on a dog or had any desire to put clothing on a dog until I got Gracie. When I saw how even cool temps bother her I got her a winter coat and a lighter weight coat along with some loose sweater dresses that are not tight on her fur. A friend in Canada mailed me some dresses she had used on her Yorkie. I rarely put them on her but they are cute and she has worn them on special occasions.

When my thick coated Shih Tzu died I wanted another small dog although I also love larger dogs. My back prohibits me from all that goes into properly caring for a larger dog. I thought a dog 8 to 10 lobs would be suitable. I had no idea Gracie would turn out so small. (Just made it 5lbs) While I have a couple of doggie purses I don't use them often. Usually only use them when we go sight seeing. She gets tired after a while and wants a ride. I feel no need to take her shopping. She is more comfortable at home safe and sound.

She has a topknot but I am trying to find a cut that would look cute on her without one. She doesn't mind it or it would have been gone long ago.

I don't have a problem with dressing a dog if it doesn't mind it. Subjecting a dog to hair dyes and piercings is just abuse. People are trying to inflict their tendencies on the dog and that is just too complicated to go into here. People who should never own a dog are getting them to use as a poster board to others about who they are. It's sad. When the person gets tired of their little project it ends up in a shelter or passed from home to home.

The voice of reason... in an unreasonable trend.

Razzle has booties and a winter coat well actually three coats. BUT he is never dressed up for the sake of dressing up again and again.

He got his winter garments when the first winter here when he was a pup, we went out on day 2 of receiving him for a great walk. HE FROZE. He was game and wanted to walk with all of us, but his little body was just shivering so, and we were walking at a fast pace. I picked him up and put him in my jacket. Of course he was adamant to get out and freeze some more cause his pack was out and about. That is when I realized he needed some protection from the elements. So I went and got them!

I don't put Tshirts or anything on him in our Centrally heated home. He has a nice warm bed in his crate to sleep on, and he is comfy even though overnight we put the temp down to 63 degrees.

I am not sorry to say, NO DOG needs a pierced ear. Good grief, dogs are NOT DRESS UP DOLLS. They are dogs, please let them be the wonderful terriers they were bred to be.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Is Kaji afraid of his own toots? Teddy is, lol!

Not really. When he does toot, he gives me the stink eye like it was me and walks away.

[Belle Noir]

Originally Posted by chachi

I dont think piercing a dogs ears are cruel we do it to children all the time and its just a quick prick then its done. I think it would be cute so to each his own

Regardless of what you THINK, it's been proven to be cruel by the LAW here in PA. And I am sure that other humane societies in other states will follow suit in prosecuting owners for piercing their dogs ears. Especially if they can get a huge media case from it. Huge media cases always brings in a lot of donations and people wanting to adopt.
If you read the links and do some google fu, you will see that the woman arrested tried to use the same argument you used, and it didn't fly with the judge either.
But hey, you want to risk having your dog confiscated, and rehomed and you jailed for piercing your dogs' ears because you think it's cute, by all means, go for it.

[Verbena]

Ok well I have to tell you they do not use punches to pierce. They might use that at Claire's for ears but a tattoo and piercing shops they use a needle especiailly on other body parts. They just put antiseptic on the spot and pierce. Even with nose piercings. Thought I would share

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Verbena

Ok well I have to tell you they do not use punches to pierce. They might use that at Claire's for ears but a tattoo and piercing shops they use a needle especiailly on other body parts. They just put antiseptic on the spot and pierce. Even with nose piercings. Thought I would share

Without any anesthetic or numbing? Do they at least shave the part first and clean it well, wash their hands, put on fresh, sterile gloves, use a sterilized needle, do the procedure in a reasonably clean area? How would one know if it had been sterilized unless it comes from a sealed package?

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Without any anesthetic or numbing? Do they at least shave the part first and clean it well, wash their hands, put on fresh, sterile gloves, use a sterilized needle, do the procedure in a reasonably clean area? How would one know if it had been sterilized unless it comes from a sealed package?

When I had my tongue, belly, nose and ears pierced they did not put a numbing medicine on it-However they did follow the protocol of having everything clean- and yes the needles come in pouches. With my tattoos, he washed his hands, then put gloves on, everything was sterile, and yes he did shave and clean the area he was going to tattoo.. If they do not follow that protocol I would not stay to get tattooed.

[gracielove]

Well, that was the question to begin with. How would you get a dog to sit still while sticking a needle through the nose? I hate to think of the pictures that come to mind. I have kids who in recent years went through some of the piercing craze. I have witnessed some of the painful swelling and infections that can take place in a human with tongue, nose and other piercings. A dog licking it's nose after a piercing just creates pictures of gruesome horror stories in my mind.

I'm glad to say my kids are past that stage and all the holes have healed up. It was bad enough to see my kids go through this I hate to think of a poor dog having to endure this because it is owned by someone so self centered.

[lovespandp]

I would never pierce anything on a dog.... I think it is just sad, and unnecessary

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

When I had my tongue, belly, nose and ears pierced they did not put a numbing medicine on it-However they did follow the protocol of having everything clean- and yes the needles come in pouches. With my tattoos, he washed his hands, then put gloves on, everything was sterile, and yes he did shave and clean the area he was going to tattoo.. If they do not follow that protocol I would not stay to get tattooed.

Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were speaking from experience or knowledge of how the dog piercing was done with a needle at a pet spa named Claire's. Sorry. A needle was used for my ear piercing, too, after a clothes pin and ice numbing, cleaning, etc.