I have a German shephard puppy she is now 4 months old. My place is to small to keep her in all the time and now winter is coming.. Can i let her sleep in a doghouse next to my front door ?
2006-10-24 21:48:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You guys get over this animal abuse. my puppy is well loved and cared for.. I dont live in the U.S. where i come from she is and always will be a shephard dog ( hence the name german shephard) These dogs are made for cold weather and love it. My qestion was not about humanity but about what is healthy for my puppy.
2006-10-25 09:25:12 · update #1
She needs a blanket in her dog house, and to be brought inside when it is under 35 degrees..
2006-10-24 21:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,but make sure the door is off-set(to the side) and facing south or southeast.Use straw or cedar shavings as bedding(blankets get wet )and put some sort of cover over the door(a flap or a heavy blanket).Increase her food intake and please have her spayed-she'll be coming into heat soon and you don't want her getting pregnant.Also make sure her shots are up to date.You might reconsider letting her stay inside ,though.I have three large dogs,including a shepherd in my not -so -large house and they are very well-behaved;you just have to get through that puppy stage,and indoor puppies are better socialised,and get more attention.
2006-10-24 22:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi...if you was to put a dog outside you should have done this in the summer so that as the weather gets colder the dogs coat grows in thickness to combat the weather...when a dog is raised indoors it's coat is in accordance with the warmth of your home..So not a good idea to put the dog out at this stage...sorry if thats not what you wanted to hear but I try only to give facts...
Regards Jake http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PetsSecondChance
2006-10-24 21:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would be okay. Just keep a blanket inside. During colder weather, add straw for extra warmth. If possible, during freezing temps, bring in the dog, at least during the night.
2006-10-24 21:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by t_soulmate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes IF the doghouse is well insolated and you have a heavy heat curtanand don,tlive in a really cold climate
2006-10-24 21:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by houdini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why get a big dog if your place is 2 small for her?
I don't agree with dog's sleeping outside full stop.
2006-10-24 22:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never..why get a dog if you are just going to dump it outside. In some states that is conerned inhumane and abuse.
2006-10-25 04:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by e K 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The doghouse is bigger than your place ?
2006-10-24 21:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by minnesousa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can... you can put a blanket in her cage... if it is too cold, you can just let her in your house...
2006-10-25 00:04:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when it's sleepy.
2006-10-24 22:05:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋