What dog breed overheats the most?
Lula Stokes
2025-05-31 11:27:32
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The Kennel Club lists seven types of dog that are the highest risk of developing heatstroke.
These include dogs that are:
Overweight
Flat-faced
More energetic
Older
Bigger, particularly those over 50kg
Have longer or thicker fur
Have health issues, including being dehydrated or having heart or breathing problems
Breeds of dog that are at the highest risk include:
Chow Chows
Bulldogs
French Bulldogs
Dogue de Bordeaux
Greyhounds, Boxers
English Springer Spaniels
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Pugs
Golden Retrievers
Staffordshire Bull Terriers
French Bulldogs are one of the 10 dog breeds at the highest risk of heatstroke
Tia Legros
2025-05-31 08:29:03
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Dogs have sweat glands mainly in their paw pads, so their primary way to cool themselves down is by panting. The brachycephalic airway impacts airflow so they are unable to cool themselves down effectively in even mild heat. Dogs with longer and thicker coats are also more susceptible to heatstroke. The top dog breeds most susceptible to heatstroke include Bulldogs, Boxers, Pugs, Boston terriers, Shih tzus, Chow chows, Golden retrievers, Huskies. The first five breeds listed here are brachycephalic dogs — which typically have issues with flat faces and narrow airways. The last three breeds listed, however, struggle with longer or thicker coats of fur that can lead to the dogs getting overheated. Golden retrievers are some of the dogs most susceptible to heatstrokes, said one veterinarian.
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