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My dogs love the snow in New Hampshire and will stay out as long
as possible, but know they have a warm house to return to and do. Sweetie has
some orthopedic issues so she does not stay out too long if it is cold and damp,
not at all if it is raining. Charlie would stay out all day and night if he
could. The snow balls between the toes are a big issue here. I find less snow
gets caught if their foot hair is trimmed. I have stuck their paws in warm
water to melt the snow because it seems to really bug them. And if it just
melts off, the whole kitchen floor is a big puddle. We are still waiting for cold and snow here â record temps
today, it was 65 degrees and even I was running around in just a tee shirt. From:
owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On Behalf Of Viney,
Bethany Christine.
We live in Wisconsin and my Pyrs beg and beg and beg to be out in as much snow
as possible in temps to minus 20 below. However they are house dogs and they
let us know when they have had enough and come to the door to come in. Watch
for ice balls that form on the pads of their feet. This can cause cracked and
bloody pads if not cared for. It is snowing here now and the temp is about 25
degrees. Both Pyrs are outside on top of their hill loving every minute of it.
My newf is laying out and becoming just plastered with snow and is a beautiful
sight. They are all very happy and peaceful. This is my favorite time of the
year. Beth czar osa and tundra in rural Wisconsin. From:
owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org <owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org> Just how much cold can a Pyr really withstand when do they have
their full winter coat? Kodiak
will be two in February and he weighs about 120 and it looks/feels like he has
winter coat. He is an outdoor dog and tomorrow the temp is going to drop below
30 with the possibility of snow. This is an unusual event here in South Texas
and I donât know whether to be concerned or not. He did not want to come in the
house when it was 36 degrees outside. I have read about this but want to be
sure since we are used to extreme heat temps but not the cold and especially
not snow. Thanks, Christine |