some people have told me that those dogs are made to be in the snow but i dont know for sure
2006-12-01 11:40:35 · 11 answers · asked by aguila_america8 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
As long as he has a thick enough coat and a way to get out of the snow if he is cold (a dog house, your house, whatever) He will be fine. We have a lot of dogs, and they are all outside 24/7 in Wisconsin. They have a room indoors to get out of the wind and cold, as well as a heated bucket (warm water) and we have never had any problems with them. Breeds included: English shepard, huskies, and a pitbull/german shepard.
You can tell pretty easily if he is ok or not. If he is cold he will shake, if he is fine, he won't shake. It's pretty simple.
2006-12-01 11:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as their coats in the snow that is not a problem as they are double coated for such weather. I have three shepherds but live down south. For walks and playing I think that would be fine. My only concern is their paw pads for any extended time. I would ask the vet. I think as long as you supply some shelter for them to come in out of the snow that would be fine. Shepherds are social family oriented by nature. Usually when you get one that is over active its due to lack of interaction with people. So snow or no snow I would interact with them several hours a day to have a well mannered balanced shepherd.
2006-12-01 12:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by just_ole_nanny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes german shep. dog can be in the snow.
2006-12-01 12:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by undertowrottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a german shepard, though im living in a tropical country. Yes, german shepards can live in the snow-just not in a blizzard. My dog's coat in better in the cold weather rather than in the hot and humid.
2006-12-01 11:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by pinoydude890 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting it some snow shoes and, well, take it inside when you're done playing in the snow and it won't freeze to death if that's what you're worried about.
2006-12-01 22:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by x. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
german shepard dogs are tough enough to be in the snow.....I have a smaller dog and he is fine in the snow he likes it!
2006-12-01 11:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can be in the snow.
2006-12-01 11:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by vanshi t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH he will love the Snow . He is made for it !!!!!!! Let him romp in the snow ...........what fun for him
2006-12-01 11:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can be but they shouldn't be left out side when it get down to -30
2006-12-01 11:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by sonoftazont 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my aunt and uncles dogs are fine with it
2006-12-01 13:49:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋