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Re: Dogs and the cold
Our dogs live outside all year and don't have a problem, so it's probably because indoor dogs aren't used to it as much. Though on nights like last night they did come in (though hubby doesn't know that ;))
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Re: Dogs and the cold
We used to take my boy out in all weather conditions, and definitely colder than -25. Sometimes I used to put vaseline on his paws, but never tried boots and I dont think he'd have worn them anyway.
We used to always see other dogs with boots and whatnot on, so I wouldnt worry too much about the locals laughing. |
Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by shunter1977
(Post 10376979)
The last 3 days is the coldest we've had since we arrived 9 weeks ago. Our dog loves the snow and has been walking/playing in it happily but in the last few days the temps have dropped (this morning it's -25 and -34 with windchill).
Our dog can only manage about 2 minutes in the garden without limping so i've purchased coat and boots for her!!! Before I take her for a walk and look completely stupid to the locals - is it normal to need these things or do dogs just adapt to the cold? I cant imagine making her walk in this without protection but i've not seen one other dog wearing anything on their feet!:confused: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater If anyone laughs at you, screw 'em! Good on you for having the thought for your pet :starsmile: |
Re: Dogs and the cold
You could always try Dog Martens or Hush Puppies;)
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Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by curleytops
(Post 10377120)
Our SAMOYED had "Muttluks" boots to go for winter walks in as his pads would get irritated with the ice and snow and no, it's not stupid. Just ask the mushers in the Iditarod:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater If anyone laughs at you, screw 'em! Good on you for having the thought for your pet :starsmile: |
Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by Maplease
(Post 10377152)
You could always try Dog Martens or Hush Puppies;)
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Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by beautiful050278
(Post 10377027)
It hit -30 last night so I dont think anyone will laugh at you ;)
Originally Posted by Greenhill
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It's the coyotes and wolves that live in the wilderness that I feel sorry for.
The poor things have never had the option of fancy gene filtering or practical winter pawwear :( |
Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by curleytops
(Post 10377120)
Our SAMOYED had "Muttluks" boots to go for winter walks in as his pads would get irritated with the ice and snow and no, it's not stupid. Just ask the mushers in the Iditarod:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater If anyone laughs at you, screw 'em! Good on you for having the thought for your pet :starsmile: |
Re: Dogs and the cold
We used booties for our dog last winter, she's a Bloodhound/Harrierhound. The only problem is that after a couple of minutes bounding around the boots start slipping off. So at the moment my OH is sat at the sewing machine attaching elastic to the boots that will stretch over the dogs back to hold them up. :) The same theory as an Amish farmer and a pair of trousers!
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Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by GC44
(Post 10377245)
We used booties for our dog last winter, she's a Bloodhound/Harrierhound. The only problem is that after a couple of minutes bounding around the boots start slipping off. So at the moment my OH is sat at the sewing machine attaching elastic to the boots that will stretch over the dogs back to hold them up. :) The same theory as an Amish farmer and a pair of trousers!
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Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon
(Post 10377249)
Ooh a bit like kids and their mittens on strings!
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Boots all the way - saying that our chow would rather not go out if it' means boots but he does have them on when it's below -23 ish because of the ice balls that form around his feet. He used to wear a rain coat on wet days but now refuses to go out if there is a slight chance that the cloud in the distance should fling a rain drop at him:huh:
BTW boots with velcro that go around the top are the best to buy as they are harder to get off. |
Re: Dogs and the cold
The poodle doesn't get clipped during the winter. He won't wear booties though, I guess even poodles have standards.
The springer just doesn't care/notice. We have had to drag him inside during blizzards. |
Re: Dogs and the cold
Piff he is gorgeous, will post photo of ours later, she looks a funny sight in the boots and she knows it too :D
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Re: Dogs and the cold
Originally Posted by magnumpi
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Its the salt though, they hate it on their feet. We find that where we live it is possible to walk on grass for most of the time, and in fresh snow, this keeps contact with the salt minimal.
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