I have a 3 yr old rottie mix and a 2yr old Lab/rottie/husky mix
2007-11-22 06:44:47 · 13 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They don't live outside but My mom wants them outside while we eat but I think its too cold for them so I was gonna keep them inside so they are warm.
2007-11-22 06:53:13 · update #1
Right now their in my mom's room so they don't bark while my brither is here and aren't in our face while eating. After eating I will let them out and they should calm down.
2007-11-22 07:02:25 · update #2
my lab mix's fur is thin but my rottie mix is medium.
2007-11-22 07:06:43 · update #3
what about 38.5 degrees. It got colder because it was snowing but it stopped.
2007-11-22 09:18:50 · update #4
Especially if they are indoor dogs for the most part it would be cruel to expect them to be comfortable outside with those kind of tempatures. It's unlikely you have dog houses that will keep them warm if they're indoor dogs. A better option would be to place them in a bedroom or even the garage if you have one....
This way they are protected from the weather and safe.
Also consider the fact that being indoor dogs if you lock them outside for a length of time that they're not used to they will make a nuicance of themselves..either by howling which can get you in trouble with law enforcement or by getting out of the yard and running loose or digging up the yard.
2007-11-22 07:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by starfire978 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it does not matter how thick the fur is. i have an english mastiff with very short fur and she LOVES to be outside in the winter, playing in the snow! and before you think about putting the dogs in a garage, make sure it's dog-proof. typically ppl store a lot of harmful things in a garage. a leaky car is one of them (antifreeze is tasty to dogs, but deadly!).
anyway, the breeds you mentioned--rottie, lab, and husky--typically do fine in colder weather. but look to your dogs for answers--are they shivering after being outside for a while? every dog (even in the same breed) can react differently to the same exact situation.
you're best bet is to do some training. designate a room that you'd like to keep them and teach them a command that tells them it's time to go in this room until you tell them to come out. for example, i have a crate/kennel in one of my rooms and i tell my dog to "crate up" when she starts to get underfoot. i don't have to shut the door, she'll wait there until i call her back out. or if training isn't an option, shut the door to this designated room. give them something to keep them occupied--a rubber bone (hurley bone's are great!) or a different toy that they can safely play with without supervision.
good luck!
2007-11-22 07:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by kkbshorty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
41 degrees is a great temp for them to go out. I have a Jack Russell who loves to go out and play in the snow, it is colder than 41 when it snows. Let them go out and play. Just don't leave them out as long as you would if it were in the 60's or 70's.
2007-11-22 08:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Nichole R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they'll be fine. I take my 2 Westies out walking or a couple of hours when its 32 degrees or so. It's the snow and freezing rain in their coats and on their paws that's a problem for my dogs.
2007-11-22 07:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by Little Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, 41 is not too cold for your dogs to spend ample time out of doors, provided it is not raining. The cold weather is good for their coats. My dogs are house dogs, but spend a lot more time outside in the winter than any other time of year.
2007-11-22 07:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the degrees your stating for a while there's no problem. My German Shepherds are out running around while my husband is doing some things outdoors. It's 40 degrees. Their having a ball.
2007-11-22 07:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by EasyVee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should be fine. You can also ask a vet if your dog would need a jacket for when you let it outside. Usually only the small breeds need those though.
2007-11-22 06:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For short periods of time they will be fine, I am glad u r very thoughtful of your dogs!!!!they sound very well taken care of. U can also try to teach them to "stay or get out of the kitchen, didng room, etc"...It is really helpful if u have dif flooring in (kitchen) than in (livining room)...example, my dogs r trained to leave the kitchen on command, very helpful when cooking or hving a busy kitchen....I started by saying..."out of the kitchen"..over and over while briskly escorting my dogs to the dorrway of the living room ( where the carpet starts).once they enter the living room, i toss treats farther out in the room and return to the kitchen....when they get under foot, i say out, or out of the kitchen....sometimes pointing helps in the begining...and escort my dogs, now u dont have to drag them , u have to be firm enuff to "drive" your dogs from the room, its all about tone and body language. say it like u mean it, out!...out of the kitchen.....my dogs eventually learned, i only haver to say it once and they go sit/ lay in the doorway and watch me...its great!!!Hope this helps....
2007-11-22 07:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by heatherbean0428 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No!!!! That is really not that cold. You can take dogs out in colder weather. People do it all the time!
2007-11-22 07:10:09 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be okay maybe get them a little sweater at your local pet store they will be fine dont worry i have 3 dogs i know
2007-11-22 07:16:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋