Are there any small dogs other than beagles that can stay outside?

Answer 1

Dogs are highly social animals who are historically
used to being part of a pack. This social interaction insured that a dog would be mentally healthy and secure. When the dog was domesticated, nearly 10,000 years ago, their wild "pack" was replaced by his owner's family.

Sadly, today's backyard dog, will seldom see the inside of a house and will eat, sleep and wait outside for any kind of attention from its owners. If a dog is chained and isolated outside, chances are he is an under-cared-for and under-stimulated-pet.
Some dog owners keep their animals outside in the mistaken belief that they will act as a deterrent to potential intruders. Intruders will quickly learn that the dog is in the yard and not in the house. Police statistics show that indoor dogs deter more than 90 per cent of all break-ins.

If you intend to keep your dog in your backyard, you can expect:

A dog that barks excessively due to boredom and loneliness.

Repetitive digging and chewing due to lack of exercise.

Injuries to your dog stemming from his inability to escape or protect itself from attacks by other animals.

Unwanted pregnancies if your dog is not spayed or neutered. Male dogs will seek out a female in heat any way they can; gates and fences are unlikely to stop them. The resulting litters of puppies will be an unwelcome and inconvenient addition for you and will add to the already critical problem of pet overpopulation.

A dog that is overly aggressive will most likely direct his frustration at small children, neighbours, other neighbourhood animals and any strangers who approach him.

Your dog will run a much higher risk of contracting diseases carried by urban wildlife than a dog that is sheltered inside.

Your dog will be susceptible to fly-bites on its ears. This can result in open wounds on the area, which will eventually lead to maggots.

If the outside temperature is too hot or too cold for you to feel comfortable, you can be sure that your dog feels the same discomfort.
Being confined outdoors is unhealthy and lonely for your dog. Remember, your dog needs to feel that he is a valuable member of your "pack" and, as such, he should be welcome to share your home at all times.

A backyard is not a home. Don't turn a cold shoulder to your dog.

Answer 2

Why would anyone want to keep a small dog outside anyway?
Would you like to be kept outside like a dog?
Beagles are small but will also die in bad weather so again I ask you why would anyone want to keep a small dog outside anyway?
Depending on where you live and what kinds of weather there also depends on what kind of a medium or large dog you would
think about keeping outside like a Husky or German Shepard as they can with stand some colder weather but not the heat at all.
Rethink what kind of a dog you want to keep outside plus to make things even worse for you and your neighbors too, Beagles bark and whine a lot and will really get your neighbors pissed at you for keeping a Beagle outside. Good way to make enemies too.

Answer 3

There are many small breed dogs that are suitable for the outdoors, but i don't recommend you keep ANY breed of dog outside more than a few hours. You should allow them to stay indoors as well, and to interact with humans. Believe it or not, dogs get depressed being outside all the time, it isn't right to keep them on a chain in the back yard all the time, just because you may not have the space or time to take care of them.

Answer 4

CHows are not small dogs.. what do you mean "stay outside" ???? year round - cold climate?? Beagles should not be out all the time more than any other breed with short hair...

Answer 5

where do you live??? If there are four seasons it may get too cold or too hot in the extreme seasons. If the dog has an undercoat they can take extreme temperatures better than short haired dogs. But they still need daily attention and upkeep. There is no such thing as a self sustaining dog. They need love, attention, food, water, grooming, shelter and medical care on occasions.

Answer 6

Any dog no matter what the size shouldnt be kept outside all the time. Especially chained. Animals feel the cold and heat too. If you are going to keep your dog outside all the time why even have one?

Answer 7

Jack Russel Terriors. Mutts... A lot of dogs are OK outside. Be sure to follow your communities guidelines and leash laws. Remember to water your pet frequently. Outdoor animals are succeptable to fleas, tics and other critters so toke precautions with that.

Answer 8

If you cannot care for the pet properly, do not get one. A small dog should not be left outside. Do some research and find an outdoor pet that needs the outside. Please ask the vet.

Answer 9

Cairn Terriers are excellent pets to have outdoors or indoors. They are excellent watch dogs, and as little as they are, they have a big dogs bark! Do you remember the movie "The Wizard of Oz"? Dorothy had a Cairn Terrier named ToTo. Mostly all of them are that small, except if you get a Uno puppy and they are a bit bigger. Uno puppies in Cairn Terriers are puppies that didn't have the pleasure of having any siblings. So they had ample access to their mother's milk any time they wanted it.

In order to keep your small dog or puppy safe outdoors, I suggest you put him in a fenced up area with his or her dog box. This way he won't get hurt or killed by other dogs that are bigger than him and safe from other animals that may want to hurt or kill it too.

Good luck to you! May you and your new dog form a bond of friendship and supply you both with lots of companionship!

Answer 10

No dog should be made to stay outside. All dogs are pack animals, it is cruel to keep them by themselves. You will end up with a destructive, neurotic dog