Question 1: Are dogs also afraid of the cold?

【Detailed answer】
Of course! Don’t think that dogs won’t be cold because they have fur. It’s just that dogs don’t convey this message to us. We can only rely on the careful observation of dog parents. In winter, small dogs, especially puppies, old dogs and sick dogs have the most difficult time. Dog parents must give them the most care and attention.
[Editor’s Statement]

After puppies are born, it is difficult to survive. If they happen to encounter winter, the situation will be even worse. Cold, hepatitis, gastrointestinal problems and more can threaten their precious winter health.

In addition, for dogs, winter is a period of frequent occurrence of many diseases, including canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine infectious hepatitis, canine coronavirus infection, canine adenovirus type II infection, etc.

Question 2: How do dogs behave when they are afraid of the cold?

[Detailed answer]
In the middle of winter, when you see a dog rolling up its body like a ball, unconsciously protecting its head and belly, hiding in a corner and unwilling to move around , and if it ignores you when you call it, it means it feels very cold!
Some dogs may even tremble when they get up and walk occasionally. These symptoms mean that they feel very cold and need warmth.
【Editor's Statement】

Dogs do not bark when they are cold, but they are quiet because their natural reaction allows their bodies to actively reduce energy expenditure, calm and quiet, and reduce Exercise to store energy and maintain body temperature.

Question 3: Which type of dog is most afraid of the cold?

【Detailed answer】
Greyhound, Mini Doberman, Chihuahua, Poodle, Bull Terrier, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, British Bull Terrier, French Bull Terrier, Doberman Pinscher.
[Editor’s Statement]
Short-haired dogs, small dogs, and dogs whose origin is not in the cold zone are more afraid of the cold. Dog parents must take measures to protect these dogs from the cold.
Some dog parents will turn on heaters to keep their dogs warm in winter, but this approach is not ideal. Because some dogs have narrow respiratory systems, such as bulldogs, Pekingese dogs, etc., their own respiratory systems are not very good. If a heater is added, it will make their breathing more difficult.
If the dog parent still wants to turn on the heater, he or she can put a glass of water next to the heater to increase the humidity and allow the dog to breathe comfortably.

Question 4: When are dogs most afraid of the cold?

【Detailed answer】
During bathing and after shaving.
[Editor’s Statement]
You should reduce the number of times you bathe your dog in winter. When bathing your dog, the room should be kept warm and draft-free. You can turn on the heater in winter.
Keep in mind that after washing, you must use a hair dryer to dry the water stains on your dog patiently. Do not just dry the surface.Otherwise, it is easy to cause colds or skin diseases.

If the puppy takes a bath immediately after exercising, the chance of catching a cold will be greatly increased. After taking the dog home after going out, even if the dog is covered with mud, he must rest for half an hour before washing it off.

Needless to say, after shaving, the dog’s sweater to keep out the cold is taken away. Can the dog still stay cold? You can’t shave your dog in winter!

Question 5: Where are dogs most afraid of the cold?

【Detailed answer】
The mouth and belly.
[Editor's Speech]
As the saying goes, one of the parts of a dog that is most afraid of the cold is its mouth.
The sweat glands of dogs' skin are underdeveloped, and the sweat glands are all on the tongue. In hot weather, the main way to speed up heat dissipation is to accelerate the breathing rate, and stick the tongue out of the mouth to breathe. When the weather is cold, dogs still have to breathe, so the mouth dissipates heat faster than other places, and they are most afraid of the cold.
Another part of a dog that is sensitive to the cold is its belly. We often see puppies lying on their stomachs or curled up when sleeping in order to protect their sparsely haired belly.
After reading this guide to keeping out the cold and protecting your dog’s health through the winter, do you dog parents feel confident?