How Cold is TOO Cold?

[Carol and Banjo]

Today it's freezing in NH!  And this is JUST the beginning of winter!   Banjo and I get out everyday to walk 2-3 miles and then he gets to run and play ball in the yard.  Today's 22 degree temperature doesn't seem to bother him in the least.  (BRRRRRRR!!!!!!   I don't like it much AT ALL!)    We don't have snow on the ground yet - maybe getting some this weekend.   I'm just wondering - when is it too cold to go out for exercise?  He's got a wonderful coat of fur....and it seems to do it's job....I do worry about his paws.     Are there any guidelines?

UPDATE - After doing a little "surfing" I found this...
"Generally, many healthy medium or large size dog can walk for up to 30 minutes as long as it’s above 20 degrees F (-7 C). (Don’t forget to
factor in the wind. If the wind chill is 10 degrees than we’ll call the
temperatures is 10 degrees.) Lower than 20 degrees, walks of 10 to 20
minutes are OK but protection on the dog’s feet is highly recommended.
For smaller dogs, cut the time to 15 or 20 minutes for temps above 20 F/
-7 C. Below 0 F / -18 C, everybody stays in. If it is snowing, it’s OK
to walk if it doesn’t bother the dog and they have an appropriate coat
or fur, but shorten the walk still. Wind and moisture lower body
temperatures faster.
You can find further info here - 

[Dot, Maggie and KoKo]

Uncross those fingers right now....

 

I hate snow and hope we don't get any.  Give me sunny 75 degree weather year round and I would be one happy person.

[Rita Lundgren]

Libby Lu and I are braving Minnesota blizzard and zero degree temps.  She is only 5 months old and grew accustomed to walking/playing off-leash at least an hour or two per day.  We still go for walks - she insists - albeit shorter.  I  wimp out with cold feet and hands, I have seen no evidence that she is suffering form the cold, and it has been as low as 5 below zero.  We are both suffering from cabin fever.

[Carol and Banjo]

Rita - I'm COLD just reading your post!  I'd say if Libby Lu seems ok then go for it!