My Bernese Mtn. Dogs love the cold and want to stay outside constantly- But "how cold" is too cold for them to spend 8 hours outside while i am at work ?
2007-02-02 09:07:03 · 9 answers · asked by Bruce P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A well fed and coated Bernese can stay outside indefinitely. They were bred to withstand the cold. "Mountain dog" Its cold up there.
2007-02-02 10:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-24 08:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would have to be pretty darned cold, I'd think. But as long as he has a proper, insulated dog house, he'll be fine. If the gound freezes where you live and temps go below 0, make sure that the dog house is raised off the ground and there is a flap covering the door to keep draft out and allow your dog to build up heat with his body temperature.
2007-02-02 10:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by gorfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you provide an insulated dog house and an ice-proof water source, I don't know as it matters, because they could go inside and get warm if they chose, and you always need to provide fresh water. What I worry about with my Newfie is that the neighbours will have a different standard for what is too cold than the dog has! She's barking "hey everybody, my mom let me stay out, aren't you jealous?!?!" and they think she's saying "I'm freezing, let me in!"
2007-02-02 09:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by mainah64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they have access to a covered shelter (like a doghouse with a bed), they should be ok for 8 hours. I have a Newfoundland (same family of dogs) and worry about that too, but it gets too warm for him in the house and he often barks to be let outside to play in the snow and just cool off. They're actually probably more comfortable in the snow than in the house.
2007-02-02 09:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your dog should be okay outside unless the temp is below O*. Just make sure he has a doghouse or shed where he can get out of the cold and rain/snow.
2007-02-02 11:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be above freezing and they should have access to ashelter out of the wind and rain and snow.
Also make sure their water doesn't freeze
2007-02-02 09:10:42 · answer #7 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answerer. Also, it depends on if your dog has a thick winter coat or not.
2007-02-02 09:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by no name 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i not sure i think like 60 but i have always wanted that breed
2007-02-06 07:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋