Before their arrival...
 

Before your york's arrival... what did you buy for him/her? We're going to be adopting in a few months, and we can't resist wanting to pick things up on the way... that way our pup will come to a house well prepared.

What's a list of things to get before the puppy's arrival? Thanks.

I bought:

1.) crate-he never used it
2.) dog food
3.) nutrical
4.) dog bowls
5.) a couple of shirts- doesn't like them either LOL
6.) a harness & leash
7.) doggy shampoo
8.) doggy bed- slept in ours from day 1:D

I can't think of what else, but I am sure others will have suggestions. Good luck and keep us posted on your search;)

I ended up buying everything after adopting Chachi but here is a list of things to get.

An Xpen or a large crate
A small travel crate
Puppy food ( the food your breeder has been feeding is best)
Water bowl and food bowl
puppy bed
Nutrical
shampoo and conditioner
toothbrush and toothpaste
Some toys
You can look into finding a small harness
leash
clothes

The most important thing though is have your first vet Appt. scheduled before you pick up the puppy

Royal Canin Puppy 33 (small bag)
Nutrical/Nutristat or Nutridrops
Toothbrush/Paste
Pin brush
Spray-on coat conditioner
Clothes/bows
Latex toys- squeaky and not
Stuffed toy monkey etc.
Small Tennis Balls/rubber balls
Nylabone
Clicker for training
Stainless food and water bowls (no-tip)
Pee Pads
Small pet bed
Car seat
Towels for bedding
Ex-pen
Crate
Leash, collar, ID tag, harness
Bows
Pipi Dolly
Training books
Honey Nut Cheerios
Canine Carry Outs

Before I got Schatzi, I made sure I had the necessesities:

Her first Vet appointment, very important!! Have it scheduled for the day you get your puppy, or asap.

crate
toys, toys, toys!

puppy food (I called the breeder to see what she was eating) I also bought Royal Canin mini 33 puppy food to slowly change her over

food bowls
shampoo & conditioner
brush
baby toothbrush
nail clippers
karo syrup (just incase, but never needed it.)
celltei carrier ( I use often)
I knitted small soft blankets for her crate and carrier
I also got a small stuffed animal for her to cuddle in her crate- she loves it
bows for her hair :D
collar with bell (never used it)
pee pads (never used them, she goes outside!:thumbup:
gate for the kitchen

Hope this helps!! Congrats on your new puppy, you're going to LOVE it!!!

Some thing you'll need for the future, are a leash and harness, and I highly recommend you have your puppy microchipped when it's big enough-

...and if all of that isn't enough stuff, check out these links :D

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...supplies+puppy

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ght=glass+bowl

Add pee pads a brush and baby blankets to my list

I had nothing on the day I bought Buddy! Not one thing. I wasn't even
sure if I would come home with a pet. I took a week off to search for
an adult female who was already trained. I visited a couple of breeders
thinking maybe they had a rescue or one that no longer was needed for
breeding. Even called the local vets and pounds. I took a trip up to my
girlfriends up state and she took me to a private pet store. As soon as I
spoted him I asked if he were sick. His eyes looked so glassy. They said
no. I liked his size. 3.5lbs at 3.5mos. After holding him there was no way I could put
him back. I thought he was crying. After a free vet check up he was all
mine. Then to the pet store. We bought:
1. Harness and leash
2. Food bowl and water bowl (stainless steel)
3. Shampoo and conditioner
4. Food:D
5. Treats
6. Toys, toys, toys
7. Plush bed to fit into crate that my daughter had
8. Sweater
I guess that is all to get started. Then just shop, shop and shop.
Good luck with your little one.

tucker was given to me when he was 3 mos. i couldn't believe it! i wasn't even looking for a dog, but a family had bought him for their daughter and she was highly allergic :( so i got a few things from them when they gave him to me, and then i went shopping- mostly for things i saw recommended here on yt.

he came with a leash/collar, food, food dish, treats, pin brush, crate, bed, pee pads, and a few toys.

since then, i have bought a harness, nylabones, a collar w/his name and my number on it (for trips to the vet and groomer), a blanket, nail clippers, a life vest, toys, a shirt, and a snoozer lookout car seat.

i have to say that the car seat has been my best investment yet! tucker used to get car sick riding in his crate, but since i got the car seat, he hasn't been sick once! i think he's more stable and he can see out the windows, too!

a lot of stuff i learned from other people, but most of it i learned from trial and error. good luck with your new pup!

Oh my gosh I bought so much I didn't have the space, plus my friends threw me a puppy shower and I received a lot of clothes and toys and cute stuff for her. I had been waiting for her for a long time so when I was finally able to get her, they were really happy for me. I had to get double or triple of a lot of things because I go to my parents on some weekends so I didn't want to drag everything with me so I bought extras for home. But I bought all of these 2 weeks before her arrival:
1 soft crate/carrier
1 hard crate
1 furry bed
1 square princess bed with headboard
2 stainless steel bowls
2 ceramic "PRINCESS" bowls
2 ceramic paw print bowls
3 types of dog foods
4 bathing towels
3 shampoos (wanted to try them out over time to see which one was better)
2 toothbrushes
2 toothpastes
3 sets of PJ's (all too big since she was barely 1 lbs.)
2 shirts
3 dresses
6 Baby blankets
1 box of puppy pads
1 Nutrical
2 boxes of healthy, vet approved treats
1 big vet appointment
1 box of toys (accumulated from the shower and my own buys)
1 suitcase (for her clothes)
1 rhinestone harness
1 rhinestone leash
1 retractable leash
1 Hamster harness
1 box of Nylabones
1 box of Buddha Bones
1 bottle of bitter apple spray
2 brushes
1 flea comb
1 cute undies
1 cute pink carrier to tote her around
2 baby gates
1 LOVING MOMMA WHO CRIED THE MINUTE I SAW HER!!!

I know this thread is old but I wanted to reply for anybody who comes across the thread wondering the same thing. These are the things that I want, some or not nessasary, but i don't want to edit my list, i'm to lazy....

Food + Health: Wellness Complete Health at Petsmart $28.99
Tomlyn Nutrical Puppy Dietary Supplement at Petco $12.99
Walking needs: Lil' Paw Faux Croc Leather Collar at Petsmart $7.50
Sophia dot harness at tinkerbellescloset.com $19.99
Lil' Paw Faux Croc Leather Lead at Petsmart $10.00
Toys: Puppy KONG at Petsmart $5.99
4 pack of toys at Petsmart $3.99
I Love You plush heart at Petsmart $6.99
Dingo Dental Stick at Petsmart $3.99
6 inch Standard Odor Free Bully Sticks 25 pack at bestbullysticks.com $27.99
Bed: Sleep n' Store at darlingpetboutique.com $199.00
Zebra Blanket at yorkiehavenrescue.com $12.99
Yorkie Love cloud nine bed at yorkiehavenrescue.com $40.00
Food and Water Bowls: New Age Zebra pet bowl at Walmart $3.49-$7.49
Chanel Inspired Placemat at blingblingpoochies.com $4.99
Grooming: Grreat Choice Pin Brush at Petsmart $3.99
Perfect Coat Tearless Puppy Shampoo at Petsmart $6.39
Grreat Choice Fragrance Spray at Petsmart $3.99
Grreat Choice Conditioning Spray at Petsmart $3.99
Martha Stewart Bath Robe at Petsmart $16.99
Master Equipment Small Grooming Table at Petedge.com $35.49
Petrodex Natural Dental Kit for Dogs at Petsmart $8.99
Beauty: Top Paw Pink Doggie Love Tank Top at Petsmart $4.97
Companiaon Road Little Princess Dog Tank Top at Petsmart $4.97
Pedigree Perfections Pink Fleece Leopard Pj's at Petsmart $29.99
Top Paw Argyle Pocket Hoodie at Petsmart $16.99
Blanket Coat with Leopard Scarf, Grape at Walmart $9.97
Pet Life Duggz Snuggly Shearling Dog Boots in Pink and White at Walmart $26.99
Training Help: Iris Neat and Dry Small Size training pads 25pk at Walmart $5.50
Petco Treat bar Treats Mini Ginger Boxed 1.2 lbs. at Petco $3.19
Petco Treat Bar Treats (in store)
Dynamic Accents Two 27" Freestanding Pet Gate in Black at Walmart $119.95
Top Paw Clicker at Petsmart $1.49
Travel: Console Look out Car Seat at doggievouge.com $99.99
Pink Classical Travel Carrier Bag at dogdug.com $45.30

Hope this is helpful!