Yorkies and hot weather

[Julie1]

Duncan loves the snow in the winter and plays for hours with Mollie dog (retriever cross) in it, he wasn't so keen on the hot weather last summer but it does get too hot here in UK luckily and a fan in doors is enough to keep them both comfortable.

[sfmadrigal]

Originally Posted by rnnw62

Wow, you could have fooled me that they don't like or do well
in warm weather. I live in Arizona and we are experiencing the
first 100's of the season and I can hardly get him to come in
the house when I feel he should cool off. He still zooms around
like it is 70 outside so I guess warm weather agrees with him?
I was going to buy him a little kiddy wading pool to play in but I
am worried I he will never want to come in the house then. Yes,
he is quite spoiled he has a sand box too...A good alternative to
digging up the yard!

You're practically my neighbor! LOL! We live in Tempe now but are moving to Chandler on Sunday.

Mine get hot. We are outside for a few minutes and they are panting up a storm. I try to keep them in white baby tees to reflect the sun and also protect their skin since I keep their hair short. Maybe they know I don't like the heat either and they are sympathizing?

[az jude]

Originally Posted by rnnw62

Wow, you could have fooled me that they don't like or do well
in warm weather. I live in Arizona and we are experiencing the
first 100's of the season and I can hardly get him to come in
the house when I feel he should cool off. He still zooms around
like it is 70 outside so I guess warm weather agrees with him?
I was going to buy him a little kiddy wading pool to play in but I
am worried I he will never want to come in the house then. Yes,
he is quite spoiled he has a sand box too...A good alternative to
digging up the yard!

In Arizona as well!!! Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area. Bitsy does NOT like the gravel in the yard when it gets hot and will walk around the edge of the block wall fence in the shade to find a place to do her business. Also does not like to potty on the grass unless freshly mowed. Must tickle her fancy!! What characters we own or should I say that own us!!!!

[jackandjill]

Originally Posted by ReconsMomma

I dont take to well to the cold either but I cant imagine having my tummy rubbin on the snow when I walk around like the poor little doggies. I closest thing that has happened to me is snowmobiling we stopped for a potty break in the middle of a woods somewhere cause I could hold it anymore and with all my layers of clothes around my ankles I tipped over and my butt hit the snow. Not a good feeling let me tell you and it was REALLY cold.

I'm sorry but the image that this put in my head made me think of a weeble wobble, I bet that was quite an experience and one you will remember.

[myguyalex]

Originally Posted by ReconsMomma

I dont take to well to the cold either but I cant imagine having my tummy rubbin on the snow when I walk around like the poor little doggies. I closest thing that has happened to me is snowmobiling we stopped for a potty break in the middle of a woods somewhere cause I could hold it anymore and with all my layers of clothes around my ankles I tipped over and my butt hit the snow. Not a good feeling let me tell you and it was REALLY cold.

Laughs...Yeah I supposed it would suck to be a dog. I wouldn't want to go potty outside either. I bet you were frozen after that

[ReconsMomma]

Originally Posted by myguyalex

Laughs... I bet you were frozen after that

Just my butt was

[Clioe]

Right now, it's 105 farenheit in Tucson, AZ & rising. It's hot hot hot. Miffy pants at home and drinks a lot of water. Sometimes I give her an ice cube. I'd only bring her out at about 6pm or so when the sun's down a little. Wouldn't want her to overheat!

[goldcupmom]

It was almost 100 here in ABQ today and Mia hasn't stopped panting all day. Whines a lot, sits by the fridge wanting ice. I think I'm going to get her cut really short. It will also be easier for when she is boarded for a week.

[txshopper73]

Originally Posted by TinkerToy

I read that yorkies do bettter in the cold than in the heat. I have noticed this, because I live in Texas. I want to take Tinker to the lake, but am worried about her over heating. I have a life jacket for her and was thinking that I could keep that wet and it would keep her coo, or I could just dunk her in the water ever once in awhile =). I also wanted to know if they sunburn. Her hair isn't very thick and it parts down the middle of her back, and I am worried that her poor little skin will get sunburned. I really want to take her with me, but I am worried about how she would do. If anyone has any advice I would really really appreciate it. Thanks.

Chester got sunburned once. All around his topnot. He didn't get burned anywhere else. I had bought a x-small life jacket for him and bless his heart, it was still too big. He would start to roll over on his back! We took him to Garner and he didn't like the ole Frio too much!

[rnnw62]

It's nice to see some more people from Arizona on here!
We all kow how hot it was here today and it still isn't
phasing my little guy....Just me! Chandler is definitely
just around the corner from me as I live very close to
the Chandler/Gilbert border. Maybe if you're intrested in
the future we could plan a yorkie get play date sometime?
I would love for him to play with some dogs of his own
kind...

[ReconsMomma]

My aunt and uncle live in Gilbert and I have a close friend that lives in Chandler. He works for Intel. I take regular trips out there to visit and normally bring my babies with me.

I will be out there sometime in July. I am really looking forward to it even though it is really hot.

[rnnw62]

It's a small world isn't it? I see your from Wisconsin. Are
you by any chance a Packers Fan? I only ask because
I am a born and raised Vikings fan. I am originally from
Minnesota if you hadn't guessed...If you would like give
us a holler when you come down and I will give you the
heads up on some nice doggie parks to bring your kids
to.

[ReconsMomma]

HAHAHA............ between you and I and whoever reads this I am a closet packer fan. My all time love when it comes to football is the Tampa Bay Bucs. I grew up loving them cause my grandpa rooted for them all the time. But I love a good football game reguardless of who plays. I especially love the Viking vs the Packers and the Packers vs the Bears games

I will definately let you know when I plan to be in that area. I would really appreciate to know where all the good dog parks are. Thanks

[sfmadrigal]

SWEET! Yorkie play date! The only Yorkies my dogs have seen are each other, LOL!

[bettyeanne]

I had no idea that animals sunburned!! I feel so badly for Toto ... she has gotten pink around her little topknot after being in the sun. Fortunately, we don't have her outside for very long, because we don't like to be hot either. When we have the top down on my car, she doesn't appear to enjoy it even though she usually curls up on my lap with the air conditioner blowing on her. Thanks for starting this thread!