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24-10-2011, 11:23 PM
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24-10-2011, 11:30 PM
He hates the rain/cold/dark, when he gets up for his pee in the morning, if it's any of these he does a wee quick, then lazes about allllllll day, if it's warmer out he will happily be up and on the go earlier
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25-10-2011, 06:45 AM
Originally Posted by labradork 
Doesn't seem to make a difference with mine.
I have to watch Bo in the summer months because if it is hot, she would still run until she collapsed. Weather is irrelevant for her.
Aw! I have to walk round water/shade too in summer - I didn't think Kestral would behave differently in the colder weather (although I know she loves it), but she is defiantly more active!
Originally Posted by Bitkin
Jimmi tends to head for the nearest radiator in the cold weather! When he IS awake, yes, he is probably a bit more lively than on hot days.
He sounds like a nice relaxed dog!
Originally Posted by chlosmum
It all depends on the breed of dog. Breeds with "pushed in" muzzles (can't think of the correct term) like my Shar-Pei don't cope with heat very well and too much exercise causes her to overheat and pant her heart out and I have to cool her down with damp towels.
In summer when the temp here gets up to +30C I only take her out early morning or in the evening when it's cooler. In winter when the temps -10C she comes alive and get very energetic.
By contrast my Tibetan Spaniel is full of energy when its hot but feels the cold badly and she's already wearing a warm coat. In winter I can't walk her far because she'll start to shiver and when I get her home I have to warm her up with a "hotty bottle".
A real "no win" situation!
Originally Posted by emma47
I must admit i didn't realise how much the hotter weather had affected him until it has started to get cooler. I was putting him slowing down to his age but since the weather has cooled he seems to have a lot more energy and is definitely more lively and running about more on his walks.
Originally Posted by SLB
Same with Louie and Sadie
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Originally Posted by Leanne_W
My lot are really lethargic in warmer weather, Flynn in particular suffers in summer. Long walks take a back seat in favour of shorter ones near water because my lot get so knackered.
I've been looking forward to the colder weather just because my dogs come alive again and 4 hour walks are no longer a chore to them and they can tank around and burn off calories again.
Originally Posted by aerolor
I think a lot of dogs do have more energy when the weather turns colder. I have noticed that the dogs I have had (retrievers) seem much more lively in cooler weather and they have all loved the snow. I have also noticed that when the heating comes on in the house they tend to go out into the conservatory and lie on the tiles to keep cool.
Originally Posted by Maisiesmum
Yes! Even our older dogs get the zoomies in the cold weather. Nothing like a sprint to warm up.
Originally Posted by Moobli
Mine love the colder weather. I don't know if it makes them livelier (as they are a pretty lively bunch anyway) but they certainly seem to relish it.
I'm so excited for snow this year!
Originally Posted by GSD-Sue
Can't say temperature makes any difference to mine but Hannah is like a naughty kid when its windy.
Makes things blow about!
Originally Posted by muttzrule
Moxie is a pup again in the cooler weather. It gets too hot here to do much of anything during the spring/summer months. She seems to really age over the summers, but once fall hits she's zooming around like a puppy. Its as if the years just fall right off of her.
It must get quite hot for you over there though!
Originally Posted by kammi_sparky123
Alfie is the opposite!
He hates the rain/cold/dark, when he gets up for his pee in the morning, if it's any of these he does a wee quick, then lazes about allllllll day, if it's warmer out he will happily be up and on the go earlier
You have a relaxing few months ahead then Thanks for all the responses, seems like most dogs like the winter with the exception of a few
Roll on the snow!!!
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25-10-2011, 10:24 AM
Originally Posted by dizzi
You're joking? We have a greyhound - she doesn't do cold... she definitely does NOT do wet... as for snow - I can only imagine the horror!
He is a bizarre animal
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25-10-2011, 10:28 AM
P.S just brought a tender moment back for me of my old boy... God its so silly , you think you are getting over it and WHAM!!!!!! somethign triggers it off all over again
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25-10-2011, 10:32 AM
Originally Posted by GSD-Sue
Can't say temperature makes any difference to mine but Hannah is like a naughty kid when its windy.
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25-10-2011, 10:33 AM
Khal likes to be warm but runs like a loon when its windy.
Sasi (NI) is very lazy in the heat & comes to life when its cold..she loves the cold & rain!
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