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Uno baby · 10-11-2007, 02:01 PM

Hello all, i'm from Minnesota and I used to walk Uno for 3 miles daily. I can tell he's getting stir crazy, because I have been reluctant to walk him in this cooler weather (around 40*). Am I being paranoid about my baby getting too cold (he has a sweater...) or can (don't hate me for what i'm about to say) 'dogs' stand that weather while on a walk? I want to get him some booties to go with his sweater, but need to wait until pay day. lol.

Perhaps I will just put him on the treadmill......it's just not the same

OH- for those of you who use dog booties for cold weather, which ones do you recommend? I want some nice and warm ones that are water proof (you know, for when I have to take him out in the snow at -10* weather.....ugh...)

chachi · 10-11-2007, 02:19 PM

I take mine out untll the temp is 20* then I stop the walks. I put a coat on them

Uno baby · 10-11-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I take mine out untll the temp is 20* then I stop the walks. I put a coat on them

What about the paws? Do you cover them?

Vinnie's Mom · 10-11-2007, 02:22 PM

Well, I'm not in Minnesota, but I am in PA and we can get some nasty cold weather, although i'm sure nothing like yours. It was 47 when I came home and I felt guilty taking Vinnie out just to pee after I got home. He doesn't have any sweaters yet and I really want to get him some hoodies but I can't afford it right now, we just moved and hubby got a new job. Also.......his brithday is on Halloween and I really wanted to get some before then! I'm afraid cuz Vinnie is only 4 pounds that even with a sweater it's too cold for him. He got lots and lots of inside playtime tonight!!!

pea496 · 10-11-2007, 02:40 PM

I live in CT and it can get really cold here. I walk Conner unless it is below 20 degrees. I fleece snowman jammies that we use as his "snow suit". He wears this in 35 degree weather or below. We wear a sweatshirt or sweater when it is 50 or below. He wears nothing on his feet. It would drive him crazy and he would bite them to get them off.

chachi · 10-11-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Uno baby

What about the paws? Do you cover them?

Yes they wear booties

MyFairLacy · 10-11-2007, 03:25 PM

I can't be of much help because it's still in the 80's and 90's here everyday! When it does finally get cold it normally stays in the 50's..only occasionally dropping down into freezing temperatures. Usually early morning and late at night are the coldest times... Lacy is normally fine in a sweater. If I lived in a colder climate she's have some good coats too.

littlewhip · 10-11-2007, 04:01 PM

I pulled out the hoodies and sweaters today, it was 47 here this am,,, waiting on pjs right now for my girls, my boys dont like to be confined, but they are by the heat registers at night.also they have nice thick cozy blankets, that helps. I tryed the footies and they pulled them off in seconds

I got some booties from my granson and tryed those, they looked so cute

didnt stay on long either

marcerella02 · 10-11-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Uno baby

Hello all, i'm from Minnesota and I used to walk Uno for 3 miles daily. I can tell he's getting stir crazy, because I have been reluctant to walk him in this cooler weather (around 40*). Am I being paranoid about my baby getting too cold (he has a sweater...) or can (don't hate me for what i'm about to say) 'dogs' stand that weather while on a walk? I want to get him some booties to go with his sweater, but need to wait until pay day. lol.

Perhaps I will just put him on the treadmill......it's just not the same

OH- for those of you who use dog booties for cold weather, which ones do you recommend? I want some nice and warm ones that are water proof (you know, for when I have to take him out in the snow at -10* weather.....ugh...)

i think it depends on the dog.. it was 11 degrees here tonight (celcius) and rainy but Layla LOVES the cold weather.. she had a sweater and a vest on.... she will go out no matter how cold it is here... i just make sure i dress her appropriately... and they work so hard when they walk she is always hot when we come home!

EmrldShdwQueen · 10-11-2007, 04:07 PM

I CANNOT keep booties or shoes on my babies. They just take them right off and it seems to make it harder on them to walk. I always go by their ears. I walk for about 10 minutes and then feel their ears...if they're freezing cold I take them back in...but mine can't walk long as it is...they get tuckered out...lol

MissSophie · 10-11-2007, 04:58 PM

Although I don't walk mine in real cold weather, ours seems to do much better when the weather is colder than warmer. She does not do well in warm weather. However, she loves snow. I am not much of an outdoor walker. I use my treadmill; so Sophie doesn't get many walks. I would say that as long as her paws are not getting frozen or icy, and she has her coat and walks quickly, she should be fine going out for a short time.

MissSophie · 10-11-2007, 04:58 PM

I forgot to ask, where do you live in Minnesota? My daughter lives in Minneapolis.

Mountainwoman · 10-11-2007, 05:35 PM

My two hate coats. I walk them when there is not so much snow that they get buried. They don't seem to mind the cold during the walk, and sit in front of a heater vent when they get home. They don't seem to mind temps in the teens, and we don't get much lower than that. We've had 3 snow storms so far this fall, and they love the snow. (Near Lake Tahoe).

Suzy · 10-11-2007, 05:49 PM

We're in Des Moines, and it's cold here too. I put sweaters or a Tshirt and a jacket on mine when it's really cold out. My two don't wear booties-they HATE having stuff on their feet!

But, I grew up in the Minneapolis area, and had a Chihuahua, and she wore boots-they were the "Paw Tectures" brand from Petsmart. They are waterproof, and fleece lined, and stay on with Velcro-very functional and comfortable, but not so stylish. There are much more fashionable booties now, but these did a great job at the time, before they came out with all the super cute ones!

You might also ask Aprilove and Alaskayorkie about winter wear...Aprillove lives in MN, and I bet you can guess where Alaskayorkie is from

Another idea for you-try a 4-legged outfit to keep them warm. I have this jogging suit for Emma, and it keeps all 4 legs and her body warm but leaves room to potty too! (I got it from PetEdge last year, but they still have some available on Ebay!)

011011 · 10-12-2007, 06:18 AM

I knitted some booties for mine for their feet do get so cold but no coats here they woudl never want to come in,if it is really cold it does not take them long to do thier buisness.The knitted booties do not really work well in ice storms though they seem to stick to it.
DId you get any of the ice last year or are you more in northern MN

10-11-2007, 02:01 PM	#1
Uno baby Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 125	Yorkie owners in cold weather? Like...MN?? Hello all, i'm from Minnesota and I used to walk Uno for 3 miles daily. I can tell he's getting stir crazy, because I have been reluctant to walk him in this cooler weather (around 40). Am I being paranoid about my baby getting too cold (he has a sweater...) or can (don't hate me for what i'm about to say) 'dogs' stand that weather while on a walk? I want to get him some booties to go with his sweater, but need to wait until pay day. lol. Perhaps I will just put him on the treadmill......it's just not the same OH- for those of you who use dog booties for cold weather, which ones do you recommend? I want some nice and warm ones that are water proof (you know, for when I have to take him out in the snow at -10 weather.....ugh...)

10-11-2007, 02:19 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I take mine out untll the temp is 20* then I stop the walks. I put a coat on them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-11-2007, 02:22 PM	#4
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	Well, I'm not in Minnesota, but I am in PA and we can get some nasty cold weather, although i'm sure nothing like yours. It was 47 when I came home and I felt guilty taking Vinnie out just to pee after I got home. He doesn't have any sweaters yet and I really want to get him some hoodies but I can't afford it right now, we just moved and hubby got a new job. Also.......his brithday is on Halloween and I really wanted to get some before then! I'm afraid cuz Vinnie is only 4 pounds that even with a sweater it's too cold for him. He got lots and lots of inside playtime tonight!!! __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

10-11-2007, 02:40 PM	#5
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	I live in CT and it can get really cold here. I walk Conner unless it is below 20 degrees. I fleece snowman jammies that we use as his "snow suit". He wears this in 35 degree weather or below. We wear a sweatshirt or sweater when it is 50 or below. He wears nothing on his feet. It would drive him crazy and he would bite them to get them off. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

10-11-2007, 03:25 PM	#7
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I can't be of much help because it's still in the 80's and 90's here everyday! When it does finally get cold it normally stays in the 50's..only occasionally dropping down into freezing temperatures. Usually early morning and late at night are the coldest times... Lacy is normally fine in a sweater. If I lived in a colder climate she's have some good coats too. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

10-11-2007, 04:01 PM	#8
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	I pulled out the hoodies and sweaters today, it was 47 here this am,,, waiting on pjs right now for my girls, my boys dont like to be confined, but they are by the heat registers at night.also they have nice thick cozy blankets, that helps. I tryed the footies and they pulled them off in seconds I got some booties from my granson and tryed those, they looked so cute didnt stay on long either __________________

10-11-2007, 04:07 PM	#10
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	I CANNOT keep booties or shoes on my babies. They just take them right off and it seems to make it harder on them to walk. I always go by their ears. I walk for about 10 minutes and then feel their ears...if they're freezing cold I take them back in...but mine can't walk long as it is...they get tuckered out...lol

10-11-2007, 04:58 PM	#11
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	Although I don't walk mine in real cold weather, ours seems to do much better when the weather is colder than warmer. She does not do well in warm weather. However, she loves snow. I am not much of an outdoor walker. I use my treadmill; so Sophie doesn't get many walks. I would say that as long as her paws are not getting frozen or icy, and she has her coat and walks quickly, she should be fine going out for a short time. __________________ Sophie's Mom :

10-11-2007, 05:35 PM	#13
Mountainwoman Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 67	My two hate coats. I walk them when there is not so much snow that they get buried. They don't seem to mind the cold during the walk, and sit in front of a heater vent when they get home. They don't seem to mind temps in the teens, and we don't get much lower than that. We've had 3 snow storms so far this fall, and they love the snow. (Near Lake Tahoe).

10-11-2007, 05:49 PM	#14
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	We're in Des Moines, and it's cold here too. I put sweaters or a Tshirt and a jacket on mine when it's really cold out. My two don't wear booties-they HATE having stuff on their feet! But, I grew up in the Minneapolis area, and had a Chihuahua, and she wore boots-they were the "Paw Tectures" brand from Petsmart. They are waterproof, and fleece lined, and stay on with Velcro-very functional and comfortable, but not so stylish. There are much more fashionable booties now, but these did a great job at the time, before they came out with all the super cute ones! You might also ask Aprilove and Alaskayorkie about winter wear...Aprillove lives in MN, and I bet you can guess where Alaskayorkie is from Another idea for you-try a 4-legged outfit to keep them warm. I have this jogging suit for Emma, and it keeps all 4 legs and her body warm but leaves room to potty too! (I got it from PetEdge last year, but they still have some available on Ebay!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

10-12-2007, 06:18 AM	#15
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	I knitted some booties for mine for their feet do get so cold but no coats here they woudl never want to come in,if it is really cold it does not take them long to do thier buisness.The knitted booties do not really work well in ice storms though they seem to stick to it. DId you get any of the ice last year or are you more in northern MN