Guess what? Stray dogs survive for years, which means they make it through the winter.


They'll make it through a walk...

There's a similar one for Phoenix summers. Mostly about dog paws on the hot af surfaces.

We have a 5 lb Maltese and this is pretty accurate for her. She wears sweaters in the winter and anything below 30 is too cold but above that with sun she’s mostly fine.

I kinda feel like the dog will tell you.

Every dog I've ever had (all bigger dogs; between 75 and 95 lbs) have loved crisp weather; down into the upper 20s/lower 30s. They get all kinds of fired up when they get outside and it's a little chilly.

But if it's REAL cold (hovering near zero) they'll do their business and they're back at the door in a hurry.

If your dog is still acting like he's happy to be there and proud to serve, let him go on his walk. I mean sure, we've watered dogs down to the point of nearly useless in domesticating them, but they still have SOME instincts left. Feral dogs are still a thing - they don't just stand in the woods until they die (unless you have a worthless 5 lb Maltese).

Excessive heat is much bigger risk than cold for most dogs, that chart is DAF.

I mean yea you dont just leave them outside in 0 degree weather but you can let them out to run around for a while. As long as they are active they are fine.

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I dont walk my dog when everyone has salt/ice melt on the sidewalks in the winter. If I see her limping or walking funny because of it I'm bringing her back in

What kind of Facebook Mommy group shit is that?

Do you know how many stray dogs die each year? You only see the ones that survive. You have to think of all the other that didn't make it through the winter! :deevee:

Most dogs, are like wolves. It doesn't matter how cold it is outside.

Think of the wolves, huskies, and dingos out there in the cold and heat. We need to save them.

If that chart were anywhere close to the truth, every dog I've ever owned would have tipped over from hypothermia. I have a German Shepherd that lays out in the snow when it's well below zero. That dog has a coat like a Bison.

My Doberman is pretty close. Now keep in mind, they have access to a nice heated garage and a covered twin mattress at anytime, but they choose to be out there. In fact, when I bring them in the house, they get pretty hot and I generally don't keep the house over 68 at any given time. I like it cool as well. My bedroom is like a polar vortex with a bed full of thick covers.

my black lab actually likes running around in the snow until her feet get too cold lol

Every lab I have ever had, was the same way.