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Husky puppy in snow.

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Question
At what age is it safe to bring a husky puppy out to play in the snow? I just got a siberian husky and she is only 8 weeks old. I expect it to start snowing soon and i would hate if i made a mistake and she got too cold.

Answer
It depends on how quickly the undercoat develops.  Some dogs are basically born with it, others lack it until a few months old.  I definitely wouldn't leave the dog out in the snow, but definitely let her play in it.  Stay out there with her and see how she does, if you start to notice her shivering or curling up into a tight little ball, she's cold and it might be time to bring her in.