How cold is to cold

[Roxy's_MA]

I was just curious if anyone has an opinion on how cold is to cold to walk the dog. It has been about -19 degrees celsius all weekend where I live. Roxy can only go out for about 10 minutes at a time, and then she starts hopping on 3 or 2 legs. I assume her feet are getting to cold.

I am looking for a solution. Do the boots provide warmth, or are they mainly to protect from salt and what not.

I had to carry Roxy home in my jacket from 4 walks this weekend. I can exercise her inside, but really rely on the walks to get some of the spunk out of her.

[K9Friend]

lifting their paws is a sign it's too cold. they'll do this also with street salt.

[db7]

When it is that cold you should also be concerned with breathing too cold air, forming ice crystals in the lungs during exercise. For Humans and Dogs.

[Roxy's_MA]

Well I guess we will have to limit outside time to quik bathroom breaks until it warms up. Thanks for the tips.

db7 - I have always had a hard time breathing in the cold. Now I know why.

[technodoll]

Muttluks protect the feet from both the salt AND the cold. they are fantastic and worth every penny. http://www.muttluks.com/our_products/index.php

check out the fleece-lined booties.

good luck!

[Roxy's_MA]

They look pretty good. Fairly reasonably priced. I think I will have to buy some for Christmas. Staying inside all winter is not a good option for us.