Eva Kongshavn

If you live in one of the country's northern or mountainous regions and are thinking of adding a four-legged friend to your pack, you might want to consider one of the dog breeds that love cold weather. Because just like some dogs are outgoing , while others breeds are quieter , and some dogs love a snuggle, while others were born to run , there are pooches made to flourish in winter environments. Many are spitz breeds, which typically hail from snowy climes with glacial temps, and feature long, fluffy fur, with pointed ears and noses.

And, according to Dr. Kristin Moore , Veterinarian at Mile High Animal Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner hospital, most are what's called "snow dogs." "'Snow dogs' are dogs evolutionarily developed to thr

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