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Keeping Dogs Safe in Extreme Temperatures: What Every Owner Should Know
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Keeping Dogs Safe in Extreme Temperatures: What Every Owner Should Know

Heat Stress, Heat Stroke, Injuries

Keeping Dogs Safe in Extreme Temperatures: What Every Owner Should Know

By Tone Coughlin|2025-06-06T08:52:16-05:00June 6th, 2025|Categories: Heat Stress, Heat Stroke, Injuries|Tags: dog, dogs, heat stroke, hot, overheating, stress|

With the big swings in temperature here in the Northland it can be extremely stressful on dogs as they do not have gradual acclimatization opportunities. Going from 35-86F can be deadly. Our sled dogs are bred specifically to thrive in the coldest temps on earth within reason. They may not look like it but they [...]

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Do Sled Dogs Get Cold Feet?
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Do Sled Dogs Get Cold Feet?

Athletes, Breeding, Canine Health, Dog Sledding, Wolves

Do Sled Dogs Get Cold Feet?

By Tone Coughlin|2022-12-07T08:16:05-06:00December 7th, 2022|Categories: Athletes, Breeding, Canine Health, Dog Sledding, Wolves|Tags: bootie, cold, dog, feet, health, hot, performance, sled dog, warm|

NO! Sled dogs are very close relatives to wolves built and evolved in harsh winter climates, and wolves are as tough as they come. Thick coats allow them to sleep outside in the snow with no shelter. Most sled dogs don't need this coat as they have insulated dog houses and kennels to keep [...]

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