It gets COLD here and there are some days when it's just too cold for Topher to go out. I haven't had Sophie out much at all 'cause of the cold...she's only 13 weeks old. I had a wonderfully warm jacket for Topher last winter....lambswool lined with a suede exterior...it was really warm. I know I'm going to have to get him another one this winter.
If he's shivering after ten minutes, he's needs to get warmed up. I find that if they keep moving, they stay warmer, but standing still won't keep anyone warm, yourself included! Topher does great for a while if he's running or moving around, but standing still he doesn't last long either.
As far as eating the snow goes...it's not going to hurt him. The terrier we used to have loved sticking her head right into the snow..lol..and eating it. They're not going to eat much, so I wouldn't worry about it.
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