Dose a chihuahua need a sweeter in the winter time?
2006-08-30 20:17:51 · 17 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Chihuauas are small dogs (obviously) lol and can lose body heat quickly in cold weather. They just dont have the body size needed to generate enough heat to stay warm. I have chi's that even in the house during winter, preferred to wear a sweater just to be comfy. If you are letting your dog out only to go potty then you could get by without a sweater but if you are letting your dog out for prolonged periods (longer than a few minutes), then I'd say yes, definitely a sweater if you are in a colder climate. Even my german shepherds wear coats sometimes if it's just too cold out. Make sure to get a sweater that has straps to go around their hind legs or you end up with it all up around their neck! LOL and pee openings for boys :P
2006-08-30 20:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by dusty_roade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not as delicate as you would think. Certainly no sweater indoors, a blanket maybe for sleeping and resting. If you are putting chihuahua out in cold weather for long periods of time, then maybe. But I find most people just do this for cosmetic reasons. They like to dress up a chihuahua like its a baby or something, remember its a dog first.
Do not misstake chihuahua closeness to you as them being cold or even their shaking (common to those dogs). If you treat a chihuahua as if it was delicate, it will act that way
2006-08-30 20:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Hathor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs with short fur need a sweater and should not be left outside very long in the winter. If the climate is really cold, use a dog coat. There are lots of them made with fleece. Penn Plax makes them.
2006-08-30 20:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because Chihuahuas are very delicate and need warmth! I have 3 and they are always next to me because they are cold with the a/c on! Imagine during winter!
2006-08-30 20:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by xSilverStarx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people put sweaters on their chihuahuas in the winter but we don't put them on ours. Our dogs don't like them. If you live where it is really cold and you take your dog places with you, you could buy her some sweaters.
2006-08-30 20:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you live somewhere that gets cold - or even chilly since they are so tiny. I think most short-haired dogs don't mind wearing a coat in cold weather. You could even get your dog a snowsuit if he gets really cold. I got one for my dog at Petco. It covers their front legs, back legs, back, and part of their underside. There is a cutout on the underside and butt so they can go potty. Hope this info. helps!
2006-08-30 22:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by beachgirlkandy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they become chilled easily and they don't like the cold. You might also consider getting them booties to protect their feet. Chihuahuas are a warm-climate breed.
2006-08-30 20:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by triviatm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any time that YOU need a sweater or jacket, your Chihuahua does..
this is a great article from Veterinary Partners> http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=99&A=2349&S=1
another Chihuahua sweater advocate> http://results.about.com/chihuahua/index.htm
and here> http://www.faqs.org/faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/chihuahuas/
How to care for a Chihuahua> http://www.ehow.com/how_9993_care-chihuahua.html
Chihuahua breed club> http://ezinearticles.com/?Chihuahuas:-Dog-Breed-For-You?&id=199083
All of these professional site recommend sweaters....
2006-08-30 20:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Kauai, Hawaii, so, no, my chihuahua does not need a sweater in the winter.
2006-08-30 20:41:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kapaa H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the where u live and the temps there my dog allways wears a sweeter but thats just me. she is so small and gets very cold.
2006-08-30 20:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by gangstergirl9000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋