Just wondering how Cane Corso's handle the heat?

[Zeela]

It just started getting hot here, Zeela was delirious with just a small walk. Wondering if she is going to be in the AC all summer?

 

[Nik]

Both my mastiff mixes hate the heat. Our summers have been filled with ice cubes, cooling beds, and lots of shade. We usually try to do our walks in the evening or early early morning only before it gets too warm.

 

[Zeela]

Both my mastiff mixes hate the heat. Our summers have been filled with ice cubes, cooling beds, and lots of shade. We usually try to do our walks in the evening or early early morning only before it gets too warm.

I guess there body weight makes them less tolerable to handle the heat. ?

 

[Nik]

I guess there body weight makes them less tolerable to handle the heat. ?

It's also the snout size. and the short fur. The snout length (short) makes breathing and cooling down in the hot weather hard. The short fur opens them up to the possibility of sun burn. They just don't have the same protection from the elements that some other breeds enjoy.

 

[Zeela]

It's also the snout size. and the short fur. The snout length (short) makes breathing and cooling down in the hot weather hard. The short fur opens them up to the possibility of sun burn. They just don't have the same protection from the elements that some other breeds enjoy.

Makes sense. thanks for sharing.

 

[Smokeycat]

One thing I found that helps Kryten is a DIY horse blanket to keep the sun off his back. For short trips in the sun I use it dry but it can be soaked and chilled if it will be needed for a longer time. His black fur heats up very quickly and the white of the blanket reflects the sun instead. I'll have to try and find a picture of him wearing it.

 

[Justin B.]

Even the out of standard longer muzzled Corsos dont do great in the heat.

The thing I notice most is size. The bigger they are the more the heat gets to them.
I would guess color plays a part too.

Bathing outdoors more frequently helps keep them cool.

 

[mmmcc]

my George definitely 'slow down' with temp above 80 here. The good side is after walk or running around for 10 minutes he sleeps for 4 hours and I can do things.
My next challenge to teach him to jump to the pool. I've seen CC participating in dock diving competition and that would be good for him during our hot summer.

 

[marke]

If you have an overheated dog , it’s best not to wet their entire coat , wet their bellies ,groin , forearms , mouth and feet , with cool not cold water , anyplace where the water will evaporate quickly , and has blood vessels close to the surface …….. wetting their coat at best will do nothing , at worst will make them hotter … the top coat will dry , and insulate the undercoat from doing so , the water trapped in the undercoat may become hotter than the dog itself … dogs are built to not lose heat through a majority of their body , it’s why they can sleep in a snow drift without freezing to death …….. spray bottle to keep their mouths and throat wet and clear of phlegm helps a lot ……….. a dogs ability to cool itself is a function of how efficient they breathe , the better conditioned a dog , the more heat tolerant they’ll be ………..

 

[Boxergirl]

^^^What Marke said.^^^

 

[Smokeycat]

One thing I found that helps Kryten is a DIY horse blanket to keep the sun off his back. For short trips in the sun I use it dry but it can be soaked and chilled if it will be needed for a longer time. His black fur heats up very quickly and the white of the blanket reflects the sun instead. I'll have to try and find a picture of him wearing it.

Here he is in his summer coat.

 

[Zeela]

Here he is in his summer coat.

Sometimes I think they are part horse. thanks.

 

[Zeela]

So, as the weather gets warmer & warmer here in NJ, I can see how the heat effects Zeela, it's too hot for her and she's so black that it's like the sun beating down on tar so we keep the afternoon outings short for her to do her business. It's okay, I think it will work out as I love the heat & I love to ride my Harley & sit in the sun so she can stay home in the AC during the day on the weekends & I can go out for some sun fun! It's amazing... I could not have asked for a better best friend.

 

[Jarena]

We have been having a few 90 degree days here lately and Lettie doesn’t do well at all. Even just 10 minute potty breaks leave her panting and hot to the touch. She just gets miserable. We will have to really limit her outside activity to early morning and after dark. It’s always very humid here so it feels hotter than it is, right now it’s 88 but feels like 95.
I’m the same as you, I love the sun and heat. Not enjoying it with my pup is really going to suck . I like to do everything with her.

 

[Zeela]

We have been having a few 90 degree days here lately and Lettie doesn’t do well at all. Even just 10 minute potty breaks leave her panting and hot to the touch. She just gets miserable. We will have to really limit her outside activity to early morning and after dark. It’s always very humid here so it feels hotter than it is, right now it’s 88 but feels like 95.
I’m the same as you, I love the sun and heat. Not enjoying it with my pup is really going to suck . I like to do everything with her.

I understand, the plus on my side is I am a night person as well so I love to spend time with her at night. She seems to be a night owl too.

 

[Boxergirl]

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[Jarena]

It's not inexpensive, but it's a nice product. The best I've tried.

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[TylerDurden]

The heat is really hard on them. Activity is very limited right now. Our summers are hot and humid, but I couldn‘t imagine to live in TX, AZ or similar states with a giant mastiff. We are going to try a cooling mat that is filled with gel (no need for electricity).

 

[Jarena]

The heat is really hard on them. Activity is very limited right now. Our summers are hot and humid, but I couldn‘t imagine to live in TX, AZ or similar states with a giant mastiff. We are going to try a cooling mat that is filled with gel (no need for electricity).

Hmm can you please send a link or info about the cooling mat you have? Or one that you are considering buying? I know you are a good researcher

 

[Zeela]

The heat is really hard on them. Activity is very limited right now. Our summers are hot and humid, but I couldn‘t imagine to live in TX, AZ or similar states with a giant mastiff. We are going to try a cooling mat that is filled with gel (no need for electricity).

Try to research what other people do with there Mastiffs in those states? Probably limited activity during the day & just let them adjust to it. We dog lovers may just worry too much.