Dog Boots

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Originally Posted by shepgirl

Guess that makes me doubly happy to see how healthy my shepherds leathers are. They will withstand -40 with no problems whatsoever since we get a lot of those low temps out here. Even my son's two borders don't need boots. Counting my blessings here. Our dogs are gone for a 2 hr hike right now and it's -28. But as I said , I don't let them lick their paws if they have trotted on salted roads.

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Give it a rest! You are the one that looks silly.

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Originally Posted by shepgirl

Guess that makes me doubly happy to see how healthy my shepherds leathers are. They will withstand -40 with no problems whatsoever since we get a lot of those low temps out here. Even my son's two borders don't need boots. Counting my blessings here. Our dogs are gone for a 2 hr hike right now and it's -28. But as I said , I don't let them lick their paws if they have trotted on salted roads.

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Great for you and your dogs. But my 14 and a half year old dog doesn't need to suffer and my 4 month old puppy hasn't the tough feet of an older dog so also doesn't need to suffer needlessly in the cold. I am happy that your dogs are so hardy and able to withstand the cold and salt. As with people, each animal is different and can tolerate different temps, chemicals, etc. So let's just leave it that there is a difference in pets tolerances and a difference in peoples opinions. Everyone have a lovely day and stay warm!!!

Regardless of whether a dogs pads are healthy or not, it is anyones right to want boots for their dog. So I think it has gotten off topic here. Nicole was simply asking what people think about these particular boots. She wants boots for Sheena, and that is her right. It has nothing to do with being healthy or not.

And Shepgirl, I'm glad to hear you have super-dogs. Good for you.