How to Keep Your Short Haired Dog Warm in the Winter

As the temperature drops, you may start to bundle up in order to stay warm. But don’t leave Fido out in the cold!

Dogs with short hair don’t have the insulation that many other dogs have in order to stay warm in the winter. This means that you need to rely on other things to ensure they are staying warm, especially when heading outside.

Here are our best tips to keep your short-haired dog warm this winter.

Sweaters, Jackets, and Coats

If your dog doesn’t have long hair to keep themself warm, then you may need to pile on the layers! Thankfully, there are plenty of options that are both stylish and functional to help keep them from shivering.

Sweaters like this one come in cute winter patterns, are made of a soft knit material, and allow your dog to move around and do their business hassle-free.

For more heavy-duty insulation, a dog coat is a great option! It will help keep your pooch warm on your winter walks and will even help repel rain or snow so they can stay dry. This coat doubles as a harness so you can clip your leash right to the back of the coat and reduce some of the hassle!

Here are some more options for winter coats and sweaters for dogs!

Dog Boots

Taking Fido outside while there is snow, ice, or salt on the ground can not only be uncomfortable for them, but it can be dangerous too! Salt used to treat roads and sidewalks can be very irritating to your pup’s paw pads and the snow and ice can cause frostbite.

Dog boots help to protect your furry friend’s feet from the cold ground and will make them much more comfortable when going outside.

Here is a list of our favorite dog boot options.

Blankets

If your dog doesn’t mind being swaddled up in a pile of blankets, this can be a really good way to keep them warm if they are cold inside the house. However, if they don’t like having a blanket on top of them, they can still preserve some extra body heat by laying on top of them.

Better yet! Throw the blanket in the dryer for a bit to warm it up and then give it to your dog. The extra warmth will be so cozy.

Indoor Dog Parks

If your dog has some extra energy they need to burn, but spending long periods of time outside isn’t an option, try to find a local indoor dog park to spend some time at. Indoor dog parks offer all the same amenities as outdoor parks but with the added bonus of heating and cooling.

These are all effective and easy ways to help your dog stay warm this winter. However, the best way is always going to be cuddling up with your pup to enjoy the winter season!