Every year, we have a client that has just moved into the area and builds the ultimate canine palace. Winter arrives and on nights when the temperature drops below zero, the owner turns on the heat. However, the shorthaired Doberman, understanding his own needs and comfort level, decided to sleep in the snow. He is probably more comfortable there than he would be in the palace. People often do not realize just how well their dog can cope with the elements.
Shorthaired dogs have the same ability to keep warm as longhaired dogs.
This is because their hair is different. Take the Doberman for instance. Its hair is short but very stout. In fact it s hollow. In the shaft are air pockets, the perfect insulating material.