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Smalano58 · 01-23-2008, 12:27 AM

im still a little new to this "having a dog" thing

and i was wodering if it's okay to bring my yorkie to play in the snow? would it be too cold for him? would i have to dress him in a coat and boots? he seems to shiver at temps such as 40degrees and if i were to bring him to higher elevations where it maybe 10degrees, wouldnt that make him colder? please let me know if youre yorkie has experienced snow because i would really like to take my baby

to play in the snow....

alaskayorkie · 01-23-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Smalano58

im still a little new to this "having a dog" thing

and i was wodering if it's okay to bring my yorkie to play in the snow? would it be too cold for him? would i have to dress him in a coat and boots? he seems to shiver at temps such as 40degrees and if i were to bring him to higher elevations where it maybe 10degrees, wouldnt that make him colder? please let me know if youre yorkie has experienced snow because i would really like to take my baby

to play in the snow....

Yorkies can do well in snow, but I think being from Vegas it would be a big change for him. There needs to be a period of acclimatization for them to do well in the snow.

That said, as long his romps in the snow will be for short periods of time under your supervision, it's probably OK. If he refuses to move and can't stop shivering, put him in your coat. Don't let him shiver for long.

As for clothes, yes, I'd get a fleece and or fleece/nylon parka for sure. I swear by booties, but it took me weeks of daily walks to get him to tolerate them. Unless you can pick up some for cheap, it's probably not worth it. He'll probably refuse to walk.

Check out this thread showing YT's new Snow Yorkies Club.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=112549

Diego · 01-23-2008, 02:45 AM

Selena and Minnie love the snow . My friend Andrea made them snowsuits and booties . At first , it was fun to see how they reacted to the booties , now they are ok .

alaskayorkie · 01-23-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Diego

Selena and Minnie love the snow . My friend Andrea made them snowsuits and booties . At first , it was fun to see how they reacted to the booties , now they are ok .

Ha ha. Good point. If you try booties, bring a video camera!

Suzy · 01-23-2008, 04:24 AM

Emma and Milli love the snow! I usually just put a sweater or a jacket on them, and let them out to play! They hate booties though, so if it's really cold, they only get out for a few minutes, and if it's below zero I keep them inside for the most part.

autumn star · 01-23-2008, 07:07 AM

Autumn and Blaze (especially Autumn) really LOVE the snow. Autumn will go outside and roll in it . Thankfully we have not had to much yet this winter!

lizziepooh_1 · 01-23-2008, 08:06 AM

Tia loves the snow! She always wears either a sweater or a fleece+nylon coat. Also, buying good quality boots have been worth every penny....Tia won't go for a walk in the winter (at least not for more than 20 feet!) unless her feet are covered. I recommend Muttluks dog boots....just make sure to tie the velcro pretty tight.

Smalano58 · 01-23-2008, 09:46 AM

thank you so much for all your replies.

they were all very helpful.
i'll have mochi practice with boots first.
thanks a bunch!!!!

01-23-2008, 12:27 AM	#1
Smalano58 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 22	Yorkies and snow im still a little new to this "having a dog" thing and i was wodering if it's okay to bring my yorkie to play in the snow? would it be too cold for him? would i have to dress him in a coat and boots? he seems to shiver at temps such as 40degrees and if i were to bring him to higher elevations where it maybe 10degrees, wouldnt that make him colder? please let me know if youre yorkie has experienced snow because i would really like to take my baby to play in the snow.... __________________ mochi's "munchichi" & asia's mommy.

01-23-2008, 04:24 AM	#5
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Emma and Milli love the snow! I usually just put a sweater or a jacket on them, and let them out to play! They hate booties though, so if it's really cold, they only get out for a few minutes, and if it's below zero I keep them inside for the most part. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

01-23-2008, 07:07 AM	#6
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Autumn and Blaze (especially Autumn) really LOVE the snow. Autumn will go outside and roll in it . Thankfully we have not had to much yet this winter! __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

01-23-2008, 08:06 AM	#7
lizziepooh_1 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 361	Tia loves the snow! She always wears either a sweater or a fleece+nylon coat. Also, buying good quality boots have been worth every penny....Tia won't go for a walk in the winter (at least not for more than 20 feet!) unless her feet are covered. I recommend Muttluks dog boots....just make sure to tie the velcro pretty tight. __________________ Hope in a jar: Where there is hope there can be faith; where there is faith miracles can occur. Liz and Tia

01-23-2008, 09:46 AM	#8
Smalano58 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 22	thank you so much for all your replies. they were all very helpful. i'll have mochi practice with boots first. thanks a bunch!!!! __________________ mochi's "munchichi" & asia's mommy.

01-23-2008, 02:45 AM	#3
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	Selena and Minnie love the snow . My friend Andrea made them snowsuits and booties . At first , it was fun to see how they reacted to the booties , now they are ok .