[Archie's Mom]

I don't take Archie out to walk if the temp is high 80s or 90s. If I do take him out on an 80s day, it's usually after 8 p.m. (dusk here). Even on moderately warm days, he starts to pant (and sometimes refuses to walk -- at which time I pick him up) if we are out for more than 1/2 hour. He's getting more and more silvery on his back, but his coat is thick, so I think he gets heated up pretty quickly. BTW: He's 2 and 1/2 at 5 pounds. Just be careful with your baby -- if she's panting, that's telling you to wind things up. Give her fresh, cool water when she comes in (I drop a couple ice cubes in Archie's).