I have him living in a 6x5 storage shed..., and inside the shed I have his dog house and plenty of blankets.. the shed is basically to protect him from wind and rain.
2006-11-11 11:36:36 · 11 answers · asked by smartypants 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
clarifiacation.. my dog has a full back yard 50'x30' to run around in.., but his shelter is a shed full of blankets and his cozy dog house
2006-11-11 11:48:21 · update #1
Why get a dog if you aren't planning on letting him live inside your house like a member of your family?
Boxers, as well as any other dog, love their families. They want to be with them. They don't want to be locked in a small, cold, lonely shed.
2006-11-11 11:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by pinkjiz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Boxers are very social animals ; are you doing this when you are not home as a better alternative to a crate; boxers are sensitive to heat and cold, no matter where I am, my boxers are there; when I am in the bathroom they are camped outside the door; they are a great family animal b/c of this tendency to be part of a family. I have heard of animals freezing to a blanket etc ; they are not cheap and if you spent the money for one then what is going on? What good is a dog if he is locked up and not allowed to be stimulated; I love this breed so much that you are breaking my heart; rethink what is going on and if you need to, contact Boxer rescue and they will find a home for him. I do hear that you are trying to provide some shelter or else you wouldn't have gone through that trouble. If you did that , take the next step and allow him to be all that he can be and more, find a way to train and let him in; I have had 8 pups and Mom living in the house and now 2 adult boxers and it is all good. They are the best!
2006-11-11 14:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by sml 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is way to cold. A Boxer isn't an outside dog. There is no such thing as an out door boxer, unless you live in a mild climate, where it does not get above 100 or below 40. With the length of their hair, it would be like you standing out there with just a t-shirt on.
I have a boxer, and I know he shivers in 40 degree weather badly. Please keep him inside, Boxers are very lovable, and I can not imagine having my dog outside like that.
2006-11-11 11:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't ever have a dog that I make live outside, but 38 degrees is pretty cold, especially for a short haired breed.
I hope he isn't in there constantly and gets plenty of exercise, 6x5 is pretty small and with a dog house in there it's even smaller.
Why would you want a dog just to force it to live in a shed?
2006-11-11 11:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by jaxchick23 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why isn't he inside with you and your family if you have a family? One of the worst things you can do is to have a social animal like a dog and keep him outside by himself without being able to socialize. It really drives me crazy to see dogs outside all day long by themselves!
To answer you question, yes 38 degrees is too cold.
I hope you think about what I've said. It would be like you being outside, isolated from being with the ones your love because that dog DOES love you, whether you neglect him or not.
2006-11-11 11:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call your vet and pose this question. Some dogs are not meant to be kept outside because of their size or breed etc. However, saying that. What I do know is that when a dog is kept as an outside dog, you can not bring him in the home for more than 15 minutes at a time or he will die. Outside dogs stay outside and adapt to the tempurature. Snow dogs (sled team dogs) are kept outside even at below 0 temps . They will bury themselves in the snow to keep warm and insulated. Most dogs however just have a dog house with straw in it inside a kennel. They are fed alot of fatty foods beginning in the fall to help insulate them and keep them warm. That need to be kept out of the wind so a tarp is a good idea to around the dog house area also. But please if you do plan to keep your dog outside, call a vet because I know there is a reason to that 15 minute rule and for peace of mind of your dog's well being I would like you to just call or call the Aspca even just to be sure you have all your t's crossed and i's dotted. I have inside dogs and personally would not have an outside dog but I know it is your choice and I also know a number of healthy outside dogs. So yes your answer is yes. you want your dog to get a custom to the weather slowly. Not throw him outside on a whim from time to time. Just remember that once you decide you have to leave him in or out. You can't have both.
2016-03-19 06:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a bit on the cold side but what is this about having to have a dog inside always? Many dogs do well outside and are useful there. When it gets under 40 you might consider letting him in to a part of your house. Dogs come from Wolves and are not humans; apples and oranges folks.
2014-11-13 16:46:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, everyone's being a bit harsh aren't they? Where I come from, 38 degrees is bloody hot! Seriously though, if you can't or wont have your dog inside for whatever reason, it sounds like you've done nearly all you can, except maybe setting up a heater with a thermostat safely out of the dogs reach.
2006-11-11 12:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by bougainvillaea 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well heres the deal, you go out there and set for an hour by yourself mind you. And then I'm sure you will be able to answer this question yourself. And just maybe you might look at your new pet a little different.
He's your pet, and will probably end up being your best friend, no matter how you treat him. But please be his friend too. He'll love you for it. Good luck
2006-11-11 11:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by Judy H 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely too cold for a boxer. With their short coat they are bred to be inside dogs. While he has protection from the wind and rain he doesn't have the coat to retain his body heat.
2006-11-11 11:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by colts fan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋