Outside Magazine recently ranked the world’s 20 best dog breeds for cold and snow.
“In general, a dog that thrives in a snowy climate has a dense coat that insulates them from the elements. Often, northern dog breeds will have a good foundation by virtue of stout furry paws that allow them to traverse icy terrain.” – Bernadine Cruz, who has worked with arctic dogs as a trail veterinarian for the Iditarod, Yukon Quest, and John Beargrease sled-dog races/Outside Magazine
Alaskan malamute 19th? And where are the Canadian and Greenland Inuit dogs? Be serious. My malamutes have always been as impervious to the cold as my Siberian huskys and Samoyeds.
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You forgot the Australian Shepherd
I agree with the Newfoundland. Ours loves the cold and will sleep on a snow pile outside at -30. I’ve never seen him shiver.
Please research CED… Canadian Eskimo Dog… you may need to change your top 5 order.
Where is the Aussiedor on your list??
Alaskan malamute 19th? And where are the Canadian and Greenland Inuit dogs? Be serious. My malamutes have always been as impervious to the cold as my Siberian huskys and Samoyeds.
Vic, I assume you did not notice they are in alphabetical order.
Ya your right
*huskies