Gigantic Cane Corso's Romp in the Snow Is the Stuff Dreams are Made of
As a dog parent, there's nothing I love more than seeing those contented tail wags. Whether they thump their tail once or twice in their sleep or get a whole windmill going when it's time to play, any surefire sign of a happy dog makes me a happy dog mom. I know others can relate!
Every other pet owner I know goes above and beyond to make their fur babies happy, and this Cane Corso's owners are no different. Argo is an energetic one-year-old pup who loves to play and run outside no matter the time of year, so it's nice to see his chilly owners braving the Canadian elements for his sake.
In fact, all he wants to do is play in the snow! Argo's joyful trip outside on January 7 may look familiar to Toronto natives, but it looks like a wintertime dream come true to me!
Aww--what a happy dog! This big Cane Corso is having the time of life during his snow day, and I'm convinced it could put a smile on any dog owner's face. How could it not? His play bow is absolutely adorable, and it looks like he even nuzzles his face in the snow just a little bit!
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This big dog has lots of body mass to keep him warm during the cold Toronto winters, so he's not going to bat an eye at a few minutes in the snow. His owners, however, have to make sure to layer up before heading outside for playtime. It's so sweet how Argo checks in with his owner while they're playing, too. Clearly, he wants them to engage!
Keeping Dogs Safe and Warm in Winter
As much fun as Argo--and many dogs--have outdoors in the wintertime, a dog's large size or happy mood isn't a free pass to leave them outside all day (and especially not all night). Small dogs will definitely get colder a lot quicker than large dogs will, but size isn't the only factor that determines a dog's ability to withstand winter weather. Leaner dogs, like Whippets and Greyhounds, have less body mass to keep them warm, so even they may enjoy wearing a dog sweater.
If you live in an area where ice is a concern, you may consider investing in cold-weather paw protection for your pup. Chemicals used in de-icing can be irritating to paws, and ice can form on wet fur. Ears and noses may be more at risk for frostbite in extremely cold climates, but nothing is as helpful as less time in the snow.
After all, if Argo spent all day, every day outside in the powder, it wouldn't be nearly as special!
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