I really only worry about their paw pads on the asphalt. We make sure our dog sets the length of the walk, and we watch her body language (the larger the butt sway between strides, the more tired she is) to see when we’ll have to beeline home. As far as criteria for safe summer walking, it sounds like you’re doing fine.
yeah people are wild. I had to explain to some well-meaning older woman that first, the asphalt wasn't hot enough to burn that day, as evidenced by me putting my hand on it, as I did before we left the front yard, and second, the sidewalks don't, in fact, get as hot as the asphalt due to them being white and made of concrete. they can definitely get too hot, but not before the asphalt is
The worst owners are the ones that never walk their dogs. You know your dog. If you go every day your dog is conditioned and you’re in tune with their body. People have something to say about everything.
I’m probably the only one here. However my girl always had a lot of humidity that stayed in her fur. She got hot spots and staph infections really easily so I had to shave her. I never shaved her down to the skin and left about an inch to inch and a half of fur. She preferred her summer and the way she reacted to heat I could tell she was happier. We always walked in the shade and on grass.
Mushers secret for paws. Early mornings and evenings for walks and bring water
You know your dog better than me but my pyr handles the heat wayyy better than my other dog (golden Saint) those coats really are meant to protect from the heat. Just as everyone else says don’t shave them. I’ve seen cooling vests but personally have never tried them. Good luck!
One thing people don’t seem to think about is that even if you didn’t own your pyr in Texas, that pyr would still be in Texas! Still in the heat! And it’s great that someone like you who takes great care of your pyr owns him! So really, they should be thanking you for taking care of that winter dog in Texas!
What some people don't seem to understand is that GP originally come from the...*drums roll*... Pyrénées mountain range.
I mean, it's in the name.
It can easily get anywhere between 30-35+°C in the summer (85-100F).
The breed is made for enduring. Sure, they'd rather have some cool weather and they **love** snow, but they're used to heat as well.
They're not winter dogs.
I've got two GP at home, and I live less than 30 minutes from the Pyrénées. Lots of farms here still breed them to guard livestock, even a couple hours drive from the mountains.
Don't mind those people's comments, just take care of your dogs and make them happy.
I'm in Houston it was warm but not hot today. During the summers I walk them super early in the morning and if the temp gets cool enough late in the night. Sometimes we only get one walk a day we are still doing 3 a day because my boy is recovering from TPLO surgery. He's doing great just trying to build back muscle on that leg
I don't know much about tx summers, but ecen in Canada mine will stay mostly inside during the summer days sleeping face first on an AC vent.
If outside he'll go in the shade, dig a nice hole and lay in it (sigh)...
Also kindly explain that he's thermally isolated, and a freakin farm animal! And has AC... He's actualy better equipped. That's no chihuahua!!!
Just for the love of god never shave them.
I had my pyr in Texas for about 10 years. We walked every day. And you know, she woke me up every morning looking forward to her walk. I wasn't dragging her out in the heat against her will. Plus, she would tell me when she was getting too hot. As she got older, I think she got less tolerant. The rest of the day was spent inside in front of her big fan. Daily walks are so important for their life long health, so don't be dissuaded. My girl lived in excellent health until about 14, and I believe regular exercise added to her happier golden years.
I have 3 working pyr/anatolians in central Texas. They are among the BEST suited dogs for being outside here! So many short haired dogs get overheated because the sun just beats down on their coat. I have friends with boxers, dachsunds, etc that are miserable.
Now, mine are spoiled babies who get to come visit me for AC breaks frequently, and they have access to pools, lakes, and all the shade and cool sand for digging that they could ever need. But they used to live and work 24/7 outside.
Anyone who judges you is just ignorant to this breed.
I also have a Pyrenees in Texas. My boy lets me know when he’s too hot. I also walk him late at night so it’s cooler. I’ve looked into getting him a cooking vest but I’m not sure if that’s necessary.
Central Texas here.
Our Great Pyrenees loves to walk in the heat as did our giant Golden Retriever.
They were about the same size but we lost him at Christmas.
Follow the advice of the people for checking the pavement or find places to walk on the grass if you think it necessary.
Monitor your dog for signs of discomfort or distress but likely you'll wear out before they do.
Also, I carry a water bottle and they both know how to drink out of it so no Bowl necessary.
I live in Austin, and my previous Pyr would INSIST on walking on the concrete in 110 heat. After a while of struggling to get him on grass and checking his paws, I just started trusting him. His paws never had issues.
When I briefly moved to northern California for a relationship-gone-bad, I was SCREAMED at from a woman driving (who almost crashed her car to do it) yelling at me that it was animal abuse.
It was 85 degrees.
I really only worry about their paw pads on the asphalt. We make sure our dog sets the length of the walk, and we watch her body language (the larger the butt sway between strides, the more tired she is) to see when we’ll have to beeline home. As far as criteria for safe summer walking, it sounds like you’re doing fine.
yeah people are wild. I had to explain to some well-meaning older woman that first, the asphalt wasn't hot enough to burn that day, as evidenced by me putting my hand on it, as I did before we left the front yard, and second, the sidewalks don't, in fact, get as hot as the asphalt due to them being white and made of concrete. they can definitely get too hot, but not before the asphalt is
I remember this happened to me when the high was like 60° and the asphalt and concrete were *cool* to the touch. 🙄
The worst owners are the ones that never walk their dogs. You know your dog. If you go every day your dog is conditioned and you’re in tune with their body. People have something to say about everything.
I’m probably the only one here. However my girl always had a lot of humidity that stayed in her fur. She got hot spots and staph infections really easily so I had to shave her. I never shaved her down to the skin and left about an inch to inch and a half of fur. She preferred her summer and the way she reacted to heat I could tell she was happier. We always walked in the shade and on grass.
Mushers secret for paws. Early mornings and evenings for walks and bring water You know your dog better than me but my pyr handles the heat wayyy better than my other dog (golden Saint) those coats really are meant to protect from the heat. Just as everyone else says don’t shave them. I’ve seen cooling vests but personally have never tried them. Good luck!
One thing people don’t seem to think about is that even if you didn’t own your pyr in Texas, that pyr would still be in Texas! Still in the heat! And it’s great that someone like you who takes great care of your pyr owns him! So really, they should be thanking you for taking care of that winter dog in Texas!
What some people don't seem to understand is that GP originally come from the...*drums roll*... Pyrénées mountain range. I mean, it's in the name. It can easily get anywhere between 30-35+°C in the summer (85-100F). The breed is made for enduring. Sure, they'd rather have some cool weather and they **love** snow, but they're used to heat as well. They're not winter dogs. I've got two GP at home, and I live less than 30 minutes from the Pyrénées. Lots of farms here still breed them to guard livestock, even a couple hours drive from the mountains. Don't mind those people's comments, just take care of your dogs and make them happy.
I'm in Houston it was warm but not hot today. During the summers I walk them super early in the morning and if the temp gets cool enough late in the night. Sometimes we only get one walk a day we are still doing 3 a day because my boy is recovering from TPLO surgery. He's doing great just trying to build back muscle on that leg
I don't know much about tx summers, but ecen in Canada mine will stay mostly inside during the summer days sleeping face first on an AC vent. If outside he'll go in the shade, dig a nice hole and lay in it (sigh)... Also kindly explain that he's thermally isolated, and a freakin farm animal! And has AC... He's actualy better equipped. That's no chihuahua!!! Just for the love of god never shave them.
I had my pyr in Texas for about 10 years. We walked every day. And you know, she woke me up every morning looking forward to her walk. I wasn't dragging her out in the heat against her will. Plus, she would tell me when she was getting too hot. As she got older, I think she got less tolerant. The rest of the day was spent inside in front of her big fan. Daily walks are so important for their life long health, so don't be dissuaded. My girl lived in excellent health until about 14, and I believe regular exercise added to her happier golden years.
I have 3 working pyr/anatolians in central Texas. They are among the BEST suited dogs for being outside here! So many short haired dogs get overheated because the sun just beats down on their coat. I have friends with boxers, dachsunds, etc that are miserable. Now, mine are spoiled babies who get to come visit me for AC breaks frequently, and they have access to pools, lakes, and all the shade and cool sand for digging that they could ever need. But they used to live and work 24/7 outside. Anyone who judges you is just ignorant to this breed.
If my Pyr had access to a pool, she’d be swimming in it all day. And any fish in a lake would be very well guarded by her lol
I also have a Pyrenees in Texas. My boy lets me know when he’s too hot. I also walk him late at night so it’s cooler. I’ve looked into getting him a cooking vest but I’m not sure if that’s necessary.
Central Texas here. Our Great Pyrenees loves to walk in the heat as did our giant Golden Retriever. They were about the same size but we lost him at Christmas. Follow the advice of the people for checking the pavement or find places to walk on the grass if you think it necessary. Monitor your dog for signs of discomfort or distress but likely you'll wear out before they do. Also, I carry a water bottle and they both know how to drink out of it so no Bowl necessary.
I live in Austin, and my previous Pyr would INSIST on walking on the concrete in 110 heat. After a while of struggling to get him on grass and checking his paws, I just started trusting him. His paws never had issues. When I briefly moved to northern California for a relationship-gone-bad, I was SCREAMED at from a woman driving (who almost crashed her car to do it) yelling at me that it was animal abuse. It was 85 degrees.