For those with bigger babies
 

My Reece is probably going to weigh 8 - 10 pounds. For you folks that have Yorkies in that range, is it still easy to carry them in a dog purse/carrier? I want my little guy to go with me everywhere and I have noticed that I can get by with taking him more places if he is in a carrier.
What kind of restrictions have you noticed, if any, due to your Yorkie being on the large side.

They do get heavy after a bit. I would suggest getting a carrier that goes across your body or has straps for both arms. Any movement of there weight can throw you off, so the better they like being in a carrier the nicer it is to carry them. I would suggest getting them used to carrier as a pup. Also with a bigger pup, you need to get a bigger carrier, which will all but eliminate the prospect of sneaking them into places they are not allowed.

lexi is 8 to 9 pounds and she is really heavy carry around even in a carrier..
she is mainly tooo big for a carrier... i wish i could take her where ever i go..
ive tried so many carriers, i was using the front carriers, but she was too
big for them, she would hang out of them and oh my back would kill me..
your not gonna believe this, but my little niece gave me her napsack and lexi fit perfectly in it... she looks weird, but who cares, shes with me...i havent
taken her out yet in it...

I dont carry chachi in a carrier. At 10 lbs he is just to heavy to carry around. I have another yorkie that is 6lbs and I carry her in a carrier but even she gets heavy.

Unfortunately I am limited to taking Buddy with me. He was suppose to go everywhere with me but who knew he would reach 13lbs? I take him to the pet stores for food and treats thats it!:confused: He is heavy and will not fit into any carrier, a suitcase maybe!:D

There are carriers out there to hold the biguns. Logan weighs 12.6 & I found him a carrier at petsmart (tan w/ blue flower) that he fits in. I also have a GiGi Olivia carrier & a celltei (he has tons of room in the celltei). Once I figure out paypal I'm going to be selling the Gigi & the celltei. PM me if interested (with his measurements just in case).

can we see pictures of the carriers please

i have no problems carrying my dogs at all they are about 9lb and 6lb both at the same time BUT i am also use to carrying around my toddler and she weighs a good 45lbs by now

this is the celltei size med. selling for $100 free shipping within US. Used once.

http://www.celltei.com/celibap.html

The gigi Olivia looks very similar to this one only it's a size large measurements 16"L X 10.5"H X 8"W. Selling for $25 free shipping within US. Used a few times excellent shape.

http://pacificpetshop.com/product/GC2008LAV

If you want them now you can either pay by check or wait til I get my paypal set up to accept payment. Thanks.

Mine is bigger than what was planned. He ranges between 7-8lbs. Long legs. I use a celltei carrier for errands and a carrier on wheels which is bigger if I take him to work and need him zipped up longer. He gets heavy but I am little.
suzie

Thanks everybody. I am glad I still have some hope of Reece being a shopping buddy. I have already started to carry him in a carrier so he will be used to it. Maybe my muscles will build up while he grows so that once he is grown he won't feel as heavy :p

If you will be going to the malls, get a stroller.:D

I have two yorkies. My larger one Lulu is 8 1/2 pounds. I have had the best luck with the original puppy purse. It is sold on the internet under that name for the website. I know many on here have objections to it, but if you measure your pup well and it fits perfectly, it is a godsend. When it fits perfectly, it is comfortable and convenient. It is only meant to carry them in, not keep them in as a confinement. But for my larger pup it allows me to be able to take her some places. However, the pup is not hidden, and it does garner attention at times because of its uniqueness.

Try looking at www.petsplaza.com.au

Its an Australian site but I know the carriers are sold in the US. They are car seats/backpacks/roller bags. Bailey LOVES hers and it says they are suitable for dogs up to 17 lbs

I agree, the strollers are great. I got one that my 11 lb Shih Tzu and my 4 lb Yorkie fit in with plenty of room to spare. It has a basket to hold things, a cup holder for a water bottle, zips up from the front or back, folds very easily and is very, very well made. I got mine from Petedge.com and with shipping it was $79.00. I love it and use it all the time. I walk for exercise and it's so easy to just load up the stroller and off we go. My dogs absolutely love their stroller, also. I could walk forever and they would be content!
The front, back and parts of the sides are black mesh netting for ventilation, so unless someone really looks inside the stroller, many people just assume it is a human baby in there! I have had some funny moments when people realize it is really 2 furbabies in there!! LOL! Little kids especially get a charge out of seeing 2 dogs in their stroller. Then when they get a good look at my Yorkie, who is always dressed when we go out; the kids really love it.
I swear, I could make a fortune if I had an endless supply of Shih Tzu & Yorkie pups and the stroller, to sell. I am ALWAYS approached by someone that wants to know how to get either a Shih Tzu or Yorkie pup or the stroller.

Though his parents were both 6lb-ers, my Sully is now 10 pounds. I fought disappointment with this for a while....though I NEVER regret getting him, Sully is the light of my life, but anyway....I still take him everywhere! He loves his carrier and to be honest, I don't even notice me thinking he's any sort of burden. We go where we go, when we go, and we love it! :)

While Sailor does get heavier quicker than Magic....we still take her with us!

But since we purchased a stroller life is great......it is so easy to take both of them!! I truely believe the stroller and car seats are the 2 best investments we have made since our best investment ever which was Magic & Sailor!

I'll Bet....
 

I'll bet you look cute pushing your babies around. How about a picture of them in their ride?:)
Teri:animal-pa

I have never intended to take my dogs with me everywhere I go. But, when I go places they can go, I take them.

My Yorkie is 12+ pounds, and there is no way I would want to haul him around in a carrier. And - my Bichon weighs 24 pounds.

When we go out and around, they ride in their carseats - and then it's on the leash for them. But, as I said I only take them where they are welcome.

My dogs do get out quite a bit. They both have occasional sleepovers with friends and relatives - which they love. They also visit friends, relatives, and neighbors with me. They go on walks in the park - and have spent many weekends at the lake. They even occasionally go to work to visit (if I'm only going to be there for an hour or so.) So -- they do get out and around.

My dogs don't mind staying at home at all. They have done it since I got them, and they have never whinned or cried when I leave. When I get ready to leave for work -- my little Yorkie runs and jumps in his bed....he gets ready to take his first nap of the day. I have certainly never had any separation anxiety issues - and I am glad for this after hearing some of the problems that many of you have.

Good luck - Carol Jean