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10 Dog Breeds that Need Extra Protection in Cold Weather
Some dog breeds definitely require a little extra protection and warmth in the cold weather. Dog owners living in a region experiencing cold climate would definitely want to take a dekko at the below list consisting of various dog breeds that are sensitive to chilly weather. The makeup of the dog has lots to do with how it tolerates lower temperatures. A dog with thin coat will feel the effects of severe winters greatly. Then again the physical attributes have a connection with the dog’s place of origin. A breed that primarily belongs to a dessert region will naturally have a thin coat.
Great Dane: This gentle giant’s origin dates back to 3000 B.C backed by its drawings on ancient artifacts. The breed has short hair over its huge body and is not very good at tolerating the cold. Image source: http://www.vetstreet.com/
Beagle: This breed has short hair; however the coat may get a bit dense in winter weather. It is still important for the pet parent to provide a dog coat/jacket to the pet before stepping out for daily walks with it. Also keep the pet dog indoors for most part of the day barring the pooch’s play and exercise time. Image source: http://www.vetstreet.com/
Chihuahua: The tiniest of all breeds originated in Chihuahua, Mexico. Its motherland is a warm desert, and the breed obviously exhibits a low tolerance to the cold. Chihuahuas have a short and thin coat. Another variety of this dog is born with a long coat. However in both cases the breed does not do very well in cold climate unless properly clad to deal with the winter. The dog parent must make arrangements with regard to cozy beddings and dog blankets sprawled across the rooms where the pet roams freely. Image source: http://www.123rf.com/
Pug: It originated in China. The pug has a short coat, making it vulnerable to chilly weather. Pugs do not tolerate the hot weather well either due to their short nose that limits the ability to pant properly and cool off the body. Image source: www.pinterest.com
Rottweilers: They have a short double coat. The under coat is mostly found on neck and thigh area. If you own this breed or are planning on adopting one, make sure to take extra care of it in winters. You will have to provide it with dog sweaters or coats to keep warm. Image source: http://guardianrottweilers.com/
Boxer: Its country of origin is Germany and was initially used as medium sized guard dogs. The sporty frame is covered with glossy short coat. The short hair makes it vulnerable to the chill. Boxers have a short nose and flat broad head and fall under the category of brachycephalic breed and face breathing difficulties. Due to which Boxers don’t cope well in hot and humid weather conditions too. Some precautionary measures must be undertaken and your dog is good to go. Image source: https://pixabay.com
Bull Dog: This breed was developed in England. Bull dogs have short hair and would require jackets lined with fleece and dog sweaters to beat the chilly weather. Even Bull dog is a brachycephalic breed; therefore make sure it is equally comfortable in summer months. Image source: http://www.dogexpress.in/
Dachshund: A small-game hunter that originated in Germany. There are three types of Dachshunds, the Smooth Dachshunds, Long-haired and Wire-haired. It is the Smooth Dachshund with short hair that would require special care in winters. Image source: http://www.irishdogs.ie/
French Bull Dog: English in origin was developed as a miniature Bull Dog. It has a short and thin coat. French bull dog owners living in locations that experience chilly winters will have to provide the pet with warm clothing and make sure it stays mostly indoors during said season. Image source: https://naturaldogcompany.com
Doberman Pinscher: Originated in Germany as a guard dog. This dog breed comes with a short coat. There may be present a small amount of short undercoat in the region of the neck. Dobermans are vulnerable to the cold and need to keep warm and protected. Image source: www.pinterest.com https://www.k9rl.com
Article resources:
http://iheartdogs.com/10-dog-breeds-that-are-sensitive-to-cold-weather/
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/characteristics/poorly-suited-for-cold-weather
