I'm thinking about getting one, but not sure about it in this hot climate.
2006-10-31 13:33:12 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've lived in Florida since 1975, and it's too hot and humid in the summer for any dog, which is why my dog lives in the house and only goes outside to go potty. If you plan on having the dog as a house dog, then he or she will be fine.
2006-10-31 13:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pomeranians, and all small breeds, should be kept indoors. There are many dangers outside for a small dog to worry about, temperature is only part of it.
The Pomeranian is good for apartment living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Keep the dog quiet in hot weather to avoid overheating.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pomeranian.htm
2006-10-31 21:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a Siberian Husky and he's fine here. I'm on the East Coast of Central Florida. Do not leave it outside all of the time, make sure it has access to lots of fresh water and please don't shave the dog. The fur acts like insulation, keeps it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Shaved down dogs can actually get sunburned or have about with heat stroke.
2006-10-31 21:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by kgreives 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be perfectly find as long as it has access to water at all times and isn't outside running hard for extended periods of time. Just don't shave it. The undercoat in spitz-type dogs will actually insulate them from the heat and protect them from sunburn and overheating.
2006-10-31 21:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by LokiBuff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually Florida gets enough sea breeze not to be too hot. but You can always give the pup a haircut-it is okay to do that. Just don't shave them and put them out in the sun. They will burn just like you.
2006-10-31 21:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It ran well over a hundred degrees at least 40 days each summer, where I used to raise Poms, and they all did just fine..they were brushed regularly, so the air-flow goes through their coat, and none were ever clipped..If they were allowed to matt, they would likely get too hot..
2006-10-31 21:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
NO!
*Maybe* if you tied it out in the direct sun in AUGUST w/no water,it would stroke out, but you're not that stupid,right?
Do ***NOT*** be such a MORON as to clipper it,like the IDIOTS above suggest!!! It NEEDS the insulation & WILL look like CRAP if you do! It'll adjust the amount of coat (DUH?? SHEDDING???) it puts on!
Folks who SHOW poms in Fla.keep them in A/C for just that reason!
2006-11-01 07:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naah,they all get the lion cut.Cute as a button.
2006-10-31 21:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
shave it!! and keep it inside when its really hot outside.
2006-10-31 21:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋