Dogs That Don’t Do Well in the Florida Heat
Listen up dog lovers! We know you love your pooches, but if you have one that has one of those adorable pushed in faces, technically referred to as “brachycephalic” faced, your poor dog can suffer from a number of breathing problems, exacerbated by the heat and humidity here in South Florida.
First and foremost, the English bulldog – although giving the appearance of a strong, brazen and almost super hero body style, this breed can actually collapse when faced with over excersion. Even a long walk can put him at risk for problems in temps over 80…which is tough to get away from in our summer months.
Similar warnings here for the Pug. A bit smaller in stature, they still have the same inherent facial structure and breathing issues associated with the structure of their snouts. Rather than strenuous exercise, a hearty game of frisbee in your kitchen might be the best option!
You don’t have to have a short snout and pushed in face to suffer from the relentless heat here! Some breeds were never meant to enjoy the heat, one being the Alaskan Malamute. The name alone should tell you something: they are meant to live and thrive in frigid climates, not tropical paradises. You may enjoy a day at the beach, but a Malamute could collapse and die from sun stroke. That heavy layer of fur is there to protect him from the ice and snow that he loves to play in – not from heat and sun.