At what temp. is it too cold to take dog for walk/play outside?

[Inthedoghouse]

Hi everyone
Does it depend on breed of dog, size, coat, age?
Lucy is 18 months, 52lbs, thick coat
This morning it is -19C with wind chill, -28C
(or -2F, with wind chill -18F)
It will warm up as the day progresses
I know it's too cold right now, but just wondered if taking her for a run (not walk) would harm her?
Thanks, J.

[Love4himies]

I am always more concerned about their paws getting too cold (unless it is a very short haired dog). Usually if the animal has a thick coat and is used to the cold, -28 for a short walk is not too bad.

[hedgiemama]

it does definitely depend on the breed. A husky, which has nice thick fur can definitely stay out long in the winter that say a greyhound who as thin fur and skin. if your a concerned about you dog you could always put a jacket on him if you felt it was necessary. Also if you keep moving at a brisk pace that will keep the both of you warm compared to just doddling down the road. If you are worried about their feet you could put boots on their feet also to help protect them a bit.

[Inthedoghouse]

.... thanks for the input
I wish I could put dog boots on her but she is a "chewer extraordinaire" (sp.?)
Even when it isn't this cold, when she comes in she has little ice balls between
her toes - I used to put her feet in a bowl of water, but now she just gets them
out herself, then eats the ice!
Yes I suppose it's not just the cold temperature but how long they are outside
...... she is a house dog and it's too bad she's not getting more exercise lately.
I've had her on the treadmill for about 15 seconds at a time, ha ha

[Inthedoghouse]

...she hadn't even tried it yet (the treadmill) !!

[hedgiemama]

lol, she wont stay on for more then a few seconds? i was actually looking at a treadmill today to get for enzo.