although some dogs can resist the cold well, others do not respond well to the cooling. Even for the most resistant dogs, some winter days and nights are difficult and precautions must be taken to protect them.
executive summary
considers several factors in cold resistance. How do cold dogs behave? The breed, health status, age and lifestyle of the
dog that protects him determine its ability to resist the cold. Its body reacts to them in different ways. It is important to understand them so that it can provide sufficient protection. Several factors determine the cold resistance of
. Compared with us humans, the dog’s body has better resistance to the decline of mercury. This is a common finding because not all dogs are placed on the same brand to resist the cold.
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short haired dog breeds are usually vulnerable to low temperature. Among them, there are as many small dogs like Chihuahua and whip as larger dogs of the same kind: German dog, bulldog, Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and greyhound… Therefore, body size and muscle development are not enough to resist the cold.
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“More specifically, it is the texture, length and density of hair that plays this role and provides a natural barrier for dogs, supported by the precious sebum layer on the skin. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid frequent bathing, especially in winter and autumn, so as not to damage this protective fat film. Therefore, long haired breeds and supply dogs can well withstand the severe winter cold. These include Siberian Husky, Samoyed, St. Bernard, Caucasian shepherd, Pyrenees, leonberg, Newfoundland, Chow and Tibetan. Most of these dogs have double robes with hair attached to their inner hair. Usually, their molting usually occurs twice a year, which will lead to significant hair loss.
age and activity will also affect the cold resistance of our dog friends. The fur of young dogs is not yet mature, the hair of old dogs loses vitality, the metabolism slows down, and is particularly vulnerable in cold weather. The same applies to sedentary dogs, because obesity can’t resist the cold, contrary to what people may think. How does
cold dogs show?
when dogs feel cold, they behave almost like us. The symptoms are basically similar to our symptoms.
is below the temperature threshold of about 5 ° C, and the dog may start grunting.
others may decide, for example, to stop while walking. They may refuse to move forward and are not sensitive to their master’s orders.
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also read: dogs and snow: preventing risks
protects his dog
dogs should not be allowed to go out despite the cold weather. He needs these walks to stimulate his body and spirit, not to mention cleaning and rest.
of course, this is a problem of readjusting the export when it snows or the temperature is very low（e） Walking can be shortened slightly, and animals may be protected by coats. Apply protective cream on the mat to protect the mat and systematically clean / dry the legs, abdomen and parts of the body close to the ground after export
