Why are dogs noses cold and wet?

Healthy dogs should have cold, wet noses, clean rectums, and bright eyes without any film on them, and they should appear clean and relatively free of fleas. Of course, you may have already had to field the question as to why dogs have cold, wet noses. read more

In order to discuss a canine's warm nose, it's important to understand why a dog's nose is often wet and cold. Dr. Stanley Coren, author of "What Dogs Know," offers a biblical explanation. As the tale goes, Noah used dogs to patrol his ark and keep the animals safe. read more

"Dogs with long noses, such as German shepherds, are more likely to have noses that feel cold, while dogs with shorter noses, such as pugs and bulldogs, will often be comparatively warmer," Olson said. read more