Oh, those incredibly hot dog days of summer! They can be just as unbearable (and dangerous) for your dog as for you. If you live in a hot region most of the year, you might consider adopting a breed of dog best suited to hot weather.
Some breeds have been provided with an undercoat that helps regulate their body temperature in various climates. Here are some of the best small dogs for hot weather.
- Australian Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Boston Terrier
- Brussels Griffon
- Cairn Terrier
- Cockapoo
- Fox Terrier
- Havanese
- Jack Russel Terrier
- Lakeland Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwich Terrier
- Papillon
- Pocket Beagle
- Poodle (Toy & Miniature)
- Rat Terrier (Toy & Miniature)
- Schnoodle (Toy & Miniature)
- Scottish Terrier
- Silky Terrier
- Tibetan Terrier
- Welsh Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
