How To Tell If Your Dog Is Too Cold
As large dogs, Berners have a normal body temperature in the range of 101.5-102.5 °F / 38.5-39.2 °C.
If the dog cools down to 90 – 95 °F / 32-35 °C, she is considered to be mildly hypothermic. Temperatures below 84 °F / 28 °C signify severe hypothermia.
Some of the common signs of mild and moderate hypothermia include the following:
The signs of advanced hypothermia are the following:
If your dog exhibits signs of severe hypothermia, or you recognize in other ways that your dog is unwell, take her to a veterinarian without delay. Professionals are skilled at gradually raising an animal’s temperature in ways that are safe for the dog. Your pet could also need respiratory support at that point, which can be provided at a vet’s office.
How Cold Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Withstand?
Adult Bernese Mountain dogs can withstand cold weather as low as 10.4 °F (-12 °C).
They can stay in the cold for approximately 30 minutes without experiencing any adverse effects caused by exposure to extreme temperatures.
But it’s essential that you don’t leave your Berner outside and unsupervised for long durations during cold seasons.
How long can a Bernese mountain dog be outside?
They can tolerate shorter periods of no more than an hour or two, with access to ample amounts of water and shade, but definitely not longer than that. In temperatures like the 70s though then they should be okay for longer periods of time.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog cannot handle excessively hot weather or heat that will frequently exceed 75℉ (24 Celcius). The breed prefers cold weather as it was originally bred to live and work in Switzerland’s cold and snowy Alps.