Most people have enough common sense to know that just because a pet has fur doesn't mean that it can withstand winter temperatures. However some are ignorant to the fact that even a dog (or Timmothy's guinea pigs) with a good heavy coat is no match for the extremes of the Northland.
I abbreviated an article I found on the Hill (Science Diet) website about the most tolerant of dog breads when it comes to cold originally penned by Erin Ollila http://erinollila.com
What interested me was their/her top 10 list of dogs most tolerant of cold weather.
1. Bernese Mountain Dog
2. German Shepherd
2. German Shepherd
4. Keeshond
5. Newfoundland
6. Saint Bernard
7. Shiba Inu
8. Komondor
9. Norwegian Elkhound
10. Siberian Husky
Even though these breeds are especially suited for cold weather, it's still important to make sure your dog stays warm. Try to keep your cold weather dog inside if the temperature is freezing or below, or if there's ice or snow on the ground.
Cold weather dogs need exercise regardless of the weather. Make an effort to get your dog outside for a walk, run or jaunt around the yard. When the weather is dangerous, find ways to keep your pet active indoors. And follow the advice of the American Veterinary Medical Association to "check your dog's paws frequently for signs of cold-weather injury or damage, such as cracked paw pads or bleeding."
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