How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

She is about 20 lbs and she has thick hair, she is a wire fox terrier breed. I like to conserve energy so I don't want to have to have it up high, but I don't want my dog to be cold either, thanks

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

If it's acceptable for you, it's probably warm for the dog.

A dog bed/crate with a blanket allows the dog to regulate his temp.

Imagine how you would feel with a think sweater covering your body?

He will be fine in any consistent temp above 50 degrees and probably lower.

The only exception would be for new born pups. They have trouble regulating their body temp for a few weeks and should be kept warm for 3-4 weeks. I used heated mats.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

68 to 73 degrees is fine

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

Honestly, unless you are keeping one of the hairless breeds or you have a hypothyroid dog, you will get cold long before your dog does. Not only that, but water pipes generally freeze if you don't keep the house at least 60 degrees F in the winter time. Fox terriers were bred to work outdoors and were kept outdoors during the years the breed was being developed...if it's comfortable in the house for you and warm enough to keep the pipes from freezing then your dog will be fine.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

Hi there! I have a Shih Tzu who is 20 pounds and has a lot of hair. I keep my thermometer at 74 degrees. Not to hot, not to cold. Hope this helps!

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

what ever temp u keep your home at should be fine,if your unsure if she's warm leave her a blanket or two.she'll burrow in if she cold

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

OMG, who's house is it? Unless the dog starts paying the mortgage I would have the house how I like it. I'm sure anything that works for you will work for the dog.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

I worry about my baby when I'm not home too. I would say put it no lower than 62F. Also, my dog has a blanket that she snuggles up in, so maybe place a couple of blankets or even towels with your puppy to help. If she is cold, then she will snuggle with a blanket or towel. Good luck!

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

Just keep it comfortable for yourself and the dog will be fine.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

You shouldn't keep it too warm. Since she has thick fur, 68 degrees or so is just fine. In fact, you could even get away with cooler if you had to.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

If you are able to get comfortable, as in your nose isn't freezing and you don't have purple fingers :) then she should be fine -- she is closer to the ground than you are and warm air rises so if you are concerned that she isn't warm enough, just make sure she has a warm, comfy bed to lay on -- maybe a sweater if you really want to get weird :) My dogs are short coated and not terribly tolerant of cold weather so I usually have a thick bed that is warm for them and put a cozy sweater on them but that was when it was really cold like -40 outside -- they did tend to sleep near the wood stove though :)

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

I have a Scottish Terrier and we keep our house at 74 in the summer and at 70 in the winter. I am always worried about him being too hot, not necessarily too cold. I think you'll know if she's cold by the way she acts. Good luck!

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

It depends on the dog. If he is curled into a tight ball and looks distressed then he is too cold. Some dogs are thin and have thin coats and need clothing in the winter.

You do not have to raise the temperature of your entire house though. Here is a good article on making pockets of warmth for your pets. They can be nice and warm and you can conserve energy. You can make it warm enough for you and then add extra heat for your dog if necessary.

http://www.metpet.com/Reference/House/Wa...

You can also buy a microwaveable pad that stays warm for hours:

http://www.amazon.com/Snuggle-Safe-Snugg...

Clothes help as well. Fleece is decent for warmth but wool is the best for really cold climates.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

You dont need any heat on for dogs with thick fur.

Dogs were meant to be out in the wild.

How warm should I keep my house so my dog stays warm?

Dogs are meant to be outside