There’s arguably no better time of the year – Summer. From June to September, we can ditch our jackets and sweatpants and throw on our favorite t-shirts and shorts.
Goodbye, chilly weather, and hello warm sunshine. There’s not a cloud in sight.
While most of us gladly welcome the Summer weather, I’m sure you can agree that sometimes it just gets too hot, especially for those of you from hot and humid places such as Florida or Southern California.
Let’s put it this way.
If you think it’s hot out, then your Frenchie must think the world’s on fire!
Frenchies vs. Summer
Frenchies are what you’d call a brachycephalic breed, which all dogs with flat faces (Pugs, Shih-Tzus, Frenchies) are.
Their smushed little faces are the cutest thing ever, but these good looks don’t come at a cost… unfortunately these breeds have a hard time regulating their body temperature, and summertime is undoubtedly the hardest time for them.
The Sun is Still Shining
Fortunately, there are many ways you can help your Frenchie keep cool and comfy this Summer.
Don’t Underestimate the Heat
How to Keep your Frenchie Cool this Summer
Cot
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that the ground gets extremely hot during the Summer.
There’s gotta be a way your Frenchie can hang around outside without being toasted by the scorching hot asphalt, right?
Of course.
My Frenchie loves laying on her cot outside. It keeps her off the hot ground while still being able to bask in the sun.
They’re comfy, and she loves using it all-year-round.
Kiddie Pool
You may or may not know, but Frenchies are about as far from an Olympic swimmer as you can get.
Fans
There’s nothing like cranking a fan on max and blowing the cool air right on your face when it’s hot out.
Whether your Frenchie is inside or outside, fans are an easy way to keep their temperature in check.
Shaded Areas
If your Frenchie is anything like mine, then they absolutely love to soak in the heat and sunbathe for what seems like hours
Just because it’s hot out, doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop, however, you’ll need to make a few accommodations.Pawhut Cot with Canopy Shade
Similar to the cots mentioned earlier, you can also find cabanas just for dogs! It’s like the cot, but with an canopy shade overhead.
These are a great option if you don’t already have a big umbrella or shaded area at home, and are much cheaper than those you’d find for us humans.
Hydration, hydration, hydration!
How to keep your Frenchie quenched
You’ll want to keep water easily accessible to your Frenchie at all times.
I personally keep a bowl of water outside as well as a few throughout my house.