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I have dressed my Yorkies up since I have had Yorkies. My first Yorkie was dressed as a Devil for Halloween. He had other little outfits that he would wear mostly when it got cold. I live in a climate that gets down right arctic so having a little extra protection from the elements is needed.
However many people think dressing your Yorkie, or any kind of dog, is stupid. It can be I guess but when you have a small dog it can also be practical.
In an article by Connie Limon "Why Should you Dress Your Dogs?" she offers these tips:
"Clothes for Warmth:
If you and your little toy dog will outside in Maine in the winter, it truly matters that your little guy is in a nice, warm coat. Sure your main objective here is to keep the little guy warm, but it is more fun if that coat is “mink,” or even faux fur. Wow! How cute can that be? Real cute! Even long-coated little dogs sometimes need a little help keeping warm. Small dogs do lose their body heat much faster and are prone to hypoglycemia. A fleece t-shirt inside is also great to help keep your little guys from losing too much body heat.
Clothes for Worried Dogs:
When you are a Teacup Shih Tzu and you only weigh 5 pounds, you will have lots to worry about if the larger size Shih Tzu is around. Dressing the little guys in clothes will actually relieve some of the tensions between them and their rivals – the bigger guys. It creates calming to wrap up your little guy in something warm and cozy like a fleece t-shirt or sweater for inside. It gives the little guys more confidence.
Dogs like attention. When you dress up your dog in a beautiful party dress, people pay that attention. Your little dog will probably respond with lots of tail wagging and an increase self confidence. Most dogs love to interact with people and clothes are very good conversation starters. Dress your dog up in something really, really pretty and unusual and have fun watching her/his reactions when people stop and tell him or her just how precious they look. People won’t be able to resist smiling and petting your little dog. Dressing up your pet in beautiful dog fashions is definitely a way for the two of you to meet new people anywhere you decide to go."
Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. Purchase fleece t-shirts in a variety of colors and hand crochet dog blankets at: http://www.littleguysdogclothesshop.com
So clothes are a good thing but a pearl necklace? My girlfriend Jill gave Surrobbie a pearl necklace for Christmas last year and I just adore it. Surrobbie wears it all the time and gets tons of compliments on it. It doesn't keep her warm, make her feel more secure or give her confidence (well maybe it makes her feel more like a princess) however I just love it.
For Buddy he gets a Bandanna.
He isn't so fond of it so I don't put it on him very often. If it truly bothers either of the dogs to have something on I don't make them wear it. I don't want them worried and upset over it. If indeed they don't seem to mind I will go with it.
Also you want to make sure the garment or whatever you put on your Yorkie is safe, they can move in it and it isn't going to get caught on something and choke them. You should stick with things that are made for small dogs and are designed for the four legged fur person.
Love my Yorkies
Rachelle
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