--- title: "Dogs in winter: how to take care of them" description: "\"Some breeds of dogs thrive in harsh winter temperatures, others need to be kept warm and dry. 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In fact, it is best not to generalise: for example, a dog that lives outside will probably have a larger appetite as it will need more calories to maintain a stable body temperature.Generally, **a large dog breed** with a thick undercoat and long outer coat will react well to a drop in temperature: he will be more lively and will revel in all the elements the cold snap brings. By contrast, **a smaller or short-coated dog** will probably suffer more with the arrival of cold weather: it may become more lazy and be reluctant to go out or it may show discomfort by [shivering](https://www.almonature.com/en/reads/why-dogs-tremble-the-behaviour-explained/?hsLang=en-gb), which is physiologically useful to raise the body temperature. In particular, **puppies** or [senior dogs](https://www.almonature.com/en/reads/the-oldest-dog-in-the-world-the-story-of-maggie/?hsLang=en-gb) will find it more difficult to maintain a constant body temperature, and because of this they are at risk of hypothermia, or in extreme cases, death. ** ** ### **Some tips to help our four-legged friends** What can we do to better face the winter with our dog? We can give those that feel the cold more a **waterproof coat** for walks and **ensure they sleep indoors**. Also, we should remember to **dry well their fur** well when they come back in from a walk as any moisture left in the coat increases heat loss. In addition, it is preferable to take them for a walk during the warmest part of the day or by opting for **shorter and more frequent trips out**. Also, don't subject our friends to **sudden changes in temperature** between the inside and outside to prevent them developing a cough or a runny nose. 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