Coat color, heat resistance and sun tolerance

Interested in hearing opinions on coat color and heat resistance/tolerance. I always lived in the north east and it was never an issue but have moved to Florida and am looking into getting a new pup for the first time in a long time to be with our active family.
With my past dogs heat tolerance and exercise capacity seemed to have a lot more to do with the individual dog but, like I said, I wasn't in the Florida sun. Be interested to hear what those with lots of dogs in hot, sunny climates have to say.

 

I agree, but I've also noticed the white dogs(the few I've had) seem to have more problems with intense sun.

Sincerely Yours, Cajun

 

I have a catahoula that is black. She is still a 6 month old pup. I moved her from a pen that was completely shaded to a tie out that doesn't have as much shade. In the first couple days in her new spot I guess the heifer sat in the sun all day. She ended up with some pretty seriouse sun burn on her back. I have tarps set up to provide shade in areas that don't have natural shade. It helps but if they sit in the sun it will happen. Catahoula have thin fur and the sun can reach the skin.


Shotgun
Arkansas

 

Lighter colors reflect sunlight while darker colors absorb more sunlight.

When it comes to skin though it seems that lighter skin (pigmentation) people get sunburned easier then darker skin people.

 

Most of mine have been buckskin and their skin always seemed to tolerate the sun well. With my few black dogs I always noticed how hot their fur felt after they had been in the sun in comparison to the lighter colored dogs.
On the other hand, I saw my neighbor walking their long suffering siberian husky in the middle of the day yesterday. Dog looked like it wanted to throw itself in front of a car.

 

fuck... i didnt think anything got hotter than FLA... lol

 

i have to agree it's hotter in TX. Especially in Houston, just as humid

 

Look for a dog with big open nostrils, if they have scrunched up nostrils the breathing capacitiy will be dimished therefore the dog will not be able to regulate its temperature as easier.

 

Tell that to my mom's lab lol don't think that dog knows how to breath through its nose

 

You also need to think of the emissivity of the dogs different coats and colors

 

Hey humidity doesn't make it hotter, but it plays a part in the feel of the heat. Also your area plays a part. Urban areas too me are always hotter than the surrounding countryside. I haven't been in DFw during the heat of summer, but I have been in Abilene, and I'd take Abilene over Alabama any summer. True the temps are hotter but to me the lower humidity makes it a lot more bearable.

Sincerely Yours, Cajun