Different breeds of dogs have different ways of keeping warm when facing the cold winter. For example, Huskies are calm and unfazed when facing the winter. Therefore, owners must first understand the breed and characteristics of their dogs before they can help them spend a safe and happy winter.

If the dog itself is wearing a heavy fur coat, such as the Shiba Inu or Akita Inu breeds, this innate fur coat is like wool and can help the dog resist the cold weather outside; The fur is not thick enough, so it is best to stay in a warm room, next to the stove, away from the cold air outside.

A dog’s paws are very different from human paws

Dogs have better blood circulation, which means that dogs can use rapid blood circulation to allow the warm blood in the body to alternate between the soles of the feet and the blood on the cold surface. This natural advantage allows dogs to prevent cold-related diseases. of chilblains, colds, or other injuries. Like the thickness of a dog's fur, the amount of time a dog's paws can withstand the cold will vary depending on the breed.

Generally speaking, large dogs have a much higher tolerance and tolerance for cold weather than small dogs. If dogs spend most of their time outdoors, then dogs who stay outdoors need to adjust more calories to burn than dogs who stay indoors to maintain warmth. Therefore, owners need to pay special attention to the diet and care of outdoor dogs. They need more healthy foods to maintain body heat, resist cold, and stay active.

Dogs have the instinct to resist the cold

When cold weather arrives, dogs will look for places that can withstand the harsh weather so that they can curl up to preserve body temperature. They may even cover their faces with their tails and hide their feet under their bodies to resist the cold wind. They may also find a pile of leaves or hay as a bed to sleep on, or they may find a building or tree that can be used as a shield to block the cold wind. If the dog has a warm nest covered with blankets, it will be the best way to preserve body temperature, and it can also be called the happiest dog.