What Cold Temperature can Dogs Handle?

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It really depends on the type of dog it is and the amount of fur and fat on the dog. Some breeds handle cold better then others but in general all dogs should be kept inside if it drops below freezing.
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The cold temperature that a dog can handle varies upon the dog's size. Now, larger dogs tend to be more resilient to colder weather than smaller dogs. I would not suggest having a small dog out in the cold when it gets below 50 degrees, but larger dogs can possibly handle about 40 degrees.
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