In any extreme weather, precautions must be taken. Otherwise your Eskie will either end up as a popsicle or will find itself melted all over the sidewalk. Now, they don’t sweat like us humans. Eskies release heat by panting and through sweat on their paws and noses. If they’re unable to expel this heat, their internal body temperature will rise. Normally an dog's’s body temperature will be between 101°F and 102°F. But all it takes is a rise of 3-4 degrees. If it hits 105°F, the dog is in trouble because at that temperature all of your dogs’s organs will literally start breaking down. And the breakdown and damage spreads at a very aggressive rate.If your dog manages to survive this and recover, your dog will suffer from permanent long term health damage. It doesn’t really matter if you immediately cool it down, and get treatment. Once it hits that level, the damage is permanent. Some signs your dog is suffering heatstroke are rapid loud breathing/panting,dry mouth and nose, rapid heart rate and dull grayish-pink or red gums, abundant thick saliva ,bright red mucus membranes, high rectal temperature, unsteadiness, diarrhea, and last your dog going into a coma. Eskies are not hot weather dogs, though they can acclimate fairly well. Their double coat helps to insulate them against the heat.However, as with any breed, extreme heat can be fatal if certain precautions are not taken.
Some helpful tips- Provide plenty of shade whenever your Eskie is outside. This is extremely important in order to allow your Eskie the opportunity to retreat from the harsh rays of the sun. Exercise During Cooler Times of the Day and always have water available for your Eskie.If your Eskie is going to be in the car with you, get a spill-resistant dog bowl. Never, ever, ever – leave your Eskie in the car – not even for a minute on sunny days. Would you really want to leave your Eskie in a convection oven? Good, then don’t ever leave it in the car. Cars heat up really fast, like within minutes; Even on mild days. The temperature inside the car can go up to 40 degrees within an hour. And it doesn't matter if you pulled the windows down a bit. It will only delay the inevitable by a few minutes. And it doesn't provide any relief. If you are a passenger with your Eskie, get out and find shade if you can. If that’s not possible, then open all the windows, doors even. To let as much of the heat out as possible. Still – you’re better off finding some shade.So I say again sir/mam – never, ever, ever leave your Eskie in the car – not even for a minute.You should also invest in getting yourself some Dog Popsicles and a Cooling Vests.
Should you shave an Eskie? Eskies can acclimate themselves to hot weather well. But the problem with shaving an Eskie is that it will upset the natural temperature control that its long hair and undercoat gives it. From what I’ve gathered – shaving normally does little in a way of assisting your Eskie during hot weather.However, removing about 80% or more of the undercoat will relieve them of discomfort during summer months. But by shaving an Eskie you make it more vulnerable to sunburns and fly bites.So I would strongly encourage you that if you do shave your dog, keep your Eskie indoors as much as possible.(shaving your Eskie is completely your choice.) the same goes for the Alaskan Klee Kai <----that's the correct way to spell it ;) ...hope i helped =P