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Circle the Traits that Describe Your Dog

Tally Your Selections, and Then Use the Following Pages to Choose the Type of Trails that Suit Your Pal Best

______ Green

______ Blue

______ Black

If Your Dog Is Looking Green

COUCH POTATO

If the traits that describe your dog are primarily green, chances are that he or she will prefer a gentler hike or need special consideration along the way.

LAPDOG The dog that prefers warming laps to running laps obviously will prefer shorter hikes with frequent breaks.

PUG NOSE The same goes for the pug-nosed pooch. Boxers, bulldogs, Pekingese, and pugs, for example, have flatter snouts that make breathing and self-cooling much more difficult. Technically referred to as brachycephalic, these broad-skulled, short-nosed dogs are especially vulnerable to the dangers of heat stroke. Protect yours by setting a slow pace and taking frequent stops.

WEE WAGGER Starting out with a pup? Introduce her to hiking on soft, short nature trails close to home. For dogs younger than 12–14 months, long, rigorous hikes can damage still-growing joints and bones.