It’s 30 degrees in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Mara Peverini is getting ready to head out the door. She bundles up in a sweater, a puffer jacket, boots and a scarf. Then she does the same for her dog.

With temperatures dropping and the nights getting colder, here's how to help your dog stay warm and cosy, plus the breeds that may or may not need extra warmth.

Dogs generally have a greater need for sleep than we two-legged friends do. And just like us, they process what they have experienced and dream in their sleep. However, whether 10 or 20 hours of sleep ...