Cross Breeds

When dogs go out in the snow ?

Why do they not feel the cold - particulalry in their feet? Or do they - and just not show it?

Public Comments

1. yes they get cold but just don't show it. They shouldn't get the salt on their feet though that's bad for them.
2. Although dog's feet have padding and some have hair, they are just a susceptible to frost bite as we are.
3. most dogs are pretty well insulated. My dog is hairless and gets cold quickly. A husky doesnt mind the snow at all. The feet were designed to tolerate some cold.. those thick pads protect the feet. Salt can burn tho.. and dogs that have alot of hair between the pads can get iceballs, between their pads, which can be painful.
4. Don't forget, when talking about dogs in snow, dachshunds leave four footprints and a straight line............ and don't tell me they don't feel THAT ! ! !
5. They do, but they are more tolerant of it than humans.
6. My dogs limp if they are out too long. When their paws get wet, it obviously freezes when it's cold, and they start hopping on three legs or limping. So, we don't do long walks in the snow.
7. Yes they get cold but seem to be able to handle it alot better than we do.
8. They do get cold in the snow but are better insulated than we are. My dog has got a weird habit of running with her back legs while having her face and chest in the snow! She still pants after she has done this even though it makes her wet.