Owners of seven types of dogs warned they need extra help in winter

Here are the seven different types of dogs that need extra help in chilly weather (Image: Eleanor Riley/Getty Images)

With temperatures dropping across the UK and many areas experiencing the first real cold snap of the season, some dogs will feel the chill far more than their owners realise. From short-haired lean breeds such as greyhounds and whippets, to elderly dogs with arthritis in their joints, some pooches will require more help than others this winter.

Leah Callaghan, vet nurse at pet food company Butternut Box , has highlighted the types of dogs most vulnerable to cold weather , sharing practical guidance to help pet owners keep their dogs warm, comfortable, and healthy throughout winter.

Here are the seven different types of dogs that need extra help in chilly weather -