by: Rita Rail

You must not leave your pom outside in the sun. They overheat very quickly. My two were outside many times but were on a very long, light chain so they could play and always in the shade. These small dogs can overheat very quickly. Always have a dish of cold water filled with ice cubes for them. I, personally would not thin out the hair but that is your decision as I am unable to see how much hair is involved. My dogs are never out on hot days, only in cooler weather. You have to use some guidelines but also your own common sense as you would a very small child which you would never leave out on a hot day even if a wearing a hat and light clothing covering them. You are the keeper as a person is with very young children. Think twice!!! Take care, RR