Paw Prints
A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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The American Kennel Club says use this “rule of thumb” to determine how long a dog may be outside in the cold, even if it is having a great time romping in the snow: Puppies fewer than 8 weeks old: Keep indoors during cold weather Toy breeds: Keep indoors during cold weather Brachycephalic breeds (i.e. dogs with short noses, like pugs and French bulldogs and many other flat faced breeds): Keep indoors (especially when exercising) Smaller breeds: Limit outings in temperatures below 32ºF to 10-15 minutes Larger breeds: Limit outings in temperatures below 32ºF to 30-60 minutes Arctic breeds: Can stay outside in the cold indefinitely, as long as they are acclimated Keep your pets safe and warm this winter!
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