outside dog breeds?

Question

I want an outside dog this summer that is playful but not to jumpy i want a golden retriever but do ya got and other ideas?

I want an outside dog this summer that is playful but not to jumpy i want a golden retriever but do ya got and other ideas?

And I dont plan to neglect the dog I just want a larger breed of dog that I cane play with and train

I am going to spend almost all my time with this dog when I say "outside dog" i mean larger one. I want a payful larger breed of dog.

Answer 1

sure why not? My cousins have a Golden that lives outside all year long. He lives on a farm in Minnesota and he has access to huge open spaces and he gets to sleep in the barn at night. He has lots of cat friends and little kids that always visit and play with him. He is the only nice Golden I have ever met in my life. All the other ones I had the displeasure of meeting were vicious and snappy. They were all inside dogs. Guard dogs, more like it. I think their owners did not do a good job of exercising and socializing them. So yes, go ahead and get a golden. If you do, try to adopt from a shelter. Go to petfinder.com and search for one. In my area there are tons of labs and goldens in shelters

Answer 2

EDITTED DUE TO ADD'L INFO:

Thanks for the updated info. I would recommend a lab mix dog. They are great to play with, learn not to jump and are a bigger dog. They can be very still and are extremely patient (with training). We had a Collie/lab mix for 17 yrs, best dog ever. Just rescued a Aussie Cattle Dog/lab mix. Both crave attention. Give it to them and they are your forever, no matter what. I would still say Mutt, but I would say Mutt with lab in the mix.

FIRST POST

First, what do you mean when you say outside dog breed. Most dogs, even many that people consider outside dogs need to be around people so that they are socialized. It is very important.

We have an Aussie Cattle Dog that was kept outside all the time. They are a very social breed (as are most dogs, remember, they are pack animals and need company). Any dog that does not get enough interaction with it's family will become destructive (digging, chewing, jumping, even bitting).

If you are looking for a dog that can be outside while you are gone but you will spend time with, I get a mutt or a mixed breed. Most dogs that are considered outdoor dogs are used to working. Any "working" dog should be given mucho training time, and be given a job, or they will become a "problem" dog.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I agree with every one who has suggested a Mutt. Save a shelter dog. Something that is a Herding (Shepards, Sheepdogs, Collies, Cattle Dogs) or maybe Hound mix. Terriers tend to be jumpy, but don't discount a terrier mix just because of that. I know that our local animal shelter has a secure, open space where they will take a dog and you can interact and observe his/her behavior. If that is possible for you, please do that. It wold give you an idea about what you are looking for.

Answer 4

I have a Chesapeake bay retriever and he hates the house. It gets too hot for him. Big dogs need yards to play in, but if you live in a very hot area, you don't want one with thick fur. We have a wading pool for him so that he can stay cool. Herding dogs, hunting dogs and terriers, need constant attention or they will get bored and destructive. Go to www.akc.org and do some research before you get into a life time commitment.

Answer 5

I suggest not getting a dog at all. Its not fair to the dog to shove it outside. Dogs are social animals and need to be with their human "packs".

Dogs left outside often develop bad behaviors due to boredom and stress such as barking and digging.

Barking dogs can annoy neighbors, this can lead to nasty notes, calls to the police, fines, and in extreme cases people have been known to posoin dogs as well.

Then you've got exposure to weather extremes, more exposure to fleas, ticks and mosquitos, not to mention other wildlife.

Unless you get an older adult from a rescue, all dogs need training. Any breed can be "jumpy".

From the way you make your question sound, you only want the dog for the summer. This may or may not be the case, hard to say from a pc screen. But if it is, what happens to the dog when summer is over?

Answer 6

What do you mean by an outside dog? Do you want a dog you are going to spend alot of outside time with and keep it outside? or just a dog that enjoys outdoors?

A great place to look is your local shelters and look online for places like Petfinder.com they will put you in touch with private pet shelters/refuges. A lot of great animals are out there looking for the right engergetic owner to love them.

Good Luck

Answer 7

Mixed breeds are great, but if you want a pure bred dog for outside all year around, if you live in a cold climate like Northern Minnesota, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, or any state that it gets really cold, go with your husky's or malamutes. We had a Malamute/wolf mix, and she loved all kinds of weather, but adored the winter weather the most. They are also very easily trained. Depending on the size of dog, you go also go with the American Eskimo Dog as they are easy trained, easy to work with and also love winter weather. I hope that helps.

Answer 8

in basic terms to assert that somebody has stated the Whippet is an outdoors canine. that's no longer!!! together with his skinny epidermis and superb coat, i'm able to't think of how each and each guy or woman could probably have self belief that! For me the only breeds that would in basic terms prefer to be out could be the Husky varieties. working sheep-canine can stay out, yet as they're often valued by utilizing their farmer-owners, they're in many cases got here across residing in a heat barn and so on. (no longer continuously!!). Likewise hound packs. of direction, the bigger kennels save their canine out in specially geared up kennel centers, yet returned it extremely is diverse to the traditional puppy. can no longer see the factor figuring out to purchase a canine, and leaving him outdoors.

Answer 9

Samoyeds, Siberian huskies and labs are good, too. Australian Shepherds, Border collies, there are many. One, thing to remember though is most puppies are jumpy, its your job to train them. However, breeds do have different genetic traits than others.

Answer 10

Golden Retrievers are very high energy. I think the best outside dog is a mutt. They are tough and lovable and fun, not to mention usually healthier than purebreeds. Plus, there are so many who could use a good home! Good luck!