what breeds are suited for the heat? for instance, if you lived in tucson, arizona

[jagsjorge]

what breeds are suited for the heat? for instance, if you lived in tucson, arizona

[BitsyNaceyDog]

All dogs can live in hot places as long as they're properly cared for and only in the heat when necessary. No dog of any kind should be left outside in any conditions, especially extreme heat.

So if you are asking which kinds of dogs make good house dogs in arizona the answer is- any dog.

If you're asking which kinds of dogs do well left outside in your yard in the heat the answer is- NONE!

[Flatcoatluver]

Well if your thinking about keeping them outside in your weather, during the day, no breed. It just depends on the situation, what sizes and etc. you want.www.petfinder.com is a perfect place to start your dog serch.

[lute]

All dogs can live in hot places as long as they're properly cared for and only in the heat when necessary. No dog of any kind should be left outside in any conditions, especially extreme heat.

So if you are asking which kinds of dogs make good house dogs in arizona the answer is- all dogs.

If you're asking which kinds of dogs do well left outside in your yard in the heat the answer is- NONE!

agreed!

[zoomer]

All dogs can live in hot places as long as they're properly cared for and only in the heat when necessary. No dog of any kind should be left outside in any conditions, especially extreme heat.

So if you are asking which kinds of dogs make good house dogs in arizona the answer is- any dog.

If you're asking which kinds of dogs do well left outside in your yard in the heat the answer is- NONE!

Very well explained :)

[Lori Jordan]

I have a good story....not the outcome but WHY YOU SHOULD BE CAREFULL!!! A friend of mine had a German Shorthair Pointer we all know how short a coat they have,She was moving to a home in the country left the dog there with water 2 buckets it was a hot summer day it took us 1 hour to get the second load get back go out back Daimen was laying there lifeless took him to the vet he died of a heat stroke i dont think matters what breed they are they all can die from heat stroke !

[Alysser]

As said earlier, any breed depending on where thye live. Do you want your dog to do any kind of work in the heat? Is he going to live outside? I wouldn't really recommend huskies and other Cold Weather working dogs.

[lute]

I have a good story....not the outcome but WHY YOU SHOULD BE CAREFULL!!! A friend of mine had a German Shorthair Pointer we all know how short a coat they have,She was moving to a home in the country left the dog there with water 2 buckets it was a hot summer day it took us 1 hour to get the second load get back go out back Daimen was laying there lifeless took him to the vet he died of a heat stroke i dont think matters what breed they are they all can die from heat stroke !
that's terrible! :(

[Uabassoon]

I've lived in Tucson for almost 7 years now and I've seen almost every kind of dog here. Summer months can be rough, dogs should be kept indoors and it's best to take walks early in the morning and at around dusk when the weather is much cooler. The nice thing about Tucson is that if you are looking to go hiking or camping with your dog it's just a short drive up the mountain to get to cooler weather which will be more comfortable for both you and your dog.

[zoomer]

I have a good story....not the outcome but WHY YOU SHOULD BE CAREFULL!!! A friend of mine had a German Shorthair Pointer we all know how short a coat they have,She was moving to a home in the country left the dog there with water 2 buckets it was a hot summer day it took us 1 hour to get the second load get back go out back Daimen was laying there lifeless took him to the vet he died of a heat stroke i dont think matters what breed they are they all can die from heat stroke !

That is horrible... :(

[dab_20]

Most dogs can live in heat as long as they get proper care. Although I woulden't reccomend a Husky or Malamute. My brother has a Boxer and he lives in Tempe, AZ. Soul does really well in the heat. Although you should NOT have an outside dog in that kind of heat.

[zoomer]

I have two Boxers and they do well in the heat but I would never leave them alone in extreme heat, esspecialy in summer. I always keep a close eye on my dogs... hot days or not. And provide PLENTY of water. Chinese Cresteds get sunburnt easy, so definetly not a Chinese Crested. Fluffy or long haired dogs, such as Malamutes, Huskies, various retrievers, Pomeranians, and others. Bald breeds such as some Poodles and Chinese Cresteds are not good for heat. But otherwise, any dog would do good in heat as long as you keep a close on on them :)

[Sevaede]

All dogs can live in hot places as long as they're properly cared for and only in the heat when necessary. No dog of any kind should be left outside in any conditions, especially extreme heat.

So if you are asking which kinds of dogs make good house dogs in arizona the answer is- any dog.

If you're asking which kinds of dogs do well left outside in your yard in the heat the answer is- NONE!

I concur. :)

Chihuahuas tolerate heat rather well, I've seen.

[cyber-sibes]

Most dogs can live in heat as long as they get proper care. Although I woulden't reccomend a Husky or Malamute.
Well...not exactly. I agree, it's not the breed I'd recommend for a hot climate, but Sherman's breeder bred huskies in Austrailia for a decade, and we have our own HuskyMom here on PT, with huskies in Mexico! :eek: As long as you are sensible about their care, I suppose you could own any kind of dog. Like others have said, no dog should be left in extreme heat. Let us know what you get!

[dab_20]

Well...not exactly. I agree, it's not the breed I'd recommend for a hot climate, but Sherman's breeder bred huskies in Austrailia for a decade, and we have our own HuskyMom here on PT, with huskies in Mexico! :eek: As long as you are sensible about their care, I suppose you could own any kind of dog. Like others have said, no dog should be left in extreme heat. Let us know what you get!

Yeah, I agree they would be able to live in heat. I kind of worded it wrong.

[lv4dogs]

I agree with the others, for the most part any dog could live in such a climate if properly cared for.
All dogs should be kept indoors during very hot and sunny spells. You need to remember to be cautious with any breed but even so, if you are an active person I'd try to stay away from dogs with extremely short coats & extremely long, thick insulated coats as well as dogs with shortened muzzles (pugs, boxers, boston terriers, etc...). They have a tendancy to overheat faster due to the coats &/or breathing sturctures.

[IRescue452]

Actually, long haired double-coated breeds do very well in the heat. The hair keeps them from sunburn and actually traps the cool air. if you are in a hot climate and reach you hands into the double coat of say a sheltie, you'll find that the dog is usually quite cool.

[lv4dogs]

Actually, long haired double-coated breeds do very well in the heat. The hair keeps them from sunburn and actually traps the cool air. if you are in a hot climate and reach you hands into the double coat of say a sheltie, you'll find that the dog is usually quite cool.

Yes actually you are right, BUT you have to groom them VERY thoroughly & diligently, if their hair is even the least bit snarly what so ever the insulation stops working as well.

[ParNone]

Even though mine aren't outside full time, since I live in a hot climate, I did take that into consideration when picking a breed. I do want them to be outside with me doing things as much as possible. That's one of the reasons I went with a Smooth Collie vs the Rough. I felt the heat would be easier on them.

Another thing to consider is that with rising electricity rates, inside the house is not as cool as it use to be, as I adjust thermostat temps upward to be able to afford it. During the summer, even in the house, the dogs all seem to look for a cooler place to rest, ie. the ceramic tile in the bathroom. Can't imagine if I had a Husky right now. Although I'm sure we'd manage, I think they'd be happier in a cooler climate.

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[My Peanuts]

No breed should be left in the heat. Breeds that are prone to heat stroke are Pugs and really any breed with a pug type snout (short snout). Other examples other than Pugs are Shih Tzu’s, Tibetan Spaniels, Pekinese, etc. These breeds can't handle it. Sylvia, my black Pug, and Morty, my Tibetan Spaniel mix, can only be outside in the summer for 5-10 minutes at a time unless they are in the pool. Not having the air conditioning on in hot weather is not an option in my house.