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Casa Trufa puppies in Manizales
Manizales is high enough to be cool: ≈ 2,120 m (6,960 ft), in the cool climate zone (piso térmico). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise. It is the capital of Caldas, with 461,278 people in DANE’s projection for 2026.
By Casa Trufa · Updated on · Sources: DANE (DIVIPOLA and its 2026 population projection), the SRTM elevation model, IDEAM and OurAirports. How each figure is calculated
- Population (2026)
- 461,278
- DANE projection
- Altitude
- ≈ 2,120 m (6,960 ft)
- Cool climate zone: an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F)
- Nearest airport
- MZL
- La Nubia Airport (Manizales), 4 km (2 mi) in a straight line
- DIVIPOLA code
- 17001
- Capital of Caldas
Which dog breeds suit the climate in Manizales?
| Breed | In Manizales | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese | Suits it well | Dry the coat fully after a bath, and add a light sweater if it is clipped very short. |
| Maltipoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath; a sweater if the coat is kept very short. |
| Cavalier | Suits it well | It does well; dry it off after rain. |
| Cockapoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath or rain. |
| Border Collie | Suits it well | Where it performs best. |
| Blue Heeler | Suits it well | It also does well in the cool highlands. |
| Bernese | Suits it well | Cool weather, which is its own. It needs space and floors that are not slippery. |
Manizales: ≈ 2,120 m (6,960 ft), cool climate zone (2,001 to 3,000 m (6,560–9,840 ft); an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F), under the Caldas classification used by IDEAM, Colombia’s hydrology, meteorology and environmental studies institute). This is Casa Trufa’s general criterion by altitude; it does not replace your veterinarian’s assessment.
Of the 27 municipalities in Caldas, 4 (15%) are in the cool highlands like Manizales, so its climate is the exception in the department, and the recommendation changes as soon as you leave town.
How does a puppy get to Manizales?
How the puppy gets to you is arranged with each family on WhatsApp: it depends on where you live, on the puppy’s age and on what is calmest for the puppy.
Manizales has an airport with scheduled flights about 4 km (2 mi) away: La Nubia Airport (MZL). The alternative is Matecaña Airport (PEI), in Pereira, 40 km (25 mi) away. Bogotá is 160 km (99 mi) away in a straight line.
How a puppy reaches you, handover age, documents and what we don’t doWhat about the municipalities near Manizales?
By population, Manizales ranks 17th among Colombia’s 1,122 municipalities. Within 40 km (25 mi) in a straight line there are 18 municipalities, from Pereira at ≈ 1,320 m (4,330 ft) up to Marulanda at ≈ 2,850 m (9,350 ft): 16 in the temperate zone and 2 in the cool highlands.
- Villamaría, Caldas2 km (1 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,920 m (6,300 ft) · temperate
- Neira, Caldas13 km (8 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,950 m (6,400 ft) · temperate
- Chinchiná, Caldas15 km (9 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,370 m (4,490 ft) · temperate
- Palestina, Caldas15 km (9 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,590 m (5,220 ft) · temperate
- Aranzazu, Caldas25 km (16 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,910 m (6,270 ft) · temperate
- Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda25 km (16 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,660 m (5,450 ft) · temperate
- Filadelfia, Caldas30 km (19 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,590 m (5,220 ft) · temperate
- Marsella, Risaralda30 km (19 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,550 m (5,090 ft) · temperate
Frequently asked questions about Manizales
Which dog breeds suit Manizales’ climate?
Manizales is at ≈ 2,120 m (6,960 ft), in the cool climate zone; the reference temperature for that band is an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise.
Can a Bernese Mountain Dog live in Manizales?
Yes. At ≈ 2,120 m (6,960 ft), Manizales is in the cool band where we recommend the Bernese Mountain Dog without reservations. What to look at here is space: it weighs 36–50 kg (79–110 lb) and lives better in a house with a yard.
Can a puppy fly to Manizales?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is La Nubia Airport (MZL, Manizales), about 4 km (2 mi) in a straight line. The rules for flying with a puppy are changing, so we confirm them with the airline every time; a puppy never travels alone or in the hold.
Do you also work with families in the towns around Manizales?
Yes, on the same climate criteria. The closest are Villamaría, 2 km (1 mi) away at ≈ 1,920 m (6,300 ft) (temperate zone); Neira, 13 km (8 mi) away at ≈ 1,950 m (6,400 ft) (temperate zone); Chinchiná, 15 km (9 mi) away at ≈ 1,370 m (4,490 ft) (temperate zone); Palestina, 15 km (9 mi) away at ≈ 1,590 m (5,220 ft) (temperate zone). Distances are in a straight line.
Guides for this climate
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