Cross Breeds - What's The Coldest Temperature You Can Keep A Dog Outside?

What's The Coldest Temperature You Can Keep A Dog Outside?

My dog is an Akita. I know Alaskan huskies can stay outside in the snow. It's usually about 40 degrees at night in the high desert where I live. But I can't keep him inside or he'll destroy the house. Can someone tell me??

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As long as you you can. keep him inside You are both mammals. Even Akita needs shelter.
my philosophy is, if you're comfortable outside for a prolonged period of time, then your dog will be too.
Keep him confined........Inside, inside,INSIDE. Did I mention.....Keep him inside.
How cold outside do you is before you want to come in and get warm? They tell you when it is freezing bring your dogs or any animals in.
My dog is s greyhound and she's always cold, but when she has a coat on, she can stay out in any temperature
Good heavens! That dog is well equipped to handle much colder temperatures than 40 degrees F.. I wouldnt worry till it gets 20 degrees below. Forty degrees may seem cold and cruel to you but your dog can handle it. Nice to see the sentiment though. You're a caring and respectful owner and should be commended as such.
An Akita should be able to stay outside at 40* . When you bring him in, crate him. If you don't have one, get one big enough for him to stand up, turn around and lay down in. If you haven't crate trained him, do so. There are websites to explain how to do that. Please read the information. I have 2 Boxers that are crate trained (one came that way and the other was taught) and it is wonderful. That is their den and they love it. They take their naps in the crate and sleep in them at night. They both have crate pads that are soft to lay on. He may decide to fight the crate, but keep training and don't give in. You are his alpha leader and he will soon learn that. Good Luck
IF HE HAS A HOUSE, HE'LL BE FINE TO ABOUT 20 DEGREES. I WOULD SUGGEST CRATING HIM IN THE HOUSE AT NIGHT IF YOUR NOT SURE.