Question
Winter will be early in my country this year. I have Labrador that is going to be one year old by then. And during extreme cold, temperature may fall below 10 degrees Celsius, but no snowing. I have marble flooring which gets really cold during winter. So, do I have to buy boots for my pooch?
Answer
Have you ever seen wolves hunt in the snow wearing their winter boots? 😉
So the short answer is: No, unless there's a specific medical condition you don't.
Make sure the dog has a warm place to stay in rather than stand/sit on the cold floor all the time and you should be fine.
Far more important, depending on where you live, is cleaning the paws from salt (water) from roads as that can cause irritation or other issues (e.g. when licked on). Ideally this should happen after every walk, just using some warm water should be enough.
You can also buy special wax or sprays to better seal/protect the paws, but that's really optional, especially if your dog is not working (e.g. sled pulling).
Answered By - Mario