Hi there!
It's me Svetlana.
Today I would like to tell you about my favorite subject: shopping! Now we will be shopping for our Yorkies and it is so much fun!
Before you get your puppy you have to get ready and buy the following:
1. Large X-pen (or several of them if you are planning to make living quarters for your Yorkie in various rooms of your house)-- I have one in the kitchen and one in my bedroom, as well as one at George's house.
I keep Ptichka in X-pen when I am away at work or just busy in the house and don't want him to roam around unattended.
2. Comfortable dog bed (s)--I have 4.
3. Travel crate(pet taxi or similar) to take your Yorkie on rides in the car.
4. Wire crate (if you plan to crate train your dog).
5. Pee pads.
6. Odor removal spray and paper towels.
7. Puppy food and food/water bowls. Also consider a water dispenser with a nozzle to mount inside the X-pen in case your puppy spills his water from the bowl when you are away.
8. Toys (many)--chose rather small toys.
9. Grooming stuff: dog shampoo and conditioner, variety of brushes, nail clipper, tooth wipes, combs, blow drier, towels, bath basin.
10. Treats.
When you actually get a puppy, you will also need:
11. Harness and a leash (s). You will need to take your pup to a pet store to fit the harness.
12. Clothing (especially sweaters/coats for cold season). XXS or XS size fits puppies (depending on your puppy size). Chose at the pet store with you puppy by your side, so you can find the most appropriate size. Once you know the size, then you can buy things on line.
Generally speaking, to know the size of your Yorkie when it is full grown,dowble his size/weight at the age of 13 weeks. There are also Yorkie growth charts on line.
These are some of them:
http://www.yorkiepassion.com/growthchart.htm
http://devinecaninesnc.com/YorkieGrowthChart.aspx
http://www.swankpets.com/blog/?p=52
http://www.yorkieinfocenter.com/Growth_Chart.html
In my next post I will list stores and on line shopping sites for your Yorkie!
So long!
Svetlana
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