Dead Tired Dogs
The weather has been very warm lately. When we took a ride on the ATVs the other day it was around eighty degrees outside. I was amazed to see the dogs actually get tired and seek out the shade. We probably rode a couple of miles up an old jeep trail. I never thought I would find the bottom of the run in these two german shorthairs. It seemed that they had boundless energy reserves. I was surprised when we came to a stop to see them lay down in the shade and actually rest. To help them cool down I got out some bottled water and gave them a cool drink. It was a reminder to keep them watered good as the warm weather heats up. I am also curious if the darker color dogs tire more quickly in the hot desert climates. If so, It makes a good case for all the predominantly white german shorthairs I see in our area.
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I asked some of the people I trial with about a year ago, if they thought coat color effected how they handled the heat. They didnt seem to think so. In the winter the liver dogs are easier to spot. That was the only differance I remember them saying. Good lookhn dogs!
Posted by: Chris Mietchen | March 21, 2007 2:26 PM