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How can I convince my dachshund to go for a walk in the snow?

My low-rider enjoys/needs walks, but not when it's cold and snowy. His legs are so short, the snow comes up to his belly, even if the snow has barely accumulated on the ground. He's unable to wear dog booties (short legs and all) and he does wear a sweater, but that doesn't cover his entire undercarriage. Can I trick him into enjoying the winter weather?

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  1. Samantha Crenshaw 50

    Dachshunds have very thin coats and it's more likely the problem is that he is just too cold. I would imagine he also hesitates even when it's very cold outside with no snow? I think getting him a warm winter coat that has more protection than a sweater would be a great start.


    As for the booties, you're completely right that they typically don't like to wear them and it's very hard to find some that fit well. Here is an article that talks about the breed in general, and specifically about finding the right booties to fit their little feet.


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    Because of their short legs and fat feet, Dachshunds are not an easy breed to fit for boots, as you may already know if you have previously tried! Unfortunately wiener dog owners may be limited in choices due to the heights of various boots but we certainly do have some great choices! The sock shape booties may be the easiest to work with as they are the most flexible (cuffs can fold down). The easiest way to measure is by having your dog stand on a piece of paper. Mark the front of the paw at the toenail and then the back of the paw for the length measurement. Measure the distance between the lines. Do the same on the left and right sides of the paw for the width measurement. It is best NOT to trace around the paw as that typically increases both the length and width measurements.


    Hope that helps you!

    UTC 2021-01-26 02:05 PM 0 Comments

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