Yigo the snow dog

Who would have thought a dog that had been raised in an environment where the temperature never dropped below 70 would love snow so much?

This winter was one of the harshest winters in Pittsburgh history, with more than 40 inches of snow falling in February alone. Yet instead of being confused and scared, Yigo loved the snow. He'd dig in it, romp in it and just plop down in it as if it were no big deal.

Maybe it was a welcome relief for a long-haired dog. Rather than being hot all day every day, he got to cool down in the snow and then come inside when he got chilly. He probably also enjoyed the cushion when Sydney bowled him over, which happened at least once a day.

Now that the snow is gone, I'm curious to see if Yigo will act differently, as if he misses the snow. He'll probably forget about it the moment he sees a squirrel and chases after the little critter. I'm just hoping he doesn't start licking the ground thinking it's snow.

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