Our Puppy and the cold weather, (snow/rain)

Gerald · 10-21-2005, 10:08 AM

Rocky is 4 months old now and it's starting to get pretty cold here in Ohio. Today we were out in the rain before I took him to the vet, and I swear I saw him shiver

I want to get him some doggy cloths, but not really sure if I have found anything worth while. PetSmart has a lot of costumes right now, but not a whole lot in the keep your little dog warm department.

I'm sure I will find something for him, but another concern I have is the snow! His little paws will get so cold and will he even go potty in the snow? What have you all done with your dogs when it snows out, especially when they are pups?

Thanks!!!
- Gerald

kazkirkpatrick · 10-21-2005, 10:13 AM

I thought cooper would HATE the snow, but he loved it! He hates the cold and he hates the wet, but apparently he makes exceptions for snow!

We got rexie mid Feb, so she was a baby baby when it was really cold outside. Dogs deal with it pretty well, especially since if they are outside, its either a quickie to go potty or they are being active. Rexie didnt have any issues with the cold/snow.

dedeeboru · 10-21-2005, 10:46 AM

try the PetSmart online store. They have some sweaters and boots. I'd only really suggest the boots if you plan on keeping your dog outside a LOOOONNG time or you are worried about salt or other melt products.
Dog sweaters work pretty good if your dog seems to be shivering and they can be pretty cheap.

Pugdawg1 · 10-21-2005, 10:49 AM

I've bought some adorable stuff off of ebay too, clothing wise for the pugs.

***Carrie*** · 10-21-2005, 11:19 AM

Dogs are pretty hardy. They apparently don't get frostbite on their pads. I live in a cold climate and it gets down in the singel digits and even for a week or so the past couple years....like 30 below zero. Of course, that cold....we skip the walks, but they still go out to potty.

I do have little cozy coats for them for when it's about 15 degrees F or lower. But when they're exercising, they tend to keep fairly warm. I do worry about the stand up ears with little hair, so am going to figure something out this year.

Most dogs love to play in the snow....just like kids. LOL.

kelly bell · 11-03-2005, 10:09 AM

Rauligh will NOT go potty outside if its raining. He looks at me like "you want me to go out in that? I dont think so." So we keep walking but he'll hold it untill we go inside and then he'll go on the carpet. I dono what to do about that

Pugdawg1 · 11-03-2005, 10:14 AM

During the winter I shovel paths for them.. last winter the snow was so deep that they would go down the paths and you couldn't see them. I have to herd them off of the porch and stand guard until they do their business. Two of the pugs I have not had during the winter months, one of which will be experiencing her first winter. Should be interesting.

TribalRats · 11-03-2005, 10:42 AM

Petco has some great prices on dog coats and sweaters as well as the boots should you decide you would like some.

Barrett · 11-03-2005, 11:44 AM

PetsMart and Petco should have some warm blanket coats for Rocky but I wouldn't mess with boots right now. If he gets used to them you would have to put them on every thime you wanted to take him potty. I have dachshunds and they run around fine in the snow. We took Bailey up to the mountains and she ran around for two hours and didn't complain. She looked like a little black bunny bounding through the powder. I do have jackets for my dogs but I don't put them on unless it's really cold like 30 degrees or less.

10-21-2005, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gerald Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 213 Rep Power: 66	Our Puppy and the cold weather, (snow/rain) Rocky is 4 months old now and it's starting to get pretty cold here in Ohio. Today we were out in the rain before I took him to the vet, and I swear I saw him shiver I want to get him some doggy cloths, but not really sure if I have found anything worth while. PetSmart has a lot of costumes right now, but not a whole lot in the keep your little dog warm department. I'm sure I will find something for him, but another concern I have is the snow! His little paws will get so cold and will he even go potty in the snow? What have you all done with your dogs when it snows out, especially when they are pups? Thanks!!! - Gerald

10-21-2005, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
kazkirkpatrick Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 464 Rep Power: 94	I thought cooper would HATE the snow, but he loved it! He hates the cold and he hates the wet, but apparently he makes exceptions for snow! We got rexie mid Feb, so she was a baby baby when it was really cold outside. Dogs deal with it pretty well, especially since if they are outside, its either a quickie to go potty or they are being active. Rexie didnt have any issues with the cold/snow.
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Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 136	I've bought some adorable stuff off of ebay too, clothing wise for the pugs.
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10-21-2005, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,419 Rep Power: 286	Dogs are pretty hardy. They apparently don't get frostbite on their pads. I live in a cold climate and it gets down in the singel digits and even for a week or so the past couple years....like 30 below zero. Of course, that cold....we skip the walks, but they still go out to potty. I do have little cozy coats for them for when it's about 15 degrees F or lower. But when they're exercising, they tend to keep fairly warm. I do worry about the stand up ears with little hair, so am going to figure something out this year. Most dogs love to play in the snow....just like kids. LOL.
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11-03-2005, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
kelly bell Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Rauligh will NOT go potty outside if its raining. He looks at me like "you want me to go out in that? I dont think so." So we keep walking but he'll hold it untill we go inside and then he'll go on the carpet. I dono what to do about that
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10-21-2005, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
dedeeboru 2 Naughty Girls Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0	try the PetSmart online store. They have some sweaters and boots. I'd only really suggest the boots if you plan on keeping your dog outside a LOOOONNG time or you are worried about salt or other melt products. Dog sweaters work pretty good if your dog seems to be shivering and they can be pretty cheap.

11-03-2005, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 136	During the winter I shovel paths for them.. last winter the snow was so deep that they would go down the paths and you couldn't see them. I have to herd them off of the porch and stand guard until they do their business. Two of the pugs I have not had during the winter months, one of which will be experiencing her first winter. Should be interesting.
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11-03-2005, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
TribalRats Take Responsibility Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 3,327 Rep Power: 145	Petco has some great prices on dog coats and sweaters as well as the boots should you decide you would like some.
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11-03-2005, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 156	PetsMart and Petco should have some warm blanket coats for Rocky but I wouldn't mess with boots right now. If he gets used to them you would have to put them on every thime you wanted to take him potty. I have dachshunds and they run around fine in the snow. We took Bailey up to the mountains and she ran around for two hours and didn't complain. She looked like a little black bunny bounding through the powder. I do have jackets for my dogs but I don't put them on unless it's really cold like 30 degrees or less.

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