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omega · 03-27-2007, 05:01 PM

OK, I would like to know if there is anyone on this site that doesn't gussy up their dog and treat them like a kid.

So many go apey over clothes and such. Are there any that don't? I don't see any posts about NOT treating them this way.

I'm not talking about healthy food and treats and tons of beds and nice carriers...

I'm talking about the clothes and shoes, etc.....

And why do poeple treat Yorkies this way? Is it just because they are small and cute? I'm just curious...

Come on, any closet "regular" dog owners here?????

Please this is NOT to offend those who do... I have dresses and stuff myself.....

Mardelin · 03-27-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by omega

OK, I would like to know if there is anyone on this site that doesn't gussy up their dog and treat them like a kid.

So many go apey over clothes and such. Are there any that don't? I don't see any posts about NOT treating them this way.

I'm not talking about healthy food and treats and tons of beds and nice carriers...

I'm talking about the clothes and shoes, etc.....

And why do poeple treat Yorkies this way? Is it just because they are small and cute? I'm just curious...

Come on, any closet "regular" dog owners here?????

Please this is NOT to offend those who do... I have dresses and stuff myself.....

Since I'm an exhibitor I for one don't dress my dogs, well topknots when they're being shown....but for clothes, naw, fastest way to ruin a coat.....they are kept in wraps to protect their coats and bathed every 4 days....secret to growing coat is to keep it clean.

Percys_mamma · 03-27-2007, 05:08 PM

I think I would qualify....but I do go apey over collars and harnesses. (Percy already owns like 5 different collars) But, for the most part, he is just a "regular dog"

Although, I love looking at all the little guys dressed up.

NIKITA & LILO · 03-27-2007, 05:15 PM

I'm not big on dressing up Lilo!
She just has some harnesses and sweaters for winter and that's it!!!
I don't like dresses on regular days except maybe halloween!!!

MsCheryle478 · 03-27-2007, 06:14 PM

Count me in then. I have a little zoo going and had never even considered dressing any of them. Then I got Bijou in the middle of winter. Here in Nebraska we were having day after day of below zero temps. A few rooms in our home have hardwood floors, so they were even cold. So I went to Ebay and bought her a couple fleece sweaters. She needed them as she was soooo cold. Part of her shaking was just from nerves (being away from the puppymill and all) and the other part was she was cold and has no hair. But that is all she owns. Now that spring is here, she goes naked and loves every minute of it. She did have a top knot for a few days after her first trip to the groomers last month. But the little Chin I have thought it was a great toy and for those few days he had an advantage when playing. So it came back out. She really doesn't even have enough hair for a top knot.

my2boyz · 03-27-2007, 06:21 PM

We have 2 regular, no frills boyz here. They wear their harness when we walk or go somewhere but other than that they go commando. They do have great food, several nice beds and toys out the wazoo but they aren't spoiled by any means. Now, I did buy them each a life jacket today but that's a necessity...not a frill.

Isabel · 03-27-2007, 06:21 PM

No clothes for my dogs... I just enjoy buying hair thingies and making bows... for me, a topknot is enough, just love a natural yorkie coat...

PS: I just remembered, coats for the winter, but just because they are a necesity...

Wylie's Mom · 03-27-2007, 07:16 PM

No clothes for me. Or rather, for my dog! Looks like too much work!

bornnygurl · 03-27-2007, 07:36 PM

I don't dress up my Doxie's does that count? I think they would look stupid in dresses. Not to mention they are rough and tumble girls who would probably hate it. LOL! Contrary to popular belief even though I dress up Queequeg she still gets treated like a dog within reason. She sleeps in my lap during naps in the day but at night sleeps in her crate, I also don't take her every single place I go (she goes occasionally with me in a carrier). She is also obedience trained and will continue to be trained in some advanced tricks. I also don't throw my dogs birthday parties. The reason why I dress up my Yorkie and not my Doxies? Besides the reason above: Because she enjoys it and she is small and gets cold when the weather is anything under 70 degrees. I equate wearing dresses to wearing sweaters. I guess I don't see what the big deal is....*shrugs*

omega · 03-28-2007, 05:40 AM

It's not a big deal at all.

I was just wondering if there were people on here who didn't do it cause I read so much about people who do...

I bought clothes for mine but they never wear them except for the occasional tank top day! They do wear coats in winter at times cause it gets mighty cold here in MN.

Hmmm. Maybe it's time to sell those pretty dresses....

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judyeve · 03-28-2007, 05:53 AM

Max only wears his black hoodie and his red velour vest with his tigers on it. (It's very cool!) He did wear a skull and crossbones shirt and necklace for halloween. When I put anything else on him, he puts his little head down and freezes or hides. The coats are for warmth and allow him full freedom of movement. I think that's what freaks him out - when he feels confined in clothes, so he doesn't wear any. I want to get him a light Yankees jacket, but they're about $30 - 40 and there's no spring or fall anymore so Idon't know if I'll bother.

Judy

Ceibasmom · 03-28-2007, 06:50 AM

Ceiba has 1 little t-shirt that she wears when we go to someone's house. It normally comes off after 15-20 minutes. That's about it!
And she does wear her everyday harness with ID tags (it's a teeny harness and she's used to it), but that's the extent of our dress up time. Besides, even though she's an indoor dog, I think Ceiba would much rather be an outside doggie! (She REALLY enjoys getting dirty in the grass/dirt/leaves)

Lexi Rae · 03-28-2007, 07:01 AM

i have 2 drawers full of clothes, but lexi hardly wears them...i just like
to buy

celstu1 · 03-28-2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omega

OK, I would like to know if there is anyone on this site that doesn't gussy up their dog and treat them like a kid.

So many go apey over clothes and such. Are there any that don't? I don't see any posts about NOT treating them this way.

I'm not talking about healthy food and treats and tons of beds and nice carriers...

I'm talking about the clothes and shoes, etc.....

And why do poeple treat Yorkies this way? Is it just because they are small and cute? I'm just curious...

Come on, any closet "regular" dog owners here?????

Please this is NOT to offend those who do... I have dresses and stuff myself.....

to not offend either... i am a 'regular' dog owner. and not in the closet about it. My boys do not own shoes or clothing. They each have one sweatshirt that they won't keep on so I don't bother! They are never dressed up! I do not own a carrier either, I do not take them shopping in the store, they stay home when I need to go places. I take them to choice friends houses or somewhere for them to run & play! They have toys and good food and they are spoiled, but not treated like actual skin kids!

Lexi Rae · 03-28-2007, 07:19 AM

well, lexi is treated better than most skin kids.. why?? cause shes all
i have..... and i wouldnt have it any other way.... sure people laugh at me,
but the hell with them.... they just wish they had what i have...

03-27-2007, 05:01 PM	#1
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Treating Yorkies OK, I would like to know if there is anyone on this site that doesn't gussy up their dog and treat them like a kid. So many go apey over clothes and such. Are there any that don't? I don't see any posts about NOT treating them this way. I'm not talking about healthy food and treats and tons of beds and nice carriers... I'm talking about the clothes and shoes, etc..... And why do poeple treat Yorkies this way? Is it just because they are small and cute? I'm just curious... Come on, any closet "regular" dog owners here????? Please this is NOT to offend those who do... I have dresses and stuff myself.....

03-27-2007, 05:08 PM	#3
Percys_mamma Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palmetto, Fl Posts: 293	I think I would qualify....but I do go apey over collars and harnesses. (Percy already owns like 5 different collars) But, for the most part, he is just a "regular dog" Although, I love looking at all the little guys dressed up. __________________ 3 Furbabies + 2 children = 1 happy family Say hi to us on dogster! We have been egged!!

03-27-2007, 05:15 PM	#4
NIKITA & LILO Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: McLean , VA Posts: 458	I'm not big on dressing up Lilo! She just has some harnesses and sweaters for winter and that's it!!! I don't like dresses on regular days except maybe halloween!!! __________________ NIKITA & LILO If my little girl is a PRINCESS, does it make me a QUEEN?

03-27-2007, 06:14 PM	#5
MsCheryle478 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 422	Count me in then. I have a little zoo going and had never even considered dressing any of them. Then I got Bijou in the middle of winter. Here in Nebraska we were having day after day of below zero temps. A few rooms in our home have hardwood floors, so they were even cold. So I went to Ebay and bought her a couple fleece sweaters. She needed them as she was soooo cold. Part of her shaking was just from nerves (being away from the puppymill and all) and the other part was she was cold and has no hair. But that is all she owns. Now that spring is here, she goes naked and loves every minute of it. She did have a top knot for a few days after her first trip to the groomers last month. But the little Chin I have thought it was a great toy and for those few days he had an advantage when playing. So it came back out. She really doesn't even have enough hair for a top knot. __________________ Cheryle

03-27-2007, 06:21 PM	#7
Isabel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 1,010	No clothes for my dogs... I just enjoy buying hair thingies and making bows... for me, a topknot is enough, just love a natural yorkie coat... PS: I just remembered, coats for the winter, but just because they are a necesity... __________________ Isabel T., Don Juan and Luna's momma.

03-27-2007, 06:21 PM	#6
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	We have 2 regular, no frills boyz here. They wear their harness when we walk or go somewhere but other than that they go commando. They do have great food, several nice beds and toys out the wazoo but they aren't spoiled by any means. Now, I did buy them each a life jacket today but that's a necessity...not a frill.

03-27-2007, 07:16 PM	#8
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	No clothes for me. Or rather, for my dog! Looks like too much work!

03-27-2007, 07:36 PM	#9
bornnygurl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,470	I don't dress up my Doxie's does that count? I think they would look stupid in dresses. Not to mention they are rough and tumble girls who would probably hate it. LOL! Contrary to popular belief even though I dress up Queequeg she still gets treated like a dog within reason. She sleeps in my lap during naps in the day but at night sleeps in her crate, I also don't take her every single place I go (she goes occasionally with me in a carrier). She is also obedience trained and will continue to be trained in some advanced tricks. I also don't throw my dogs birthday parties. The reason why I dress up my Yorkie and not my Doxies? Besides the reason above: Because she enjoys it and she is small and gets cold when the weather is anything under 70 degrees. I equate wearing dresses to wearing sweaters. I guess I don't see what the big deal is....shrugs

03-28-2007, 05:40 AM	#10
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	It's not a big deal at all. I was just wondering if there were people on here who didn't do it cause I read so much about people who do... I bought clothes for mine but they never wear them except for the occasional tank top day! They do wear coats in winter at times cause it gets mighty cold here in MN. Hmmm. Maybe it's time to sell those pretty dresses.... </IMG></IMG>

03-28-2007, 05:53 AM	#11
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	Max only wears his black hoodie and his red velour vest with his tigers on it. (It's very cool!) He did wear a skull and crossbones shirt and necklace for halloween. When I put anything else on him, he puts his little head down and freezes or hides. The coats are for warmth and allow him full freedom of movement. I think that's what freaks him out - when he feels confined in clothes, so he doesn't wear any. I want to get him a light Yankees jacket, but they're about $30 - 40 and there's no spring or fall anymore so Idon't know if I'll bother. Judy

03-28-2007, 06:50 AM	#12
Ceibasmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 168	No dress up time here Ceiba has 1 little t-shirt that she wears when we go to someone's house. It normally comes off after 15-20 minutes. That's about it! And she does wear her everyday harness with ID tags (it's a teeny harness and she's used to it), but that's the extent of our dress up time. Besides, even though she's an indoor dog, I think Ceiba would much rather be an outside doggie! (She REALLY enjoys getting dirty in the grass/dirt/leaves) __________________ Ceiba's Mama (Farah) Ceiba's Dogster Page

03-28-2007, 07:01 AM	#13
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i have 2 drawers full of clothes, but lexi hardly wears them...i just like to buy __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

03-28-2007, 07:19 AM	#15
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	well, lexi is treated better than most skin kids.. why?? cause shes all i have..... and i wouldnt have it any other way.... sure people laugh at me, but the hell with them.... they just wish they had what i have... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...