Dressing for Cold Weather - YorkieTalk.com Forums

shb · 10-31-2012, 07:57 AM

My puppy's first winter is fast approaching. I live in Saskatchewan, so its bound to get quite cold, very soon. Today, for example, it is a high of 0 Celsius and a low of about -7 Celsius. I have read that you can check whether a Yorkie is cold by feeling his ears and I imagine you get a feel for what your dog can handle from experience. I am just wondering what others' thoughts are on taking a Yorkie out in cold weather, how do you ensure your dog doesn't get too cold?, etc.

Britster · 10-31-2012, 11:38 AM

Jackson is 16lbs, so bigger, and doesn't really seem to get cold TOO easily.

I do, however, layer him up in really cold temps.

I JUST bought him a waterproof Hurrta fleece jacket, which is very nice quality. He's also got fleece pajamas that cover his back legs too, so sometimes I'll put on something like that and then put a coat over top.

He usually only needs something if it's under 35-40 degrees F. Anything above that doesn't seem to affect him.

Check out YT user alaskayorkie ... he's got the coolest Yorkies around who stay warm in the AK winters!

ilovejoel · 11-01-2012, 02:11 AM

I only bundle Joel up for long walks, I put like three different things on him lol but he really rather go naked.
When he really gets cold he'll start lifting his feet and thats when I know he's too cold. I would also get him booties, other than that it just depends on the yorkie, if I don't make Joel come in he would freeze, haha

Gardeness · 11-01-2012, 04:00 AM

I used to put a coat on my Littlest Mac when I first got him and went through the first winter. I ordered him a real good thermal coat which was... okay. But he really doesnt' care much about the temperature. They get used to it as they go outside three times everyday for a few minutes each time. I agree that the way you know your puppy is getting too cold is when they pick up one of their feet and don't want to put it down again. That's when it's time to head inside. Otherwise they love being outside and romping in the snow. I also have an unused raincoat... who cares about a drops of rain.

Anyone want a well insulted thermal coat?

KazzyK810 · 11-01-2012, 06:44 AM

Most yorkies live a pampered life of an indoor dog, with heating in winter & air conditioning in summer. Combine that with their single coat of hair and they aren't meant to be a hardy outdoor breed.

So, when we go outside in fall/winter, if I need a hoodie, ZoE gets one too. If I need a winter coat, ZoE gets one too.

LILBIT1 · 11-01-2012, 07:18 AM

Waffles gets chilled and shivers very easily. I have tshirts and a jacket for her for chilly outings.

Verbena · 11-01-2012, 07:34 AM

Most cover their pups. There is no undercoat so they tend to get cold

Potter · 11-01-2012, 11:43 AM

I have sweaters, pajama, winter coats, boots, and even a scarf for my dog. I feel his ears...when he is cold, his ears are usually really cold. People I know laugh at me sometimes but I don't really care what others say anyways. So long my little guy is warm and comfy. They aren't expensive if you know where to buy them, discount stores and such. I buy mine from Winners as they have a pretty good selection.

MommytoMiles · 11-01-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Most yorkies live a pampered life of an indoor dog, with heating in winter & air conditioning in summer. Combine that with their single coat of hair and they aren't meant to be a hardy outdoor breed.

So, when we go outside in fall/winter, if I need a hoodie, ZoE gets one too. If I need a winter coat, ZoE gets one too.

YUP!!! Miles is a pee pee padder!!!! He loves the terrace though, drives me NUTS!!!! LOL!! He likes walks too when he knows he's going but doesn't beg me to go out of the building though!!! We can be out of the house all day and he will still ask to go on the terrace lol.

msyorktown · 11-01-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gardeness

I used to put a coat on my Littlest Mac when I first got him and went through the first winter. I ordered him a real good thermal coat which was... okay. But he really doesnt' care much about the temperature. They get used to it as they go outside three times everyday for a few minutes each time. I agree that the way you know your puppy is getting too cold is when they pick up one of their feet and don't want to put it down again. That's when it's time to head inside. Otherwise they love being outside and romping in the snow. I also have an unused raincoat... who cares about a drops of rain.

Anyone want a well insulted thermal coat?

What size is the coat Liz? i would love it.

10-31-2012, 07:57 AM	#1
shb YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Regina, Sask, Canada Posts: 5	Dressing for Cold Weather My puppy's first winter is fast approaching. I live in Saskatchewan, so its bound to get quite cold, very soon. Today, for example, it is a high of 0 Celsius and a low of about -7 Celsius. I have read that you can check whether a Yorkie is cold by feeling his ears and I imagine you get a feel for what your dog can handle from experience. I am just wondering what others' thoughts are on taking a Yorkie out in cold weather, how do you ensure your dog doesn't get too cold?, etc.

10-31-2012, 11:38 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson is 16lbs, so bigger, and doesn't really seem to get cold TOO easily. I do, however, layer him up in really cold temps. I JUST bought him a waterproof Hurrta fleece jacket, which is very nice quality. He's also got fleece pajamas that cover his back legs too, so sometimes I'll put on something like that and then put a coat over top. He usually only needs something if it's under 35-40 degrees F. Anything above that doesn't seem to affect him. Check out YT user alaskayorkie ... he's got the coolest Yorkies around who stay warm in the AK winters! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-01-2012, 02:11 AM	#3
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	I only bundle Joel up for long walks, I put like three different things on him lol but he really rather go naked. When he really gets cold he'll start lifting his feet and thats when I know he's too cold. I would also get him booties, other than that it just depends on the yorkie, if I don't make Joel come in he would freeze, haha __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

11-01-2012, 04:00 AM	#4
Gardeness Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 402	I used to put a coat on my Littlest Mac when I first got him and went through the first winter. I ordered him a real good thermal coat which was... okay. But he really doesnt' care much about the temperature. They get used to it as they go outside three times everyday for a few minutes each time. I agree that the way you know your puppy is getting too cold is when they pick up one of their feet and don't want to put it down again. That's when it's time to head inside. Otherwise they love being outside and romping in the snow. I also have an unused raincoat... who cares about a drops of rain. Anyone want a well insulted thermal coat? __________________ Liz... Mummy to Charlie ... Littlest Mac and... only 4 weeks until Teddy joins us!!

11-01-2012, 06:44 AM	#5
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	Most yorkies live a pampered life of an indoor dog, with heating in winter & air conditioning in summer. Combine that with their single coat of hair and they aren't meant to be a hardy outdoor breed. So, when we go outside in fall/winter, if I need a hoodie, ZoE gets one too. If I need a winter coat, ZoE gets one too. __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

11-01-2012, 07:18 AM	#6
LILBIT1 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside County, Ca Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 9	Waffles gets chilled and shivers very easily. I have tshirts and a jacket for her for chilly outings.

11-01-2012, 07:34 AM	#7
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Most cover their pups. There is no undercoat so they tend to get cold

11-01-2012, 11:43 AM	#8
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I have sweaters, pajama, winter coats, boots, and even a scarf for my dog. I feel his ears...when he is cold, his ears are usually really cold. People I know laugh at me sometimes but I don't really care what others say anyways. So long my little guy is warm and comfy. They aren't expensive if you know where to buy them, discount stores and such. I buy mine from Winners as they have a pretty good selection. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."