• jballs@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    My neighbor reported us for animal cruelty once because we had a Samoyed that loved to sit out in the snow.

    Animal Control showed up, looked at our dog happily in a snow pile, confirmed that he had a dog house if he wanted and could come inside of he wanted - and then told the neighbor not to call again.

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    3 months ago

    My dog will run into the snow, roll around in it, splay out and just start eating snow. It would be really funny if anyone ever thought he was cold

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      3 months ago

      mine are so happy they get to dig in it

      and eat it. they love eating snow and ice

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    3 months ago

    Just in case some folks don’t know… some breeds are designed for this. My buddy’s Pyrenees will do anything to stay outside in the snow and not come in as often as possible.

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      3 months ago

      Yeah, from what I’ve hear, a common rule is if they keep snow on them like in the picture, they’re well insulated because the snow isn’t melting. If your dog has melted snow in their coat, they need to come in. But also, allow them to decide what they want.

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      3 months ago

      I would also do anything to stay out and play in the snow, but I am hardly designed for it.