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What types of dogs can live utside?

I am going to build a small house for a dog outside. But I don't want one to be freezing cold. So do you know which dogs won't be freezing and think it's not too bad. Because where I live it snows. The dog can't go in the house cuz my mom's alergic. So do you know what dogs won't be cold even in the snow and winter. Thank you for answering.

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Dogs are to pack oriented to be left outside it's best not to get one if all you're going to do is confine them to the yard
Buy a bloody cactus and keep it indoors all the time. Hope this helped.
How about a Siberian Husky. Or hybrid Wolf. Sounds very sad for the dog being so isolated and lonely. Dogs usually like to hang out with their pack, either dog or human. Why not get another pet besides a dog. There are so many. There are special cats they sell that are made for people with allergies. Their hair does not cause allergies.
don't bother, a dog should be part of the family not wasting away in some dog house because some little kid brought it home EDIT: to the person who suggested a wolf hybrid: are you out of your freaking mind? i have a hybrid and they need triple the socialization of your average dog, keeping one outside is asking for trouble
Get a Daschund
ponder this einstien: at one point all canis familiarus lived outdoors. so what do you think?
None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Why in the world would you buy a dog only for it to live outside in a box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you cant keep it inside, dont get one!
It isn't right for any dog to be left outside! It can be considered animal cruelty in some places and it's very mean!
None. Like the first answerer said, dogs are pack oriented. They need to be with their pack. I know someone who has 3 mastiffs and a siberian in the house because you and your family are the dogs pack. Don't bother getting one if you're just going to confine it outside. It isn't fair to the dog.
Dogs are pack animals, they won't do well by themselves outside all the time, they need company. Besides, that is mean to keep them outside like that. They need compnay.
Get a poodle (hypo-allergetic) and keep it indoors.
I don't agree with 'outside' dogs. But if that's what you're going to do. Get going on research. You need to research breeds that can handle the climate changes...not just the extreme cold but the heat in the summer also. You need to research you local law about keeping your dog(s) outdoors. There will be specifics about shelter and room. You will need to find the best way to insulate the dog house. Just building one isn't enough, it needs to be insulated from the heat and cold. Good luck!
We had a chow chow that stayed outside, we had to FORCE him inside at night. He just LOVED it outside. We lived on 6 fenced acres at the time and he loved it, chasing bunnies, digging holes (until we taught him to stop). Maybe find a older dog that has lived outside before. mayowood.com raises their pups outside. Have cocker's ready now. (i wanted one, but decided against) boxer's are okay in hot and cold. can you bring inside to a crate at night?
I have never understood the "outdoor dog" mentality. Why get a dog if he/she is relegated to outside! If your mother is that allergic perhaps you should rethink your choice of pets, maybe fish? It's merely my opinion but I would never subject a dog to being away from the family and in my experience outside dogs have a tendency to be forgotten about after a time.
well...... there are hypo allergynic dogs..... that means that ur mom wont be allergic to it..... i have a hypoalergynic dog because my mom is alergic to animals that shed.... i am too... I have a Havaneese (they are hypo allergynic) also shitsu dogs are hypoalergynic too!!!!!! if the dog has to stay outside id get a huskie though..... I hope i could help=)
Dogs with a thick coat: Labs, German Shephards and Huskies should be Ok outside. Ask your local vet, he should be aware of that info. As for the house, of course give him water but not too much. Buy a water bottle with a feeder-ball in the nozzle. And attach a curtain on the dog house door to make sure he's blocked from the wind.
Before I begin - evaluate how much time you are going to be spending with the dog - I know of outside dogs who have more people time than inside dogs, but those dogs live on farms, spend all their time with the farmer, and are not confined to a backyard, or tied up, essentially, a very happy dog. But, in your case, where you are probably not that old, are planning on putting the dog in the backyard, you probably should research very carefully if you are actually ready to get a dog. Dogs that are left in the backyard, usually don't get enough socializing, which makes for scary mean dogs, or super scared dogs, either of which are prone to biting. Instead of getting a dog, why not volunteer at your local humane society? That way, you get your dog fix, you don't have to worry about the dog being outside, and you are doing a good deed that always looks good on a resume or college application.
any dog can live outside but now it is illegal at least where i live to have a dog outside all day and night even on a chain, a dog is family so if you cannot bring it inside when its to hot or to cold do not even bother , if you already have the dog ,find it a good home if you dont already have one do not get one
With the information you've given, it's best for you not to have a dog. You might want to look into some dogs which are better choices for people with allergies, such as a poodle, and then the dog can stay indoors. Your mom may still face allergies, even with a poodle. Otherwise, a dog is not a good pet for you.
If she's allergic, it's best not to get one unless it's hypoallergenic. The following is a list of dogs considered to be hypoallergenic: American Hairless Terrier Airedale Terrier Basenji Bedlington Terrier Bichon Frise Border Terrier Cairn Terrier Chinese Crested (hairless) Havanese Kerry Blue Terrier Maltese Miniature Schnauzer Portuguese Water Dog Puli Shih-Tzu Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Spanish Water Dog Standard Poodle Standard Schnauzer Tibetan Terrier Toy Poodle West Highland White Terrier Wire haired Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier If you keep him outside, make sure the house he will be in is NOT the small little things that you normally see (even if the dog is small). I think they should have a big place where they can play and jump and walk around as they please. All dogs will feel cold at some point. They're animals but they aren't that different from you in terms of feeling hot and cold. Go to the animal shelter with your mom (she won't be sick for weeks after that day, and maybe it would help her be okay with a dog at home. Call the shelter and ask them if they have any of the breeds listed above and if it would be possible for you to see them away from the other dogs so that your mother doesn't get her allergies and rejects the dog). If you BUY the dog (pet shops), you don't know where they came from and many of them are not treated right. You would just be supporting that treatment by not getting an abandoned dog, and when you adopt (animals shelters), they also know you are their second chance. Give them a chance. Either get a dog that your mother can agree with and keep it in your home because they don't deserve to be forced to live outside or don't waste your time getting one. If you're not gonna treat it well, you'll just be buying a dog and abusing it. That's not nice.
No dog should live outside, they are meant to live with people, not alone. Would you like to live in a little house outside in all types of weather? Re-think this. Leave the dog where it is so someone who can give it a nice warm house to live in can find it. Get a cat instead, they don't need people as much as dogs do.
For the man who said a dachsund is what you should get. He is completly wrong dachshunds have to have lots of love and attention they cant live outside. With there long backs and stubby legs there so cute but have to have attention bc pressuer and to much work can cause there backs to break. So i suggest if you wanna get a indoor dog then get a dachshund they are great to cuddle up with. and they are hunting dogs they kill the grass snakes in my back yard.
Inuit sled dog. They live in the north pole. But they are not good as pet dogs, they love to work and need lots of exercise.
Even dogs bred for cold weather need protection from freezing cold. Be sure to insulate the house you build really well and have a door that closes - a flap of heavy carpeting e.g. I suggest a black roof oriented to absorb the sun's rays with something under the roof to retain that heat. of put dark slate on the roof - it will absorb and retain the sun's warmth. obviously the walls will have to be strong to support a heavy roof. perhaps you shouldn't have a dog if your mother has issues. BTW I too have allergies but I manage them with antihistamines and my dog is not only indoors but on my bed. maybe it's your mom who needs work?
You have no business getting a dog with the sole intention of keeping it chained outside. Especially when the newness of getting the dog will soon wear off. And the dog will be doomed to a life of isolation and lonelyness on the end of a chain. Your parents should know better than to even consider this. There are several dogs that are hypo-allergetic and should not bother your mothers allergies. But it is doubtful she will help you pursue a pet of this kind. Sounds to me like your parents just don't want to deal with the "cleaning" that comes with having a dog in the house and allergies are a good excuse. How sad that no one in your household has any respect or concern for the pet you are thinking of acquiring. How disturbing they are setting such a BAD example for you of pet ownership and respect for living creatures. SHAME SHAME ON ALL OF YOU.
I think it's ridiculous to attack this girl for seeking out advice. Even if you abhor the idea of keeping a dog outdoors 24/7, do you have to make the girl feel like trash to make your point? Why not give her some positive options like the people who offered her ideas for hypoallergenic breeds that she could keep indoors without upsetting her mom? Personal attacks do very little to impress people with your position on the issue. Jackie, my brother-in-law got a beautiful black lab puppy a few years ago, but his wife refused to let the dog inside, not b/c of allergies but b/c she didn't want the dog to damage her ridiculously perfect house. Anyway, even after successfully completing obedience training, the dog was confined to their small backyard, surrounded by a privacy fence. Within weeks, all the grass was gone and the dog was living in dirt, making it even less likely she'd ever be allowed indoors. Finally, my brother-in-law admitted that the dog couldn't live that way and found her a new home where she could have the attention and love she deserved, and hopefully a place right in the middle of the couch! Trying to keep a dog happy and healthy in such a small area just isn't practical. If your mom absolutely can't or won't consider having any breed of dog inside, then why don't you volunteer at a shelter, kennel, or vet's office? That way you can spend time with dogs who really need it, and be more prepared to care for one someday when you have your own place to keep it. Please don't let people make you feel bad for asking this question, though. It's much better to ask for advice than to just run out and buy a dog you're not prepared to take care of properly.
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/ Please re home your dog. If the dog cannot be apart of the family and have adequate care then you should not keep it. Dogs should never live outside. How would you like to live in a small metal kennel in all temperatures and all weather conditions-rain, wind, snow, sleet, hot, humid. Please think about what you are doing to this poor dog. They are social animals who need companionship and exercise. How can you sit in your warm, dry, safe, comfortable house knowing that a living creature in your care is sitting outside in the freezing snow all by itself? Or in the hot sunny summers?