Yorkie Height / Transatlantic Flights Hello Everyone! I am from America, but currently living in Ukraine. I want a dog that is small enough to fly in cabin with me when I go back and forth on transatlantic flights, and I'm considering a yorkie. Here is my concern. The airlines I use say the carrier must be 9in tall tops and the dog must fit comfortably, but a yorkie can be 9-10 inches tall. What if the puppy I get grows to be tall for the breed? So my questions are, who has flown transatlantic with their dog? How tall was your dog at the shoulder? If I get an 11in tall bag that can squish down, will that work (in your experience)? Has anyone ever had a yorkie who was too tall to fly in cabin? I know it would be great to get a yorkie from a breeder that knows the general size of the puppies they produce, but because of where I'm living now, that's not really an option. I'll likely buy one from a family using the Ukrainian version of Craigslist. So I'll be able to inquire and maybe meet the mom, but that'll be about it. |
Hello, Have you considered getting a pupmthat is older so you know what the size will be. You would onl6 miss the potty training ordeal and the shoe chewing phase, but it might be a answer for you! |
Yes I have, but I think I want to start out with a puppy. There is no such thing as a shelter here. I'd have to buy an adult dog from someone. I did think about it, but I'm worried training would be difficult because I'm an English speaker and the dog has only ever heard Russian. Maybe it wouldnt make a difference, but im worried it would. Also, anyone I know here encourages barking. A loud dog is good and a quiet dog they call "a vegetable dog," and they are considered useless. Maybe that's why yorkies are so popular here in the first place! But I live in an apartment and want to train against unnecessary barking. |
Welcome to YorkieTalk. I have not had experience with yorkies on transatlantic flights. My little sweetie, just 17-1/2 weeks old, was born in Missouri. She has an international pedigree as both her mama and papa came from different parts of Eastern Europe. Little Dutch (Duchess) is AKC her parents have dual registrations. Here's the link to AKC's "Special Registry Services." Scroll down on that page to find AKC's list of "Foreign and Domestic Registries." There is a listing in Ukraine. It sounds as though you are on a great adventure. I wish you the best. --KatysMom. |
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It is good to be crazy aware of changes the little one will face in terms of environment and function (for lack of a better word). For example, if the pups have been familiarized with pee-pads and walked on a leash with a harness, you can pick up where their training left off. Edibles--well, that's a universal language. Many/most of us try to continue them on the same food (you can transition the diet later). Likewise, assuming the pups have been provided with treats during training, you can probably continue using the same treats (and transition later as necessary). The same is true for teething aides/chew toys. If you are able to continue to use the same or similar aides it will make the pups transition just a little easier. Barking. I don't can't help much on that issue, as I've just not had experience with a yorkie who barked too much. To the extent that these little ones are motivated by treats, however, they will work to please you and win the treat. Wish I could be more help with the possible barking issue. Hope this helps. |
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