If you have one of these breeds of dog you need to take care to keep them cool.If you have one of these breeds of dog you need to take care to keep them cool.
If you have one of these breeds of dog you need to take care to keep them cool.

Heat Hating Dogs: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that need kept cool in hot weather - including the loving Bulldog 🐕

By David Hepburn

Writer-at-large

Published 22nd Oct 2021, 13:18 BST
Updated 31st May 2024, 10:32 BST
If you live in a very hot country, or are looking for a dog that won’t mind long walks in the summer sun, these are the breeds you should probably strike off your wishlist.

A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership has soared to record levels.

There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.

There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.

One thing to take into consideration is that some dogs simply can’t handly the heat.

These breeds will quickly tire – and even become ill – if they are exposed to hight temperatures for an extended period of time, so won’t thank you for long walks in the sun and don’t enjoy living in warmer climes.

Here are the 10 breeds of dog that hate the heat.

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This Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's thick coat, relatively short muzzle and long ears combine to make them struggle in the heat. This can be exacerbated if they are carrying extra weight.

1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

This Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's thick coat, relatively short muzzle and long ears combine to make them struggle in the heat. This can be exacerbated if they are carrying extra weight. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Considering the Alaskan Malamute has been bred over centuries to pull sleds over freezing Arctic tundra, it's perhaps not surprising that sunbathing isn't really their thing. Their thick, fleecy coat means they just can't cool down when the temperature rises. The same goes for their close cousins, the Siberian Husky.

2. Alaskan Malamute

Considering the Alaskan Malamute has been bred over centuries to pull sleds over freezing Arctic tundra, it's perhaps not surprising that sunbathing isn't really their thing. Their thick, fleecy coat means they just can't cool down when the temperature rises. The same goes for their close cousins, the Siberian Husky. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Just like its cousin from across the Channel, the French Bulldog finds it hard to breathe in hot weather. Combined with their love of rushing around while out and about, it means walks in the sun can be a disaster. Take them out for their daily outing early ihe morning or in the evening instead.

3. French Bulldog

Just like its cousin from across the Channel, the French Bulldog finds it hard to breathe in hot weather. Combined with their love of rushing around while out and about, it means walks in the sun can be a disaster. Take them out for their daily outing early ihe morning or in the evening instead. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Bred to survive extreme temperatures in the snowy Japanese mountains where they were developed, the Akita Inu has a thick coat that is designed to keep heat in. They should be kept in the shade whenever possible.

4. Akita Inu

Bred to survive extreme temperatures in the snowy Japanese mountains where they were developed, the Akita Inu has a thick coat that is designed to keep heat in. They should be kept in the shade whenever possible. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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