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Can Cold-Weather-Loving Dog Breeds Be Happy in Hot Climates?

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Can Cold-Weather-Loving Dog Breeds Be Happy in Hot Climates?

帖子admin » 周三 8月 26, 2015 3:55 pm

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Q. My dream breed is an Alaskan Malamute, but we live in south Florida. Would it be wrong to make a breed like the Malamute live in our hot, humid environment? We have air conditioning, of course, but is that enough?
A. This is a common problem: wanting (or having) a dog who’s not quite right for your climate or home environment. Sometimes the right decision is to wait until your circumstances are different, but if you’re willing and able to take some precautions and make smart decisions about the dog’s lifestyle, I don’t see why you can’t successfully live with a Malamute or any other snow-loving breed, such as a Siberian Husky, Akita, Saint Bernard, Norwegian Elkhound, Newfoundland or Finnish Lapphund — even if you call Florida home.

Here are some tips to help northern dogs chill out in the heat. Some other breeds, including Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dogues de Bordeaux, French Bulldogs, Japanese Chin, Pekingese and Pugs, are also sensitive to heat, and this advice applies to them as well.

Keep Your Canine Cool
Avoid the outdoors during the day. Of course, your dog can go out for potty breaks, but you’ll probably find that he comes back in as soon as possible. Malamutes and other cold-weather breeds would rather be outdoors on cool mornings and evenings, so schedule walks and playtime for those hours. As a rule, limit strenuous activity when the temperature is 70 degrees or higher, though. It may not seem hot to you, but you’re not wearing a fur coat. Go for two or three short walks instead of one long walk. If it’s hot in the evening, too, play indoors. Provide mental exercise, such as nose work practice, throw a squeaky toy down the hall, or teach him to walk on a treadmill.

Create cool zones around your home. If your dog has access to the outdoors during the day, provide him with a kiddie pool filled with cool water where he can lounge. He may also dig himself a nice, cool hole beneath a tree. If necessary, provide shade with a sun-protective tarp or deck cover. Your dog will want a cool place to sleep indoors, too. If you don’t have a wood or tile floor, position a fan near his favorite napping area. And always put safety first: If you have an in-ground pool, your furry friend may love to splash around in it, but it’s important to make sure he knows how to swim — and how to get out of the pool. All that fur can weigh him down when it gets wet. If you’re not home to supervise, your dog shouldn’t have access to the pool.
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