Anyone takes their yorkie running?

[litanbrook]

Originally Posted by Hrossen11

My teddy loves to go for fast walks/jogs. He is only 3lbs and it amazes me how fast his little legs go. I go at a easy jog and it is for 1-3 miles. I don't take him on my long runs

How old is teddy

[Ldyrev1]

Sounds like something I should do. I actually need the exercise too!! LOL

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by SWHouston

Softie

When it comes to Kaji I'm a big push over. He has me wrapped around his little paw. He gets carried all of 2 seconds. He immediately asks me to put him down.

[SWHouston]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I'm a big push over. He has me wrapped around his little paw.

I know exactly what you mean, except I have it X3

When Becca wants to be carried, SO does Ickey. He thinks he should be first and foremost with everything (typical Puppy). Try handling THREE of those Retractable Leashes and two Dogs in your arms, while you have a 13 lb terror (Sneakers), running back and forth, trying to sniff of every bush in the neighborhood.

As you, anything they want, they got it !

[DexterBoy]

Originally Posted by Hrossen11

My teddy loves to go for fast walks/jogs. He is only 3lbs and it amazes me how fast his little legs go. I go at a easy jog and it is for 1-3 miles. I don't take him on my long runs

Yey! Can't wait to take him running with me I'm not THAT much of a runner, as my boyfriend, so he can definitely keep up with me Or I can keep up with him

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by SWHouston

I know exactly what you mean, except I have it X3

When Becca wants to be carried, SO does Ickey. He thinks he should be first and foremost with everything (typical Puppy). Try handling THREE of those Retractable Leashes and two Dogs in your arms, while you have a 13 lb terror (Sneakers), running back and forth, trying to sniff of every bush in the neighborhood.

As you, anything they want, they got it !

Me, too...x2...unless we are puppy sitting our pseudo pup, Sunny (Shih Tzu)...in which case I often have 2 in the arms and 1 on the ground (being obstinate...did I say that out loud? ) and 3 retractable leads!

Oh, and no, I do not run with Brody and/or Mia. lol

[Tiler]

Our yorkie Quila liked to run at a young age. I do not like to run. So I bought a bicycle and taught her to run beside me on a leash at about 6 months. Now it is her favorite thing. Last summer we ran over 600 kms according to my Iphone. She weighs 10.5 pounds and is very lean though. Her legs are not stubby. She will easily go 7-8 kms. I NEVER pull her....she is ALWAYS ahead of my bike. I have no idea what her limit would be....our record is 11 kms in a run and she still comes home and plays. It is excellent exercise for BOTH of us!

[Yorkiemom1]

I watch these marathon runners in Houston, practicing running around the Medical Center....I have seen them forget all about the poor little Yorkie they are dragging along on a leash behind them, at all hours of the day, regardless of the heat and humidity....all fit and trim and glowing with sweat, while that poor little dog is stumbling, running as best it can, tongue lolled out, ears hanging sideways, barely able to even hold its head up, little paws burning from running on the concrete sidewalk in 96-104 degree weather.....I have actually stopped twice and pointed out that their little dog was about to die, as they drug it along behind them....they were all into their training and plum forgot that babys legs are about 4-5 inches long, and they can NOT run a 6 minute mile, or 7 miles in an hour, in the heat of the day, in 70% humidity. Please just remember you have a little dog at the end of that leash...let the little dog set the pace for your "run"...these are NOT labradors or german shepherds....if you are not getting enough out of the "Yorkie run", then add additional running times to YOUR training schedule, while your baby is "recouperating" at home!

[BellarousasMom]

Bella loves to power walk and jog. I let her set the pace, which kills me. LOL When she's ready to walk, we walk. I love it. Have fun.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by BellarousasMom

Bella loves to power walk and jog. I let her set the pace, which kills me. LOL When she's ready to walk, we walk. I love it. Have fun.

[SWHouston]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

let the little dog set the pace for your "run!

That's good advice. My guys are pretty big compared to most here, and there's a vast difference between how running takes place, between the hotter and cooler months.

Originally Posted by Tiler

Our yorkie Quila

That's pronounced "Ke-Ahh", is that right ?

[Tiler]

That's pronounced "Ke-Ahh", is that right ?

It is pronounced Key-la. As in tequila lol. My wife and I love Mexico and of course tequila..... It's a perfect name for our dog.

[SWHouston]

Originally Posted by Tiler

It is pronounced Key-la. As in tequila lol. My wife and I love Mexico and of course tequila..... It's a perfect name for our dog.

OH ok, I see the "L" there now !

I took a look at your profile, and didn't see a Pic of that little Taco there, or did I miss that too lol

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I watch these marathon runners in Houston, practicing running around the Medical Center....I have seen them forget all about the poor little Yorkie they are dragging along on a leash behind them, at all hours of the day, regardless of the heat and humidity....while that poor little dog is stumbling, running as best it can, tongue lolled out, ears hanging sideways, barely able to even hold its head up, little paws burning from running on the concrete sidewalk in 96-104 degree weather.....I have actually stopped twice and pointed out that their little dog was about to die, as they drug it along behind them....they were all into their training and plum forgot that babys legs are about 4-5 inches long, and they can NOT run a 6 minute mile, or 7 miles in an hour, in the heat of the day, in 70% humidity...

Probably a good thing you did! OMG...I know people are stupid, but how could you forget you brought your Yorkie 'drag racing' with you!!!

I do not allow my (small) babies to walk on pavement, hot or otherwise...never on a street or parking lot, rarely on a sidewalk, and only very occasionally do they set foot on 'other people's grass'...lol. Mine 'expect to' and get 'carried' to and from everywhere. I'm weird...I know!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I watch these marathon runners in Houston, practicing running around the Medical Center....I have seen them forget all about the poor little Yorkie they are dragging along on a leash behind them, at all hours of the day, regardless of the heat and humidity....all fit and trim and glowing with sweat, while that poor little dog is stumbling, running as best it can, tongue lolled out, ears hanging sideways, barely able to even hold its head up, little paws burning from running on the concrete sidewalk in 96-104 degree weather.....I have actually stopped twice and pointed out that their little dog was about to die, as they drug it along behind them....they were all into their training and plum forgot that babys legs are about 4-5 inches long, and they can NOT run a 6 minute mile, or 7 miles in an hour, in the heat of the day, in 70% humidity. Please just remember you have a little dog at the end of that leash...let the little dog set the pace for your "run"...these are NOT labradors or german shepherds....if you are not getting enough out of the "Yorkie run", then add additional running times to YOUR training schedule, while your baby is "recouperating" at home!

Obviously yorkies are not the perfect mate for cross country, marathon runners. But for the occasional jogger (that still has issues from previous injuries) These little guys can keep up well. If and when, we listen to your advice and let them set the pace. I'm not a fast runner, and I don't run marathons. I also don't have a teeny tiny yorkie. (Kaji is 7-8lbs) We do pretty well together, but I wouldn't dare race him. Kaji at full speed can totally tire me out!