DO GERMAN SPITZ GET HOT EASILY?
Yes. All dogs can get hot, especially if there is no escape for them to a cooler area. The spitz coat is a double coat comprising stiff outer guard hairs and a soft, fluffy undercoat. The outer guard hairs work to keep the undercoat lifted and separate. However, if the undercoat is allowed to matt, air circulation around the skin will be impossible, and will trap heat close to the dog’s skin. The double coat works as insulation against the heat, but if exercised on hot days, the heat may become trapped due to the dog’s inability to sweat. Spitz lose heat by panting, and are usually far happier sleeping on the bathroom tiles rather than the master bedroom (unless the room is air-conditioned) on hot days. TIP: Try adding ice cubes to a metal waterbowl (kept in the shade), exercising only in the early morning or late afternoon (night time could be even better in summer), and keeping your spitz brushed often to allow for air circulation. Find the coolest spot in the house by placing a ther
