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Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 01:16 PM
Clothes for Yorkies
 
I read Yorkies are very sensitive to cold but my Aunt told me her grandmother had a Yorkie for years and he never wore clothes and she said wearing clothes makes them sensitive to cold, is this true? Theres a place near me that sell lots of dog clothes very cheap.

lovestiny 03-10-2016 01:27 PM
They should wear a sweater or coat if they are outside in cold temps. Yorkies do not have fur, just hair

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lovestiny (Post 4620431)
They should wear a sweater or coat if they are outside in cold temps. Yorkies do not have fur, just hair
Yes I know but does wearing clothes make them sensitive to cold?

lovestiny 03-10-2016 01:31 PM
No, it does not - it protects them from the cold, otherwise they could not handle.

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by lovestiny (Post 4620434)
No, it does not - it protects them from the cold, otherwise they could not handle.
Ok thanks.I wanna get him a rain coat and a Adi dog hoodie.

lovestiny 03-10-2016 01:32 PM
I saw your other post you are a new yorkie daddy. There is an awesome book on amazon I recently bought for myself I love-called yorkies for dummies. It is full of helpful info for any yorkie owner :)

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lovestiny (Post 4620436)
I saw your other post you are a new yorkie daddy. There is an awesome book on amazon I recently bought for myself I love-called yorkies for dummies. It is full of helpful info for any yorkie owner :)
Yep and im so excited.I'll have a look at that thanks.

lovestiny 03-10-2016 01:34 PM
Totally! He will be super comfy !

capt_noonie 03-10-2016 02:20 PM
Nothing wrong with yorkies wearing clothes! Your aunt's grandmother could have had a yorkie with cotton hair, which is the less desired coat, though it makes them look like a teddy bear and keeps them warmer. The silky coat, which is the standard, is like human hair, with no undercoat to trap in heat, so in the cold winter months, yes they do need a coat or sweater. Some people hate seeing clothes on dogs, but I think if a dog is cold, to neglect putting on some warm clothes for them is close to abuse esp in very cold climates.

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 02:22 PM
Do Australian yorkies have a undercoat?

capt_noonie 03-10-2016 05:37 PM
What do you mean Australian yorkies? Never heard of those. There is only one type of yorkshire terrier, their origins are from England. There are the Biewers, which are from Germany, but their category as a different breed is still hotly debated. Some say they are the same as traditional yorkies, only a difference in color of the coat, others say they are a breed in it of itself.

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4620469)
What do you mean Australian yorkies? Never heard of those. There is only one type of yorkshire terrier, their origins are from England. There are the Biewers, which are from Germany, but their category as a different breed is still hotly debated. Some say they are the same as traditional yorkies, only a difference in color of the coat, others say they are a breed in it of itself.
An Australian yorkie is half Yorkie half Australian terrier.I am getting a Australian yorkie.

capt_noonie 03-10-2016 05:56 PM
If an Australian terrier doesn't have an undercoat, then a mix of the two won't have one either bc yorkies don't, even the cotton coated ones don't. But it calling him an Australian yorkie is misleading. He's a mix.

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4620471)
If an Australian terrier doesn't have an undercoat, then a mix of the two won't have one either bc yorkies don't, even the cotton coated ones don't. But it calling him an Australian yorkie is misleading. He's a mix.
Thats what they are called though search it.

LunarBerry 03-10-2016 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon2k115 (Post 4620470)
An Australian yorkie is half Yorkie half Australian terrier.I am getting a Australian yorkie.
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Originally Posted by Brandon2k115 (Post 4620472)
Thats what they are called though search it.
Oooh you must mean Silkies. Those are half yorkie and Australian terriers. Silky Terriers is the common name. Here in the US silkies often get confused with yorkies, because of their very similar looks. As for sensitivity to cold, it really depends on the "yorkie", even though they may seem ok, sometimes it can get too cold for their health and it's best to give the some protection. I have a cotton coat yorkie and she gets hot very easy, though it don't help that she's a little overweight, too. ^^;
As for if they have an undercoat, I don't think so? if they do it's not much, as yorkies have no undercoat.

Brandon2k115 03-10-2016 06:27 PM
He does look like a silky too but also looks like a Australian terrier.They both seem to have different behaviours and stuff so they are probably not the same.

LunarBerry 03-10-2016 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon2k115 (Post 4620477)
He does look like a silky too but also looks like a Australian terrier.They both seem to have different behaviours and stuff so they are probably not the same.
It's the same it's depending on the part of the world they are coming from or who you're asking - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Silky_Terrier
What Is the Difference Between a Yorkie & a Silky Terrier - Pets

LunarBerry 03-10-2016 06:47 PM
Also, when you have a breed based mostly off two breeds (even established ones), they may tend to favor one or the other at times. Or in some cases, a nice mix of the two. If this dog is half yorkie and half Australian terrier then it's what us folks in the USA call Silky Terriers but as the link I've presented mentions, it'll be Australian Silky Terriers, or some may even refer the silky part as yorkies, but they cannot be officially called yorkies, because there's only one established breed of yorkshire (yorkie) terrier. Biewer terriers are relatively newer than Yorkshire and though very strongly related from that breed's lineage, they are very specific in coloration as well as the other poster mentions, are established from Germany and not from Yorkshire, Britain.

capt_noonie 03-10-2016 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon2k115 (Post 4620472)
Thats what they are called though search it.
Just bc some people call poodle and lab mixes a "labradoodle" doesn't make it an actual breed. Or a chihuahua and a yorkie a "chorkie". It's just a cute designer name, but it's not a breed, it's a mix. I am opposed to breeders purposely breeding mixed breed dogs and selling as a new breed, usually just as expensive as a purebred. Plenty of dogs available in shelters and rescues, usually mixed breed that you can get for hundreds if not thousands less.

capt_noonie 03-10-2016 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LunarBerry (Post 4620479)
Also, when you have a breed based mostly off two breeds (even established ones), they may tend to favor one or the other at times. Or in some cases, a nice mix of the two. If this dog is half yorkie and half Australian terrier then it's what us folks in the USA call Silky Terriers but as the link I've presented mentions, it'll be Australian Silky Terriers, or some may even refer the silky part as yorkies, but they cannot be officially called yorkies, because there's only one established breed of yorkshire (yorkie) terrier. Biewer terriers are relatively newer than Yorkshire and though very strongly related from that breed's lineage, they are very specific in coloration as well as the other poster mentions, are established from Germany and not from Yorkshire, Britain.
But a silky is an actual breed recognized by the AKC. Silkies and yorkies have similar looks to the untrained eye, and they do have some similar breeds in their history.

LunarBerry 03-10-2016 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4620488)
But a silky is an actual breed recognized by the AKC. Silkies and yorkies have similar looks to the untrained eye, and they do have some similar breeds in their history.
That's pretty much my point I was making :3 When I say "established" I mean like they are recognized by AKC or similar.

Brandon2k115 03-11-2016 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4620487)
Just bc some people call poodle and lab mixes a "labradoodle" doesn't make it an actual breed. Or a chihuahua and a yorkie a "chorkie". It's just a cute designer name, but it's not a breed, it's a mix. I am opposed to breeders purposely breeding mixed breed dogs and selling as a new breed, usually just as expensive as a purebred. Plenty of dogs available in shelters and rescues, usually mixed breed that you can get for hundreds if not thousands less.
I know its not a breed of course not, im saying thats what the mix is called not a breed.

mybellababy 03-11-2016 05:27 AM
As for cloths they do serve a purpose for cold, sun, rain they are also fun. My husband and I have a lot of fun dressing our girls up to go out or just a special day. My Hubby likes buying coats for them, He cant seem to pass by a cute little coat. So just have fun with it if you want It doesn't matter what others say.

Brandon2k115 03-11-2016 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mybellababy (Post 4620518)
As for cloths they do serve a purpose for cold, sun, rain they are also fun. My husband and I have a lot of fun dressing our girls up to go out or just a special day. My Hubby likes buying coats for them, He cant seem to pass by a cute little coat. So just have fun with it if you want It doesn't matter what others say.
Im gonna get him a Raincoat and a Adidog hoodie and in the summer ill get him lots of shirts.

Jkpal 03-11-2016 11:44 AM
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I love that you're asking all these questions cuz it shows how much you care and that's a wonderful thing! When it's cold, Piper wears a thick (lined) harness on our walks; she moves pretty quickly so we both stay comfortable as we clip along...Now when we go shopping and it's cold, I always put her in a sweater and she still shivers 'til the car warms up. Our little ones need us to stand up for them and to protect them; we know what they need better than anyone else. I'm so pleased you and Pluto found one another; you're both lucky guys!

Brandon2k115 03-11-2016 11:48 AM
I have a fluffy harness its very warm, I don't know if it will fit Pluto though, we got it for our passed Jack russell and it didn't fit him.

Jkpal 03-11-2016 12:00 PM
I have a feeling you'll figure it all out as you go along! And take pictures so we can see what works; that'll help the rest of us figure stuff out, too!


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