I have a three year old husky healthy as all get out. This may mean nothing or im not sure so im going to ask this here. My dog no matter were he is or if its hot out or if hes in the air conditioning when he like sits on the floor and breaths you can see his breath almost all the time? Is this weird or what ? I mean i know you can see anyone when its cold out and all but this is warm and anywhere you can..do you think this is normal for him or what? Thanks Sam
Posts: 8657 | Location: BLONDEVILLE, USA | Registered: 06-07-02
That can actually happen to humans too. While it may not be a cold environment it still is probably cooler than his body temperature. Breath is saturated with water vapor so when the hot and moist air meets the cooler air outside the body the water vapor condenses into small drops of water which look like a fog.
Try this, next time you are in an air-conditioned car take a sip of hot coffee and then breath out. You'll likely see your breath
Posts: 9192 | Location: Atlanta, GA, USA | Registered: 06-03-02
Sam, I already know your love for animals and seriously doubt that you neglected to have your dog seen by the vet or failed to get them shots.
Your dog is a big furr ball! This breed is native of Alaska. I am guessing that you would have to put him in your freezer to not pant. He is going to think anything is way hot, if above freezing.
Are there shears that will thin his coat without shaving the dog? That may not even help. Your dog may prefer to run around soaking wet.
This is a difficult breed! I have known people to own beautiful Huskies, to ban them to a chain and dog house. They are a challenge to owners. Most people pick this breed because of their beauty and do not concern themselves, as you do.
My guess, your dog is just fine. I am sure you do the regular vet checks. This breed is used to the outside in freezing climate, which is their breeding.
Full bred dogs can be a pain of many quirks! My Boxer likes ice. I put it in her water bowl. Your dog may like this as a treat too. My Lab sure was not impressed! I think your dog may love ice in the water bowl.
Give it a try! It sounds to me like you have a beauty of a healthy dog that has the best of care. It's the breed!