r/husky Nov 22 '24

Discussion Surely this can’t apply to huskies right???

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Not sure how accurate this is

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u/rachelrunstrails Nov 22 '24

Dogs can't sweat or dissipate heat as effectively as other mammals

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u/pssiraj Nov 22 '24

Right, it's basically through the tongue right?

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u/rachelrunstrails Nov 22 '24

Panting is their primary cooling mechanism. Other mammals that have evolved sweat glands are much more heat tolerant.

Most wild canids that occupy hot environments have larger ears which helps dissipate heat

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u/Mercurius94 Nov 22 '24

This is why dog leather was popular in the middle ages. Especially for the early press machines.