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

**dab_20** · 05-09-2006, 10:07 PM

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** · 05-09-2006, 10:11 PM

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

**cyber-sibes** · 05-10-2006, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by dab_20

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!

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** · 05-10-2006, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by cyber-sibes

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!

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** · 05-10-2006, 08:53 AM

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** · 05-10-2006, 10:31 AM

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** · 05-10-2006, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 05-10-2006, 11:48 AM

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** · 05-10-2006, 12:22 PM

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.