its late, and i am very tired...and i just wanted to know this before i go to bed....i just wanted to know what the lowest temperature for a dog to stay in a dog house is? i will get one very soon, and North Dakota has very cold winters. so i think the dog will have to stay inside for most of the time during the winter correct? since it gets so cold. it'd be great if someone could find actual websites with facts. thanks so much!
2007-08-07 20:16:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
steve..yes i understand, but the porblem is i am a huge dog lover and wih i could have tons of dogs, and i hjave ahd dogs in the past. but my husband is allergic to them so i am trying to find the best solution here. i am sure i will take him/her inside now, since it gets so darn cold.
2007-08-07 20:26:38 · update #1
its a great dane i am wanting to get. summer time outside dog, a watchdog, and NO it wont be chained up since i m so against that, but winter time i will have t take him/her inside i guess.
2007-08-07 20:28:00 · update #2
the rgeat dane will have PLENTY of room. we have 3.5 acres. so it wont be in a Kennel or chained up at all.
2007-08-07 20:28:39 · update #3
You might consider a husky or Great Pyrenees. Saint Bernards and Bernese Mountain dogs also do well in weather extremes. With the double coated breeds, they just need sufficient shelter to stay comfortable.
2007-08-07 20:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the breed... an alaskan breed like a Husky or Malamute may be fine in subzero weather with a good doghouse, but a German Shorthair would not. You can get heaters for doghouses too. One thing many people forget is that the water bowl will freeze in the winter, too. You may need a heater for that too.
Even though Danes are a large breed, personality-wise, they aren't really suited to an outdoor life. They are very people-oriented, like to cuddle, and can get stressed out easily. Even though they're big, they're kinda sensitive. Their slender build and short haircoat don't give much protection from the elements. Very nice dogs, but they generally do better as house dogs.
2007-08-08 03:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you the same person looking for a dane? if you are then you don't need a dog house you need a large kennel inside. any temp below freezing is not only dangerous, but the wind chills in north dakota can bring the temp way down, very fast. plus summers are hot too. a dane is not equipped to handle these extreme temps as an outside dog. plus danes in general are not meant to be strickly outside. they need to be part of the family. if you are not prepared for this, you may need to consider a different breed of dog that you are able to properly care for.
2007-08-08 03:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your husband is allergic and you want a large dog get a standard poodle they are less allergy aggravating. Then the dog can stay inside during the winter. AND you can keeps it's coat longer so it will be warmer when it is outside.
2007-08-08 08:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by mairin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watchdog + Outside = What exactly is the dog watching outside? Your stuff is inside. Unless you planned on bringing all of your things out to the yard for the dog to watch.
2007-08-08 03:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would keep it inside....I don't understand why people get dogs just to leave them in there backyard or tied to a chain anyways. Whats the point?
2007-08-08 03:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by KC 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A dog is a family pet. Why leave him/her outside?
2007-08-08 03:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Steve 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the best person to answer that question would be your vet or ASPCA
2007-08-08 03:21:06 · answer #8 · answered by beleasha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/winter2.html
http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/winter_needs_for_outside_pets
2007-08-08 03:27:23 · answer #9 · answered by a_denikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋