hello does anyone know what kind of dogs can stay outside all year. thanks?

Question

ok i want to know whant kinda dogs can stay outside but i mostly whant to know about bulldogs or german sheppards or mostly the comman hosehold pet dogs can say outside wich types of brreds can stay outside thx

Answer 1

If you want a dog to stay outside all year - DON"T GET ONE!!! Dogs are pack animals and as such need to be an integral part of a family. They want to be by your side 24/7. Bulldogs in particular do NOT handle heat and humidity well due to their pushed in faces. German Shepherds (please learn how to spell - their name stems from their original use - sheep herders!!!) would probably do well, but are so intelligent that if left alone outside will create their own fun like barking, digging, car and people chasing, and quickly become a nuisance.

Answer 2

There are too many factors to determine a good answer to your question. A lot depends on the climate in your area, the type of dog shelter you have, and how much work you're willing to do to make sure your dog is safe.

Some double coated breeds like Huskies and German shepherds can do fine outside in a moderate climate with good shelter and a source of fresh drinking water that doesn't freeze over. Small dogs and certain other breeds can't stay outside without serious health threats, however.

However, I do agree with the person who said why would you want to leave your dog outside? German shepherds in particular are very people-oriented dogs, and they can develop serious behavioral problems if they don't have enough contact with their humans.

Besides, you can't be around to protect your pet from attacks by other animals or people, if the dog is stuck outside. Having the dog inside with you is just safer and healthier all the way around, as far as I'm concerned.

Answer 3

In general, I would suggest that no dog be left outside for long periods. Any dog will get bored and lonely and bark a lot.

Dogs which can tolerate conditions outside include northern Spitz types: Norwegian Elkhounds, Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds and furry sheepdogs:
Great Pyrenees, Komondor, Old English and others. Dogs kept outside their entire lives are not socialized and unpredictable in comparison with most modern pet dogs. There are many areas of the world where dogs still guard herds and do those sorts of jobs for which they were bred

Answer 4

You don't say what climate you live in, so the short answer is the 'double coated' breeds like Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Keeshonds.... but what kind of 'pet' is an outdoor dog? You will need a doghouse with a raised floor, and a door system that keeps the wind out, and many people use straw for bedding.
I know of a Whippet breeder who kept his dogs in an unheted kennel---they slept in a pile---in northern Illinois, but I don't think that's fair. In this kind of climate---with very cold winters, I doubt a bracheocephalic (Bulldog type) dog could live healthy.

Answer 5

basically any dog with a good undercoat can stay outside year long, so long as they do have a place they canretreat from rain/snow, or strong winds like a dog house. Border Collie's, German Shepherds an other working breed/herding type dogs all fit this category since that is what they are intended for in the first place,and will typically be with a flock theyre watching through the nastiest weather

Answer 6

No dog should be left outside at all times. Ever. Dogs need love and affection, just like humans. If you want him to just be outside while youre at work or something, any dog witha warm coat for winter would do fine, with a house lined with something like straw to keep them warm, and a big bowl of food and water.

Where do you live? That makes a huge difference too. If its a hotter climate, you cant let your dog be outside all day without proper shade. Maybe more details would help...

Answer 7

None. I'm sorry, but dogs are sociable pack animals and they simply cannot be kept outside isolated from family without developing some serious behaviour problems. Outside dogs are often overly territorial, barking at the wind and every passer by, they're often very aggressive and could cause serious harm to anyone who got too close. It isn't fair to keep a sociable loving animal outside alone, not even in summer.

Answer 8

I disagree that dogs kept outside are barkers, chewers, etc. I have had two shepherd mixes that live outdoors. The key here is that you still spend time with them everyday, and you make sure that they have protection from the sun and the snow, and that they have plenty of room to move about in. There will be the occasional time, when it is extremely cold, that it would be necessary to bring them indoors (a basement would do).Also, make sure that they are on heartgard, as they will be more susceptible to heart worms.

Answer 9

I also agree with yankeegray_99. Also, we kept all of our malamutes and german shepherd dogs outside. But of course there were 3 of them and they seemed very happy. I think it makes a difference if they're alone or if they have other dogs with them. So, that is the way pack animals can stay outside.

Answer 10

No dog should be kept outside! Why even bother having one if it is going to live outside that is just mean. I don't understand why people purchase animals then just tie them outside why bother explain that one to me. If you are a responsible pet owner you do not keep a pet out side all the time that is why they are called pets not wild animal.