IF ONLY dogs could talk. I’d love to ask my indoor-living spaniel what it’s like to wear a fur coat all year round. On even the frostiest of winter days she’s always eager to be out, and doesn’t appear to notice the cold, while in summer, wearing the same fur coat, she appears equally unperturbed by high temperatures. However, I do try to make sure that she’s comfortable, whatever the weather.
Dogs are rather better at coping with cold rather than heat, which reflects their lupine ancestry. Wolves are essentially northern animals, though grey wolves do occur in Indiaextent, by sweating through their pads; consequently, their ability to lose heat is limited. Excess heat can lead to stress, heatstroke and even collapse, so it’s something to take seriously.
