02-22-2015, 10:19 AM
Yes that's true. Snow can act as an insulator, but only if the body heat is good to start with. Snow caves can be quite cozy compared to the wind chill outside.
Jet had a double coat, unlike Misty. He could withstand colder conditions than Misty could, without needing a dog coat, before starting to shiver if not active. But I would not have left him outside on a chain when it got below freezing, and neither did his caretakers, even though he was a seriously 'outside' type of dog, and loved being out in the elements.
Jet had a double coat, unlike Misty. He could withstand colder conditions than Misty could, without needing a dog coat, before starting to shiver if not active. But I would not have left him outside on a chain when it got below freezing, and neither did his caretakers, even though he was a seriously 'outside' type of dog, and loved being out in the elements.
