It’s winter, and temperatures have been dropping significantly in recent days. When temperatures are low, you need to dress warmly to avoid catching a cold. The same applies to pets: depending on the breed you have, you need to keep them more or less warm. Just like humans, they can also catch a cold and become ill.
Some breeds even tolerate the cold better because of their physiology and build. However, others, especially small dog breeds, are more sensitive to falling temperatures.
The dog breeds most sensitive to the cold are:
Chihuahua
They are one of the smallest breeds and originate from Mexico. Therefore, because of their small build and the climate they come from, they are one of the breeds most sensitive to the cold. They can have long or short hair, but both varieties are sensitive to the cold.
Greyhound
Although Greyhounds are known for their speed and height, they tend to feel the cold intensely because they are pure muscle and have very little body fat.
Yorkshire Terrier
Like Chihuahuas, they require greater protection during winter because of their small size. Although their hair is somewhat longer, they do not have a dense coat to protect them from the cold.
Miniature Pinscher
They are larger than Yorkshire Terriers and Chihuahuas, but they have short hair and are just as slender as Greyhounds. Therefore, they have very little muscle mass and are more sensitive to the cold.
These breeds tend to be the most sensitive, but French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Miniature Bull Terriers are also among them. These breeds have short hair and therefore do not have a double coat to protect them from the cold.
If you have one of these breeds, or feel that your dog feels the cold more than usual, protect them from the cold, regardless of their size. Some large dogs are more sensitive to the cold than others.
These days, it is advisable to put a warm garment on your ARISTOPET, especially during morning and evening walks, when temperatures tend to drop. Also, if you are thinking of going to the snow with your ARISTOPERRO, you should keep a series of recommendations in mind.
ARISTOSHOP, ARISTOPET’s online store, offers a wide variety of quality designs to get through cold days, including coats, sweatshirts, and sweaters. We also have coats for all sizes.
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