How hot does it feel to a Newf outside.

Anthony99

Anthony99

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Last Sat in PA the temperture was 101 degrees out side with high humidity making the heat index feel like 115 degres. My question is does anyone know what the heat index feels like to a Newf ? Example if it is 50 degrees outside, does it feel like 80 degrees to a Newf ?
I know it can depend on if the sun is out vs not out, but I am looking for an estimate.
 
NinaA

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I know that Moonlight will go out for a total of about 2 minutes and when she comes in under her hair on her back is really hot to the touch. Considering a major haircut.
 
DeJ

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Haddley being black gets very hot to the touch very fast in hot weather so she wears a cool down coat outside as soon as the temps reach the 70 degree mark. Otherwise she will refuse to go out til it cools down.
 
victoria1140

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Hot,
The best way to actually see and get an idea is put on a winters coat and stand outside for 5mins ,if you actually have a fur coat on its even hotter
 
NewfieMama

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In spring I often walk the dogs wearing fleece/coat to remind myself o how hot they must be (rather than just being happy I can shed my layers).
 
chumleysma

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Last weekend I was at the end of my rope with my dog and this heat/humidity. In anticipation of this heat I really stepped up the grooming (I know zilch about grooming). I was brushing every day about an hour a day. I've only ever used a rake and slicker brush to finish off. I realized this was getting me no place. That nasty undercoat was still there. I seriously contemplated clipping the entire coat off. In a last ditch effort I referred back to Jeannie's grooming post sticky. I kept seeing this tool called the Mars Coat King. I bought a knock-off at the store. My goodness! What a gi-normous difference! I can't believe I have a 2.5 yr. old Newfoundland and never knew about this tool. I told my friend, who has an Aussie, about this tool and she got one too. She's amazed as well. I caution you must read all the directions or you'll end up with some obvious mistakes as I did, but it was worth it. I can actually run my fingers through his coat all the way to the skin. I'm sure he's alot cooler now there's more air circulation throughout the coat.
 
new_2_newf

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People look at me like I'm nuts for 'dressing up' at the nursing home, but I almost always wear a sweater. I'm hot in that, he is roasting and it's time for a break. I also queue off of him....if he wants to lay with his crotch in something cool or hide in the basement, it is clearly far too warm for him outside and we don't do much until it's cooler.
 
CMDRTED

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NinaA said:
I know that Moonlight will go out for a total of about 2 minutes and when she comes in under her hair on her back is really hot to the touch. Considering a major haircut.
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This is from a groomers standpoint. I know there are a lot of "It's OK, and "It's Not OK" articles you can find on the web. JMHO, personally I'm in the NOT trim for summer camp. The coat is that way for a reason.

The other day when it was 102 degrees (without heat index). Ehtel was out for potty, when she came back in I felt the coat on top. It was hot, then I felt the coat up under, her skin was cool to the touch, and comfortable. Confirmed my "comfort" with leaving the coat in a natural condition. Besides, I don't want them to get sunburn either.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Not-All-Dogs-Benefit-From-A-Summer-Haircut-or-Shave-Down&id=188653
 
chumleysma

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Caution on the Mars Coat King duly noted...albeit a bit too late. As you can see, some hairs are chopped off before I realized what was happening. I assume those are the guard hairs?
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Wayne A

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I just seen this & your absolutely right Ted.Some thinning of the coat will help if it is excessively long, but the coat protects from the sun as much as it protects from the cold.
Think of it like this.I worked in a Steel Mill for 30 yrs.If had to get close to a furnace in operation it doesn't matter if it was July or February you cover up with a heavy thick coat ,pants and even face shield to protect yourself. This will seem strange to some but it's the way it is.That coat is there for protection.
If that example doesn't make sense then think of the roof in your house.It's insulated not only to help your furnace but to help your Air Conditioning system just as much.
My personal thoughts are be sensible a well groomed Newf should be fine with reasonable exposure to the elements.
 
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R Taft

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You can all imagine how hot Australian Summers are every year we get the heat you guys are getting now...........We do a belly cut only, so that when they lie on the tiles and concrete they can feel it. You cannot see this cut from the side at all.

I think their hair protect them.....Newfies have very light colored skin and can get sunburned if they do not have the hair to protect them. We have given trims all over to our seniors (1-2"'s) who did not like being groomed due to age and we could not comb out the under coat.

My dogs have a pond in our garden and their fave is a swim and lie in front of all the low floor fans...they love it. We also have grassy areas with lots of trees where they love to lie in the Summer. And of course there is the Sprinklers :)

We do not have aircon at all :)..we find that we deal better with the temps this way, but our house is quite cool and has lots of windows, doors and screened verandahs.........And trees everywhere
 
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Wayne A

Wayne A

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If I didn't do it my self I wouldn't believe it.Chloe likes to lay in the sun for about 15 minutes then she wants back in.So today I was ready with a laser thermometer.Her fur actually varied fro 185 F - 201 F. So that is how much there fur actually protects them.Scary isn't it but I checked & rechecked the calibration on my thermometer. All I can say is WOW !!! And I forgot to add it is 95 F in the shade.
 
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Anthony99

Anthony99

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Thanks Wayne, that is what I was looking for. Scary thing is I have a laser thermometer at work and never thought to bring it home to do what you did. Thanks again !!
 
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