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CBS3 Pet Project: All Short Hair Dogs Should Wear Coats While Outside In Cold Weather

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Do you question if your dog should be wearing a jacket while outside in the winter? Dogs with short coats, regardless of their size, get cold and should be in a jacket during the winter.

PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson joins Eyewitness Mornings to talk about why short coat dogs should be wearing a jacket.

"I know a lot of people think that's really obnoxious thing to see a dog in a coat because they have their own coats, well their own coats are not necessarily enough for them," Erickson said.

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If you're only going out for about 10 minutes it might not be necessary but if you are planning to go on a long walk, certain breeds should be wearing a coat.

Watch the video above for more information. 

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