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HoneyChilds_Mom · 12-02-2007, 02:23 AM

In the beginning of next year I'm going to be a proud mommy to a little yorkie girl. I almost cannot wait any longer so it kinda helps shopping for her!

Which items do you love and couldn't live without? What must-haves do my little girl need?

Thank you in advance! This board is really awesome I've already learned so much by browsing and reading!

Ashley V · 12-02-2007, 04:46 AM

First of all, don't buy her a collar, buy her a harness. They have fragile trachea's and a collar could cause her it to collapse. You'll need the obvious, two bowls, one for water, one for food. You'll need LOTS of toys for her to chew on. At PetSmart they have lots of toys for teething puppies. If you plan on crate training her, you'll need a crate only big enough for her to stand up, move around a little, and turn around. You'll also need a mat or a bed to put in there as well. If you plan on training her to use pee pads, you'll need some of those. As for food, start her off on what the breeder is feeding her, then gradually work her onto a better quality food that you want to feed her so it doesn't upset her tummy. I hope this helps!

Yorkiekids · 12-02-2007, 08:27 AM

Everything above sounds good. You just need a lot of patience and love.

HoneyChilds_Mom · 12-02-2007, 08:52 AM

Thanks to both of you! I definitely got the love and patience part down

I just bought the puppia harness after reading reviews here, I bought the xs but it will definitely be too big for her in the begining.

furryfriends · 12-02-2007, 11:35 AM

I'm soon gonna be a yorkie mum soon also! Isn't it so exciting? Make sure to buy tons of toys and treats.

Happy shopping.

mommaholly05 · 12-05-2007, 09:50 PM

So i bought a collar from wal-mart....should i return it and get a harness?? I get my new girl on saturday!

sims822257 · 12-06-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mommaholly05

So i bought a collar from wal-mart....should i return it and get a harness?? I get my new girl on saturday!

I would recommend getting her a harness as well. IF you want like I do you can keep the collar on her with her name tag but just NEVER walk her from the collar - always walk her from the harness.

Congrats on your new little one!!

mommaholly05 · 12-06-2007, 04:04 PM

Thanks I will do!

Jenn218 · 12-07-2007, 12:05 AM

I think everyone has narrowed your list down.
Patience, love, kindness, attention, discipline...are all up there at the top!

Good shampoo and conditioner....I like Sheapet and Fur-Butter-Or-Fur-Worse conditioner. Course, I use several different brands of shampoo and conditioner.

Baby Shampoo and wipes are good for fast, easy cleaning...great for face!!

A small flea comb works well for getting eye gunk off.

A small personal trimmer is great to have handy. Great for touch ups on the feet, face, ears, privates, etc.

A good comb and brush...I love my 100% boar bristle brush!!

We use Missing Link supplement powder in their food in the morning. We feed Cannidea - and it is wonderful.

A car seat or carrier or crate that can be strapped in the car.

A crate at home (?) we never use one though.

Warm blankets, bed, toys (lots of different ones to see what they like), etc.

12-02-2007, 02:23 AM	#1
HoneyChilds_Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denmark in Europe Posts: 91	Soon to be yorkie mommy. Which items do I need? In the beginning of next year I'm going to be a proud mommy to a little yorkie girl. I almost cannot wait any longer so it kinda helps shopping for her! Which items do you love and couldn't live without? What must-haves do my little girl need? Thank you in advance! This board is really awesome I've already learned so much by browsing and reading!

12-02-2007, 04:46 AM	#2
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	First of all, don't buy her a collar, buy her a harness. They have fragile trachea's and a collar could cause her it to collapse. You'll need the obvious, two bowls, one for water, one for food. You'll need LOTS of toys for her to chew on. At PetSmart they have lots of toys for teething puppies. If you plan on crate training her, you'll need a crate only big enough for her to stand up, move around a little, and turn around. You'll also need a mat or a bed to put in there as well. If you plan on training her to use pee pads, you'll need some of those. As for food, start her off on what the breeder is feeding her, then gradually work her onto a better quality food that you want to feed her so it doesn't upset her tummy. I hope this helps! __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

12-02-2007, 08:27 AM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Everything above sounds good. You just need a lot of patience and love. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-02-2007, 11:35 AM	#5
furryfriends Love my Furbutt Koda Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 506	I'm soon gonna be a yorkie mum soon also! Isn't it so exciting? Make sure to buy tons of toys and treats. Happy shopping. __________________ & Koda Bear Zoey Proud member of the Little Gentlemens Club

12-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#6
mommaholly05 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 61	So i bought a collar from wal-mart....should i return it and get a harness?? I get my new girl on saturday! __________________ Momma to: Kaden and new baby girl Sadie Member of The Crazy Club and "Petite Pups United"

12-02-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
HoneyChilds_Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denmark in Europe Posts: 91	Thanks to both of you! I definitely got the love and patience part down I just bought the puppia harness after reading reviews here, I bought the xs but it will definitely be too big for her in the begining.

12-06-2007, 04:04 PM	#8
mommaholly05 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 61	Thanks I will do! __________________ Momma to: Kaden and new baby girl Sadie Member of The Crazy Club and "Petite Pups United"

12-07-2007, 12:05 AM	#9
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I think everyone has narrowed your list down. Patience, love, kindness, attention, discipline...are all up there at the top! Good shampoo and conditioner....I like Sheapet and Fur-Butter-Or-Fur-Worse conditioner. Course, I use several different brands of shampoo and conditioner. Baby Shampoo and wipes are good for fast, easy cleaning...great for face!! A small flea comb works well for getting eye gunk off. A small personal trimmer is great to have handy. Great for touch ups on the feet, face, ears, privates, etc. A good comb and brush...I love my 100% boar bristle brush!! We use Missing Link supplement powder in their food in the morning. We feed Cannidea - and it is wonderful. A car seat or carrier or crate that can be strapped in the car. A crate at home (?) we never use one though. Warm blankets, bed, toys (lots of different ones to see what they like), etc. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!