| An Italian greyhound can adapt to a variety of | | | | which help the dog stay warm by balling up inside. You |
| environments quite well, but they are not natural winter | | | | can also purchase dog beds with built in heaters or |
| dogs. They are not a double-coated breed which | | | | you can purchase a special electric heater that can be |
| means that their hair is not meant to retain body heat | | | | placed within any kind of dog bed. |
| in the same way a Siberian Husky's might. | | | | If you'd rather not use an electrical blanket or bed, you |
| An Italian greyhound also maintains a lean body weight | | | | can use human body wraps that are heated in the |
| without excess body fat, and fat is partly what helps | | | | microwave or create your own. Fill up a small fabric |
| keep a dog warm. This doesn't mean create a fat | | | | square or pillow with rice or beans and sew shut. This |
| puppy! It just means the IG's natural body structure is | | | | pillow can be heated in 30 second intervals up to 1 |
| not made for cold climates. | | | | ½ minutes.o Remember to try and locate your |
| For those IGs that live in colder climates or where | | | | Italian greyhound's bed away from any drafts or cold |
| there is even snow, certain things should be done in | | | | spots like concrete or tile. Instead, look for an area that |
| order to insure that the dog stays as warm as | | | | receives warm natural light through a window each |
| possible throughout those cold months of the year. | | | | day, as dogs love to sun themselves.o Don't leave |
| Here are a few tips to keep your Italian greyhound | | | | your Italian greyhound outside. These are not outdoor |
| warm during the winter:o Clothes! This isn't about a | | | | dogs, especially in winter cold weather.o Sometimes it |
| fashion statement, but dogs with close hair coats | | | | is advantageous to feed your IG a bit more food |
| should always wear a fleece coat or warm sweater | | | | during the winter, especially if he shivers often. Adding |
| when going outdoors. Many of these dogs also | | | | a small amount extra gives him additional calories and |
| appreciate wearing the sweater around the house too. | | | | fat so he doesn't lose any of his current weight. It's |
| It helps trap body heat close to the Italian greyhound's | | | | okay if he gains up to 2-3 pounds during the winter but |
| skin and body.o Give your dog plenty of warm beds in | | | | no more than that! |
| the house. Some dogs like snuggle-type dog beds, | | | | |