What dogs are ideal for standing the heat?
amethyst.dancer asked:
I live in San Jose, CA, and, as you know, it’s summer over here. I need a dog who can stand the heat. I want a Siberian Husky, but I know California isn’t meant for dogs from the north. What I’m looking for is a big dog (not toy, and medium-sized could work), a sporting or working one. Any ideas on which dog ideal for a Californian like me?
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I live in San Jose, CA, and, as you know, it’s summer over here. I need a dog who can stand the heat. I want a Siberian Husky, but I know California isn’t meant for dogs from the north. What I’m looking for is a big dog (not toy, and medium-sized could work), a sporting or working one. Any ideas on which dog ideal for a Californian like me?
July 24th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
def not a bully breed…..bullys overheat very quickly…that means anything with bulldog in its bloodlines
July 24th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
You could get a water dog of some sort but a dog with one coat and a short hair will do better in the heat than a long haired dog. And get a white haired dog instead of black or brown.
July 26th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Hello,
Pretty much any dog can stand the heat if cared for properly! Dogs sweat from their feet, so a good way to cool them off is letting them stand in water. Also make sure the dog has LOTS of access to drinking water and shade. Really any dog would suit you. But here are a few:
Viszla
German Shot Haired Pointer
Basset Hound
Beagle
Coon Hound
Enjoy!
July 28th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I’d say something with a short coat thin coat.
July 31st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
a rhodesian ridgeback they were breed in africa they were made to withstand the extreme heat in africa. they are big dogs because i took care of one before.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:37 am
Small sized dogs are more likely to stand the heat, but Italian Greyhound,Australian cattle dog, Dalmatian, Border collie or a cute Beaglecould work. But i think a Vizsla is what you’re looking for.