[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Cold Question
- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:15:27 -0800
Christina Klahn wrote:
>Here's an interesting question for the masses...
>
>Today is very cold in the Metro Denver in Colorado. I remember in the past a
>vet told me you shouldn't leave a dog of any breed or size out for long
>periods in weather colder than 20 degrees as they can suffer from frostbite
>and such just like people. As a result, I left the dogs inside when I went to
>work because the high today came at 1:00 am and that was 22 degrees. I really
>don't like leaving them inside though, they don't have the same "freedom" they
>have in their runs.
>
>The question is this, how cold do you all feel is too cold for a GSD? This
>may be opinion based, I think our breed is considered "hard" so does that make
>them tougher than average in cold weather? Obviously the arctic breeds should
>be able to be out in super cold, and thin haired breeds shouldn't be out long
>even at 30 degrees. At this point, I'm only concerned about my dogs.\
>
>
*You can solve the temperature problem easily by installing a doggie door. I
have one in my sliding door to my deck, and the dogs go in and out at will. I
might add that when it is cold, they are always indoors when I get home. Doris
E*
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