Chooba had a hard time over the summer whens temps reached 90+(F) with high humidity and now that it is getting colder, if he's stationary outside with the temp in the low 40s he gets a case of the shivers. In a few months, wind chills @ 0 and much less will be common, that + 2 ft of snow has me wondering........
Anyone here live in the North and have experience in this ?
EBT's do NOT like the heat, living in FL we are looking forward to the winter and back to 60 degree temps that they much prefer... I do not know about their reaction is to extreme lows because I refuse to live in climates where body parts make noises like crystal chandelier ornaments, (if you know what I mean).
In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
I live in Minneapolis, and last winter was the worst in a generation. Murphy did not spend much time outdoors, but when she did, I just put a bright fleece jacket on her (boots are not a possibility for this one) and we would run as best we could with the snowy, icy pavement underfoot.Constant movement to keep her warm under her cheap fur. She was just 6-10 months old then, so I will be curious to see how it is this winter, after a summer stuffed with dog park romping, we may have a severe case of cabin fever. The good news was that there will be no grass or plant allergies to contend with!
You think good about Bull Terriers is the fact that they acclimatize to hot and cold a lot better than people think and a lot better than many other breeds. Obviously the degree to how much heat or how much cold they can handle has a lot to do with what they are used to. No dog that kept indoors for more than three quarters of the day in a climate controlled atmosphere is going to do well outside in the heat or cold for long periods of time. Obviously that's not the same for a dog who spends the majority of his time outdoors. Precautionary measures need to be adhered to for any dog that spends lengthy amounts of time outside during in-climate weather conditions.
- Steve Gogulski "It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!" www.bulliesofnc.com
I knew I posted something on this topic a few years ago, took me a minute to dig it out of the archives. Chooba is almost 4 now, and Boomer is almost 2. Both birthdays are in Febuary. This isint the first Michigan winter for either. Both are from seperate lines, and both are pretty rugged both mentally and physically. But the past 2 weeks have brought on an issue I have never seen from either.
There is maybe 6-8 inches of snow that has accumulated over the last few weeks with steady temps in the single digits to low teens. Constant wind chill of zero to negtive teens. They've seen the snow, much more so at times with no issue. They've dealt with ( grudgingly ) cold at this lvl before, never this specific issue.
But I think a combination of just the right type or consistency of snow frozen over with the recent cold is really doing a number on their feet. Both dogs, if they wander to far out in the back acre will literally get stuck, and this can happen in 5 minutes or less. They freeze, and alternately try to lift a leg out of the snow. They can't get back to the house unless I carry them. Nothing has ever effected them like this before and without getting into details, Beavis and Butthead are no strangers to "getting into stuff" Nails are well groomed. Pads arent cracked. Both dogs are very healthy. No wounds / sores / blisters or anything else that shouldnt be there.
Gonna have to try a new approach. I've heard EBT's feet can be tough to size. @Djammy
The boots Mila was wearing on your youtube video, are those insulated ? Think they'd be as effective in the cold and snow ? If so, what was the brand and what size did you get
@JParanee, I figure if anyone else has got experience with rugged winter weather / terrain boots for dogs you'd be the guy, especially with all the snow Pennsylvania has had recently. Not quite as cold, but you got me beat on the snow. Are Max and Lady having issues ? Any recommendations ?
Whilst I am a Brit, my dog is 2 and he was born in Thailand (where i live), he has known no other weather than hot and hot/wet. He is used to temps of 90+ all year round, He has the run of the outside and if its to hot he will sit in the shade but he is not overly bothered so i think it is what they are used to. I have to be careful, no mid day walks as roads hot etc, he also has got a burnt nose a couple of times which ive treated with aloe vera. But he is active outside, plays with his toys, just top up his water through out the day and the occassional ice cube to play with.
It might be the consistency of your current snow conditions since they have dealt with snow before with out this issue
I am kinda confused ...are they getting snow freeze up between their toes ?
My pups just did 5 to 6 miles with me in a few inches with no issues .....it’s been cold in the teens and as long as we keep moving they are fine
In years past I hunted my Dogo’s hard in snow and only issues I would have is ice cutting their paws up
I never went to boots so I can’t offer any advice on them but I can tell you paw soaks in warm water with epsom salt does well on getting sore feet back together
I’m curious to see as conditions change if it sorts itself out ..... you have beautiful dogs
They were 8 months old here in this video and it was not bitter cold like it is now
Vinnie hates heat but does not mind winter at all. It 's very difficult to stop him from swimming in the ocean in the low 40s and he loves to jump like a bunny in the snow. Now when the temperature is between 15 and 24 F, he wears his goose down vest and we limit our beach walks to 30 minutes. He is fine and happy to run around
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Chooba had a hard time over the summer whens temps reached 90+(F) with high humidity and now that it is getting colder, if he's stationary outside with the temp in the low 40s he gets a case of the shivers. In a few months, wind chills @ 0 and much less will be common, that + 2 ft of snow has me wondering........
Anyone here live in the North and have experience in this ?
Oh, and pics
but you can dress for the cold, and a few strategically placed heat packs can do wonders...
but when your politician needs a ball fan, that says a lot in itself
(if you know what I mean)
lolololololololol
anyway, both chooba and myself will need to turn in our man cards if he has to go outside in booties, a sweater, and a hat
"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
www.bulliesofnc.com
Chooba is almost 4 now, and Boomer is almost 2. Both birthdays are in Febuary.
This isint the first Michigan winter for either.
Both are from seperate lines, and both are pretty rugged both mentally and physically.
But the past 2 weeks have brought on an issue I have never seen from either.
There is maybe 6-8 inches of snow that has accumulated over the last few weeks with steady temps in the single digits to low teens. Constant wind chill of zero to negtive teens.
They've seen the snow, much more so at times with no issue.
They've dealt with ( grudgingly ) cold at this lvl before, never this specific issue.
But I think a combination of just the right type or consistency of snow frozen over with the recent cold is really doing a number on their feet.
Both dogs, if they wander to far out in the back acre will literally get stuck, and this can happen in 5 minutes or less. They freeze, and alternately try to lift a leg out of the snow.
They can't get back to the house unless I carry them.
Nothing has ever effected them like this before and without getting into details, Beavis and Butthead are no strangers to "getting into stuff"
Nails are well groomed.
Pads arent cracked.
Both dogs are very healthy.
No wounds / sores / blisters or anything else that shouldnt be there.
Gonna have to try a new approach.
I've heard EBT's feet can be tough to size.
@Djammy
The boots Mila was wearing on your youtube video, are those insulated ? Think they'd be as effective in the cold and snow ? If so, what was the brand and what size did you get
@JParanee,
I figure if anyone else has got experience with rugged winter weather / terrain boots for dogs you'd be the guy, especially with all the snow Pennsylvania has had recently. Not quite as cold, but you got me beat on the snow. Are Max and Lady having issues ? Any recommendations ?
And the obligatory pic of the kids
He has the run of the outside and if its to hot he will sit in the shade but he is not overly bothered so i think it is what they are used to.
I have to be careful, no mid day walks as roads hot etc, he also has got a burnt nose a couple of times which ive treated with aloe vera.
But he is active outside, plays with his toys, just top up his water through out the day and the occassional ice cube to play with.
I am kinda confused ...are they getting snow freeze up between their toes ?
My pups just did 5 to 6 miles with me in a few inches with no issues .....it’s been cold in the teens and as long as we keep moving they are fine
In years past I hunted my Dogo’s hard in snow and only issues I would have is ice cutting their paws up
I never went to boots so I can’t offer any advice on them but I can tell you paw soaks in warm water with epsom salt does well on getting sore feet back together
I’m curious to see as conditions change if it sorts itself out ..... you have beautiful dogs
They were 8 months old here in this video and it was not bitter cold like it is now
in the snow. Now when the temperature is between 15 and 24 F, he wears his goose down vest and we limit our beach walks to 30 minutes. He is fine and happy to run around