yorkie cold?

[little yorkie]

hi everyone my yorkie is four months now and hes about 2 and a half pounds. i took him outside this morning it was a bit chilly. he was wearing a sweater and shaking really bad. is he really that cold? and what can i do to help. like i said he had a sweater on.

[means143]

He's probably that cold. Sweater doesn't cover the face right? So the cold can still get to him. My 4-month old puppy gets cold easily because her coat is quite thin and short. I know my puppy is feeling cold when her ears are cool to the touch. There could be other reasons why your puppy was shaking, he could also be nervous or afraid in his new surroundings.

[smoop]

my puppy is the exact opposite. At 10 weeks old she will run out in the cold rain, roll all over the soaking wet lawn then stretch out on the cold floor (while wet) for a nap.

I chase her down with a towel, but she just doesn't seem to care. She is about 2.5 pounds.

[TeresaM]

Originally Posted by smoop

my puppy is the exact opposite. At 10 weeks old she will run out in the cold rain, roll all over the soaking wet lawn then stretch out on the cold floor (while wet) for a nap.

I chase her down with a towel, but she just doesn't seem to care. She is about 2.5 pounds.

That is sooo Gracie Ruth too! She loves to run around in the rain, run thru the water sprinkler when we water the yard, run thru every puddle that she see's, even will play in her water bowl and has no desire to be dried off! Just don't put her in the tub for a bath!! Then it's all OH MY GOODNESS YOU'RE KILLING ME! Silly girl. But all is quickly forgiven when she gets to run around like a crazy maniac rubbing herself on everything.

Perhaps you could look into getting him some fleece jammies that have the legs and put a coat or sweater over them for added warmth. They also make boots for dogs, I would imagine if you could keep his feet and body warm he'd be more comfortable outside . The jammies are made in such a way as he would be able to go potty while wearing them. Several YT'ers make them. And of course, please post pictures of him all bundled up for the artic cold.