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bsabbot · 12-12-2006, 11:57 AM

do yorkies gain a little weight in the winter months? my baby is looking a little pudgy. I am not giving her anymore food than I used to.... I usually leave her food dish with food in it, but i've been only feeding her in the morning and at night-what is a typical yorkie schedule? I guess I got nervous from when she was little and they said she could have hypoglycemia if she didnt eat every two hours, so i've left her food out for her....
what are you guys doing? do you have a schedule?

marcerella02 · 12-12-2006, 01:08 PM

it's funny you mention that... i've noticed layla eating a lot more lately... i free feed her... i put about 1/4 cup of food in her dish a day.. and let her eat it as she wants... as the vet recommended.. but i've noticed lately she is eating is ALL which is SO rare for her... so i'm not sure if they put on winter weight.. she is 9 months.. so maybe she is growing?? i'd be interested to see what other people have to say!

annaschaben · 12-12-2006, 02:16 PM

I free feed with and automatic feeder so I have no clue how much mine eat. Also I have three so I would never know if one was eating more or less. I would guess that they will eat a little more in the winter to put on a little extra weight for warmth and a little less in summer though.

cchu · 12-12-2006, 02:21 PM

Mine has been gaining weight too!!

Maybe they get lazy in the winter like us?

artie merlino · 12-13-2006, 06:03 AM

Both my Adult Male & Female gain about 2 lbs. a piece during the Wintertime, they get alot heavier since they are not as active as they are in the Summertime. As soon has we get warmer weather the will run and play longer and more often, right now it's too cold so they just run in and out to use the Bathroom. I don't worry that they go from 6 & 7 lbs. to 8 & 9 lbs. I'm not such a weight fanatic b/c I know they will burn it off. They are also a bit darker in coloration during the Winter, during the Summer they are outside Sunbathing all the time....we live across the street from the Beach, they actually turn into Platinum Blonde. It's like having 2 totally different dogs depending on the time of the year.

miezzi · 12-13-2006, 06:10 AM

I do notice that with all 3 of mine! When its soooo cold out, we don't go for as long of walks! In the summer, we can end up going for 3 -5 walks a day! And LONG walks! Now we got for a quick 10-15 minute walk! And thats it! But when its below 30 degrees out there, its too cold to be out that long! And sometimes in the summer, I notice that my babies don't eat their whole dish at all. They pick more so! HMMM>>>DOn't know for sure!

Cidney · 12-13-2006, 12:41 PM

How funny, I was thinking the same thing about my teapot, Scooter. I was starting think he is looking similar to a small pot bellied pig. I started to give him a little less food, maybe it is a wintertime thing?????

SnowWa · 12-15-2006, 01:41 AM

My Yorkie is a little rolly polly - however, when I give him a bath, and he's wet, he really isn't very big at all.

Plus - my little guy has wavy hair - which really stands out and adds a lot more to his silhouette. There isn't as much to him as it looks like there is.

I think dogs have somewhat different shapes - just like people do. My dog definitely was not meant to ever be tall and thin. He is shorter-legged and has a little more stalky build.

I can feel his ribs!!!

Carol Jean

woodturningcrea · 12-15-2006, 03:52 AM

Punkin has gained .3 of a pound recently - but it's due to the cold and wet weather. We didn't think to reduce her food and she's missed a some 45 min walks in the past few weeks. We are now adjusting her food amount according to her activity level - less if it's not fit for walking that day.

We typically weigh Punkin every 2 - 3 weeks to make sure we are on track. It's soo easy to feed too much.

I wish I could be so disciplined for myself!

Cheska's Bella · 12-15-2006, 04:35 AM

LOL! I was thinking the same thing. Bella seems like a little piggy lately! She's been eating way more then usual, and getting a little chubby.

Sunnyd · 12-15-2006, 06:22 AM

I took Lucy to the vet for her distemper shot in shot in Sept and then we went back on Wed for her rabies and she gained 1 3/4 pounds. I was shocked. So now she's getting a little less food and I've cut back on her treats. I wish someone would measure out my food and then I wouldn't be so fat.

chachi · 12-15-2006, 06:53 AM

Mine gain a little weight during the winter. Now Jewels wont even go outside if its cold so I am sure she will gain weight

12-12-2006, 11:57 AM	#1
bsabbot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: denver Posts: 120	chubby yorkie/feeding do yorkies gain a little weight in the winter months? my baby is looking a little pudgy. I am not giving her anymore food than I used to.... I usually leave her food dish with food in it, but i've been only feeding her in the morning and at night-what is a typical yorkie schedule? I guess I got nervous from when she was little and they said she could have hypoglycemia if she didnt eat every two hours, so i've left her food out for her.... what are you guys doing? do you have a schedule?

12-12-2006, 01:08 PM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	it's funny you mention that... i've noticed layla eating a lot more lately... i free feed her... i put about 1/4 cup of food in her dish a day.. and let her eat it as she wants... as the vet recommended.. but i've noticed lately she is eating is ALL which is SO rare for her... so i'm not sure if they put on winter weight.. she is 9 months.. so maybe she is growing?? i'd be interested to see what other people have to say! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

12-12-2006, 02:16 PM	#3
annaschaben YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 532	I free feed with and automatic feeder so I have no clue how much mine eat. Also I have three so I would never know if one was eating more or less. I would guess that they will eat a little more in the winter to put on a little extra weight for warmth and a little less in summer though. __________________ Anna & Roxy

12-12-2006, 02:21 PM	#4
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	Mine has been gaining weight too!! Maybe they get lazy in the winter like us? __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

12-13-2006, 06:03 AM	#5
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Winter Insulation? Both my Adult Male & Female gain about 2 lbs. a piece during the Wintertime, they get alot heavier since they are not as active as they are in the Summertime. As soon has we get warmer weather the will run and play longer and more often, right now it's too cold so they just run in and out to use the Bathroom. I don't worry that they go from 6 & 7 lbs. to 8 & 9 lbs. I'm not such a weight fanatic b/c I know they will burn it off. They are also a bit darker in coloration during the Winter, during the Summer they are outside Sunbathing all the time....we live across the street from the Beach, they actually turn into Platinum Blonde. It's like having 2 totally different dogs depending on the time of the year.

12-13-2006, 06:10 AM	#6
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	I do notice that with all 3 of mine! When its soooo cold out, we don't go for as long of walks! In the summer, we can end up going for 3 -5 walks a day! And LONG walks! Now we got for a quick 10-15 minute walk! And thats it! But when its below 30 degrees out there, its too cold to be out that long! And sometimes in the summer, I notice that my babies don't eat their whole dish at all. They pick more so! HMMM>>>DOn't know for sure! __________________ ~Mandy~Proud Mommie to Luigi, Brasco & Livi

12-13-2006, 12:41 PM	#7
Cidney Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 99	How funny, I was thinking the same thing about my teapot, Scooter. I was starting think he is looking similar to a small pot bellied pig. I started to give him a little less food, maybe it is a wintertime thing?????

12-15-2006, 01:41 AM	#8
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	My Yorkie is a little rolly polly - however, when I give him a bath, and he's wet, he really isn't very big at all. Plus - my little guy has wavy hair - which really stands out and adds a lot more to his silhouette. There isn't as much to him as it looks like there is. I think dogs have somewhat different shapes - just like people do. My dog definitely was not meant to ever be tall and thin. He is shorter-legged and has a little more stalky build. I can feel his ribs!!! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

12-15-2006, 03:52 AM	#9
woodturningcrea YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 260	Punkin has gained .3 of a pound recently - but it's due to the cold and wet weather. We didn't think to reduce her food and she's missed a some 45 min walks in the past few weeks. We are now adjusting her food amount according to her activity level - less if it's not fit for walking that day. We typically weigh Punkin every 2 - 3 weeks to make sure we are on track. It's soo easy to feed too much. I wish I could be so disciplined for myself! __________________ Alexis, David and Punkin

12-15-2006, 04:35 AM	#10
Cheska's Bella YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 681	LOL! I was thinking the same thing. Bella seems like a little piggy lately! She's been eating way more then usual, and getting a little chubby.

12-15-2006, 06:22 AM	#11
Sunnyd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Linwood, KS Posts: 249	Now I don't feel so bad I took Lucy to the vet for her distemper shot in shot in Sept and then we went back on Wed for her rabies and she gained 1 3/4 pounds. I was shocked. So now she's getting a little less food and I've cut back on her treats. I wish someone would measure out my food and then I wouldn't be so fat.

12-15-2006, 06:53 AM	#12
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine gain a little weight during the winter. Now Jewels wont even go outside if its cold so I am sure she will gain weight __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427