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BainsBane

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3. Depends on the type of dog and how cold it is

Reply to Inkfreak (Original post)

Sun Dec 21, 2014, 04:12 PM

Dec 2014

If they are long haired dogs, they do better in the cold. Some breeds, like pugs, have very poor temperature control. I would say if they are playing and having fun, then they are fine. Running around keeps them warmer. You should be able to tell by their behavior when they want to come in. They know when they are too cold, and they should let you know.

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A question for dog owners. UPDATED. [View all] Inkfreak Dec 2014 OP

Squee! shenmue Dec 2014 #1

I don't know from personal experience; elleng Dec 2014 #2

Depends on the type of dog and how cold it is BainsBane Dec 2014 #3

I think the best idea is to ask the dogs..... Grey Dec 2014 #4

As long as they want. But I live in the tropics. mahina Dec 2014 #5

Do they have shelters outside? grntuscarora Dec 2014 #6

According to this pet site info mnhtnbb Dec 2014 #7

My Pug does his business, then comes to the door, whether its cold or williesgirl Dec 2014 #8

What they're doing out there has a lot to do with it TorchTheWitch Dec 2014 #9