Karma Dog Blog — Winter
Why dachshunds need specially adapted clothing at low temperatures
Dachshunds are charming dogs with a low body profile, short coat, and light to medium weight. In this blog post we discuss why it is important to dress dachshunds in specially adapted clothing when temperatures are cold and how this can contribute to their well-being.
Why is the dog dressed?
You hear this question more often as a wind chime owner. For many it may be incomprehensible why a dog walks around in colorful coats. But is that really so wrong? Dogs, just like people, can get cold and it's not good for them. It means stress and it also has other negative effects on the body. A dog that is freezing will no longer move naturally, arch its back, walk on three legs or tremble extremely. This has health damage - back pain, protective posture, colds, cystitis - the result. We also dress warmly when it's cold outside, so...
