Can dogs live outside (doghouse, electric warmer mat) or should they all have to live inside people's home

Answer 1

Depends on the breed. I have had working farm dogs that were unncomfortalbe in the house, as they needed/wanted to be on duty all the time..They couldn't protect the flock from coyotes from the couch..
My sister's working huskies, in Alaska, won't even sleep in shelters, but prefer to be in the snow..

Answer 2

Two dogs, each lives outside in their own kennel and run. They are very well loved but also well trained, they are both from working breeds, were born in a kennel as were there parents and grandparents. They are a part of the family but enjoy there own space. They come indoors everyday but by ten o'clock in the evening they pace infront of the back door wanting to go out. It is a live they are happy with as can be seen in their behaviour. As a child we had a collie that was an indoors dog but having now experienced the opposite I would never have a indoors dog again. People that think living outside is cruel are a little short sighted in that dogs are still genetically wolves, they have a woolly coat and are unable to sweat is it not keeping an animal like this in a centrally heated house not cruel?

Answer 3

It does depend on the breed, on the extremes in temperature etc. Some dogs like room to move in. I fostered a dog and had to find him a home on a big ranch because he just could not contain himself within a house or even a yard.
The three dogs I adopted are all suited to indoors. They don't even like to get their feet wet in the grass, but one of them loves to go swimming. Most dogs, it can be dangerous to have them outside in freezing temperatures but some breeds are designed for it. When in doubt, ask your Vet.
My main concern about an electric warmer mat, is whether or not it could hurt a dog or cause a fire if the dog chewed it.
I live in a city that is warm most of the year round but occasional coldfronts come through that can bring freezing temperatures. At that time the newscaster will tell people to be sure to bring pets in and cover plants. Another factor in what a dog needs may be what they are used to in their environment and here, sudden temperature changes could be bad for a dog that would thrive where cold temps were the norm in winter.

Answer 4

doghouse, electric warmer mat,any dog who got this ,can live outside,

give the dog house a door like a flap ,like a rubber mat ,where he can enter and leave easily,for the cold wind

and put the dog house in a sheltered corner.
as long as it is a normal sort of dog.

but it depends on the type of dog
if it is a pekenese or a shaved poodle ,they are better of in the house

Answer 5

Some dogs are meant to lives outdoor. Depending on where you live, however, if there are extreme cold temperatures, I wouldn't advise it. Perhaps you could build a doggie door leading from your yard (or wherever you plan to keep the dogs) into your garage so they can have some shelter in the cold winds and rain. That way, you could keep their food and water inside the garage and it would be less attracting to raccoons and such. Just an idea. It works great for our friends who live in northern michigan. Good luck!

Answer 6

Both Dogs and Cats can live outside.But some breeds they say should be in the house But if you have a pet that is outside,you should always have a dog house that has hay or straw or blankets in it and to keep the wind and rain away.Most cats that are outside are usually barn cats that keep mouse away .

Answer 7

Dogs can live outside in such an environment you described, but they will not be very well socialized. Dogs are pack animals and need a group to live in.

Your family becomes its pack. A dog needs a family. Don't leave it outside all the time.

My dog is in and out all day long, and stays in his "room" at night. He's got a travel crate to sleep in at night.

Answer 8

Dogs are social animals. If you want them to develop, with the family or just yourself they should be allowed inside and even sleep in your bed room.

Now they also need to know obedience and which lines they CAN NOT cross so sleeping on the foot of the bed is a no no, but its really up to you.

But remember they are social animals, much like humans, so u need to keep him/her close to you as often as you can. An above all else make sure to play or interact with the dog as much as possible.

Answer 9

In my opinion, no. I think that if you cannot let a dog live inside with you, then you should not have a dog. They are very sensitive, and need love and comfort. I am a huge animal advocate. Think about this, a clean floor never gave you any love, did it? Let your pooch live inside, make adaptations (kennel) whatever you can do.

Answer 10

Yes but they need to be dogs that are ment to be out side. Because of a heavy coat. All my dogs have lived inside of the house.