25 Dog Breeds That Prefer Colder Temperatures

All dogs enjoy the outdoors, but whereas some dogs do get cold when the mercury drops and need to be protected when they go out, cold weather dog breeds are built for winter. Here are 25 dogs that are no doubt the best companions for those living in cold climates.

1) Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute in Minneapolis, Minnesota
An Alaskan Malamute named Pax walks with his owner Brett Sorenson as snow falls along the Mississippi River on December 23, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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A descendant of artic wolves, the Alaskan Malamute can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Their thick and waterproof double coat make them suitable for the frozen Artic where in the past, they were part of expeditions to help settlers carry heavy freight sleds.

Unlike the Siberian Husky, who has light blue or brown eyes, the Alaskan Malamute always has brown eyes. You can also distinguish the

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