Do Cotons need sweaters in the cold winters of the Midwest??

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Do Cotons need sweaters in the cold winters of the Midwest??

by KJ
(Illinois)

We've had our Coton de Tulear, "Maximus" (a name of irony) since August. He's now 6 months old - and even more awesome than when we first brought him home:)

Anyway, we live in the Chicagoland area and winter has officially hit! Max still goes outside no problem and of course is really curious about this new "white stuff", but does he need a sweater?? Thanks for the advice...

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Do Cotons need sweaters in the cold winters of the Midwest??

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Nov 24, 2011
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Outerwear for Coton?
by: Wendy

We're heading to the Northeast over the holidays and wondering if our Coton needs some kind of sweater. We're more used to the warmth of Texas, but it can get cold here and we haven't been through any kind of winter with her yet. Any suggestions?

Dec 05, 2010
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Winter wear and Matted hair
by: Iris Miller

The cottony hair of a Coton is so absorbent, when we go out in wet weather Tuffy seems to get drenched to the skin. He has outgrown his little fleece coat and I tried making him one by cutting down a second hand infant's suit, but it is not enough coverage. Last year every time poor Tuffy went out and romped in the snow it stuck in clumps to his body, every where! I had to use warm wet wash cloths and towel dry as much as I could, including using a chamois cloth to soak up the moisture, meanwhile, he was shivering cold, then use the hair dryer on low setting to get him dry and warm. I bought a pair of one piece baby pajamas, and cut the feet opening and the belly and tail area open and put that on him to keep the snow from sticking, which really help reduce the amount I had to get off of him, which really gets to be a drag after five daily outings. I am going to order a very nice dog coat I saw in a catalogue that is warm, waterproof, and has good coverage, but Tuffy is not one for wearing boots, he does not even like his humans to wear socks, he pulls them off us. I am considering using a silicon spray that was advertised for coating your dog's hair to prevent matting.I think it is used on show dogs.I am afraid to try it, what if my dog licks his hair and ingests that stuff? Anyone used it yet?

Dec 04, 2010
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Sweaters
by: Joyce

I have a jacket for JR that I've been putting on in Michigan now that it's in the 30's and 20's. He loves the weather - but I believe he was raised here - we got him from a shelter - the vet says he's between 4 and 5 years young. He also has boots - I haven't had them on yet. No snow so far. Joyce

Dec 04, 2010
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Yes to sweaters!
by: Anonymous

Our Dexter loves the fluffy Minnesota snow. He never minds putting on a sweater or "hoodie" to go out and play. I agree, Cotons can't be out for long, but hopefully the extra warmth of a sweater and boots will allow Maximus to enjoy the outdoors a bit longer. Besides, they look adorable!

Dec 04, 2010
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coat
by: Anonymous

My coton loves the snow. He wants to go outside just to eat and roll in the snow. But he does get very cold. But My coton (Brucy) loves to wear his coat outside, as he does get very cold. When he does not have his coat on he will play in the snow but not for very long. When his coat is on I sometimes have problems getting him in the house. Coats don't really cost much and my Coton loves to dress up and wear shirts and coats. He is such a funny little boy. Hope this helps a little.

Dec 02, 2010
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Cold Cotons
by: Gale

Winters can get brutally cold in your area of the country so a sweater certainly couldn't hurt. We live in Florida and definitely don't have anything like Midwest winters, but even here with the temperatures getting to the 30s and 40s at times, Luc doesn't want to be outside any longer than he has to.

If you're going out just for very short periods just for Maximus to "do his business" he should be just fine, but if you want to go on longer walks a sweater would probably be a great idea. The Cotons are pretty hardy dogs, but little dogs in general do tend to get colder than bigger dogs.

I go to New York almost every winter and I'm always surprised that almost all the dogs - all different breeds - wear sweaters and boots.

How about everyone else - does your cold climate Coton wear sweaters?

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