2006-09-08 07:09:15 · 8 answers · asked by spectator! 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
For the same reason that our fingers are colder than the rest of our body -- they are extremities. Dogs' ears have more surface area exposed to the air than any other part of their body.
2006-09-08 07:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by helen g 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dogs ears are colder just like our ears as they don't get as much blood flow. Have you never noticed your ears being cold!!
2006-09-08 09:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by ruby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as much blood flow and both the inside and outside of the ear are exposed to the outside tempature.
2006-09-08 07:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by WJVV 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because they are extremities. After I let my dog in she will sit with me on the couch and I will hold her ears to warm them up. I will sometimes rub them softly as well, she loves it.
2006-09-08 07:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Macey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skin is thinner there with less hair, I guess it also help to cool the blood, so they dont overheat, same as panting help this.
2006-09-08 22:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are furthest away from their bums, which is where all of their heat is generated.
2006-09-08 09:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Gail H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
errrm because is where you loose alot heat from!!
Thats why they need earmuffs and bobble hats!
2006-09-08 07:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they stick out!
2006-09-08 07:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Christine K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋