Find out which dogs are most vulnerable to the cold
As with heat, not all dogs affect temperatures in the same way. There are breeds of dogs that are much more accustomed to the cold than others. Today we are going to talk about which dogs suffer the most with it.
Which dogs are most sensitive to cold?
First we will clarify, in a very general way, which dogs are the most sensitive to low temperatures.
First you will find the puppies. Newborn puppies are very vulnerable and anything can affect your health. They should stay warm so they don't get sick, so if your dog has puppies during the cold months, protect them well.
In the same way, you have to protect the old dogs. These cans often have bone and joint problems, such as arthritis or osteoarthritis and cold are not good for them.
On the other hand, short-haired dogs do not have that layer of dense pealed that others have to protect themselves from low temperatures, so they have a bad time with the cold. We recommend that, unless absolutely necessary, do not cut your pet's hair during the winter.
The same goes for small dog breeds. These do not have a robust and oily body that makes them resistant to cold, so it is advisable to dress them with coats suitable for them and give them an extra layer of protection to their skin.
Dog breeds most vulnerable to the cold
Next, we will talk more specifically about some of the dog breeds that have the worst time with the cold.
The Yorkshire terrier: these adorable little ones are one of the most famous small-sized breeds. As we said before, they need more cold care.
Chihuahua: if dogs of small breeds are the ones that spend the worst time when temperatures drop, the Chihuahua could not be missing from this list. His small little body makes him a perfect pet for everyone, but a victim of the cold.
Whippet: although its slim body may make us think that it is a weak dog, the truth is that it is a very resistant and agile dog. However, it does not have enough protection to withstand the cold well.
Greyhound: the same thing happens to the previous race. Its thin body prevents it from protecting naturally from low temperatures and although it is not a small dog breed, it suffers quite a lot with the cold.
Chinese Crested: One of the features that make this puppy so exotic is that it has no hair. An advantage if you have it at home because you will not collect loose hairs, but for him it is a disadvantage in the face of the cold. It is not the only breed of hairless dog that exists; there is many more and all need protection.
Rat Terrier: These little ones also have a very bad time when the degrees drop, as their size and short fur does not help them to protect themselves.
On the opposite side are those dogs that are perfectly adapted to the cold and that what they suffer are the high temperatures, which can cause heat strokes.
Among them are the Siberian husky, Alaskan malamute, St. Bernard and Bern Bolero. All of them come from cold areas and their physical characteristics make them very resistant.