Best and worst dogs for Texas heat
Thick coats and flat faces don’t mix well with warmer climates DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writertaffet@dallasvoice.com According to TopDogTips.com, some dog breeds do better in hot weather like we have here in Texas, and some breeds aren’t meant for our climate at all.
Here are some of the breeds that don’t do so well in Texas heat and what to look for. Brachycephalic dogs, or dogs with a flat face, are prone to heat stroke because of their narrow airways and nostrils and don’t do well in Texas heat.
These breeds include English bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers. They are all great dogs, but they do better in a more moderate climate.
Shih tzus aren’t suited for Texas heat because they have both long hair and short noses. Pomeranians have a short nose and a thick coat.
