The Denver snowstorm means small dogs have cold bellies: An investigation

3 to 7 inches of snow is a lot when you are a dog that is 2 to 3 inches off the ground.
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(Francie Swidler/CPR News)

Every Denver snowstorm brings with it a joyful, glorious deluge of dogs-in-snow content. Big dogs. Fluffy dogs. Athletic dogs.

But what about Denver's tiny dogs? What of the dachshunds, the mini-corgis and the chihuahuas, so often on the loose?

They may not be the stars of the snowstorms but they are the heroes. Join us for moment in honoring them.

Pearl, fashion chihuahua

(Courtesy of Hannah Tolle)

Pearl came to Colorado from Texas one year ago with her mom, Hannah Tolle.

"We're looking into getting her a full-body snowsuit," Tolle texted. "I'll keep you posted."

Dobby, mlem king

Dobby -- who is a tiny dog and not a house elf, as far as Denverite can tell -- belongs to Kate Crowe of Art Hyve.

He did what he had to do!

Pippa, mini-corgi/residential plow

Penny, regular-sized corgi

Jax, bearded snow dog

Rocky, reporter terrier

Perrito is very appropriately named, if not genetically equipped for half a foot of snow.

But Perrito is a trooper. Perrito wades into challenges. Perrito shakes off his troubles. Be like Perrito.

Coco, nudist

The bravery! The ambition!

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