Can a Portuguese Water Dog be left outside in the snow, in sub-32 degree Fahrenheit weather? If so, for how long? I know they were bred to spend time in the ocean, but I am wondering what temperatures feel good to them.
2007-12-25 07:24:46 · 3 answers · asked by sdcolorado 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My PWD loves the cold but prefers to be inside with the humans. We've played hard for 30-40 minutes in 20 degree weather with snow with no problems. Normally, he goes outside for five minutes and is ready to come back in. I wouldn't leave him out unattended much longer. As you probably know, a bored Portie is going to get in to trouble.
2007-12-28 14:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Skeerguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you asking negative 32? i wouldn't want to be out in that myself do you have a Portuguese water dog? beautiful breed i must say intelligent and devoted they do have a high activity level how long are you talking about keeping them outside in that kind of weather? i know someone with one but they don't live in that kind of climate also i know someone with a bichon a descendant of the P.W.D. they live in a little colder climate her dog loves the cold because his coat is so dense but i would supervise outside in that kind of weather
2007-12-25 15:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by LittleLady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
under 15 minutes please.
they can get cold real real fast careful.
2007-12-25 15:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋