Comments on: What breeds do you consider good outside dogs then? http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/ Fri, 18 May 2012 01:48:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Dog Trainer http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4525 Dog Trainer Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:55:56 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4525 Remember that dogs are social animals and want to be with their pack leader. You, the human owner, are the pack leader and should recognize that your dog does want to spend time with you! Yes, some dogs do enjoy being outdoors more than others, just make sure that your dog has plenty of water, shade and protection from the weather all year. Remember that dogs are social animals and want to be with their pack leader. You, the human owner, are the pack leader and should recognize that your dog does want to spend time with you!
Yes, some dogs do enjoy being outdoors more than others, just make sure that your dog has plenty of water, shade and protection from the weather all year.

]]> By: anne b http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4524 anne b Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:30:43 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4524 It is not the breed that counts, it is the purpose in getting the dog. If you need a working dog to herd the sheep or cattle, or a hunting dog, or even a guard dog, as long as the dog is trained, cared for and brought in when the weather is bad there is nothing wrong with that. To purchase a puppy as a companion animal and leave it outside all the time is just wasteful and useless. Why bother getting the dog at all? You just end up with a dog who has so many behavior issues from being bored and unsocialized that it just isn't worth it. It is not the breed that counts, it is the purpose in getting the dog. If you need a working dog to herd the sheep or cattle, or a hunting dog, or even a guard dog, as long as the dog is trained, cared for and brought in when the weather is bad there is nothing wrong with that.
To purchase a puppy as a companion animal and leave it outside all the time is just wasteful and useless. Why bother getting the dog at all?
You just end up with a dog who has so many behavior issues from being bored and unsocialized that it just isn’t worth it.

]]> By: BYB's breed nothing but crap http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4523 BYB's breed nothing but crap Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:45:43 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4523 I dont think any dog belongs outside 24/7.. with the exception of some working breeds (ex livestock guardian that is housed with the livestock).. dogs are pack animals and should be with their pack (in the case of the livestock guardian, the flock/herd is their pack). ALL pet dogs can be outside some while SUPERVISED. Some breeds thrive well to be outside most of the time.. as long as the person is outside with the dog. My hairless dog even enjoys outdoor time during fair weather. The thing you have to consider is the terrain and temperatures you have. If you live in a desert climate.. a husky would probably be a poor choice.. if you live in a colder climate, a doberman probably wouldnt enjoy being outside very much. You shouldnt get a dog that enjoys being outside tho unless you are an outside person yourself. Whats the point of having a dog if you're just going to toss it outside and ignore it?? I dont think any dog belongs outside 24/7.. with the exception of some working breeds (ex livestock guardian that is housed with the livestock).. dogs are pack animals and should be with their pack (in the case of the livestock guardian, the flock/herd is their pack).

ALL pet dogs can be outside some while SUPERVISED. Some breeds thrive well to be outside most of the time.. as long as the person is outside with the dog. My hairless dog even enjoys outdoor time during fair weather.

The thing you have to consider is the terrain and temperatures you have. If you live in a desert climate.. a husky would probably be a poor choice.. if you live in a colder climate, a doberman probably wouldnt enjoy being outside very much.

You shouldnt get a dog that enjoys being outside tho unless you are an outside person yourself. Whats the point of having a dog if you’re just going to toss it outside and ignore it??

]]> By: thornezoo http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4522 thornezoo Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:04:21 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4522 They should have the freedom to choose for themselves, like with a dog door. Dogs are pack animals and should be with their families in order to be socialized correctly and not become the neighborhood nuisance by barking nonstop trying to locate his people. I do NOT advocate outdoor only but many dogs do enjoy the great outdoors as part of their daily routine. But at all times while outdoors fresh water should be made available, especially in the summer, and a covered area to get out of the sun is also needed. If you have alot of trees to provide shade, that's even better. And you can't overlook the importance of water in the winter either as many fresh water sources will freeze quicker than the dog can drink them. Labradors are good outdoor dogs as they enjoy swimming, digging, running, etc. If you provide a kiddie pool for wading they'll have a blast but you'll also get alot of mud in the house. My neighbor has four border collies that live outdoors almost all the time (they let them in when its freezing cold or raining), and the dogs look like crap. I'm not saying that this breed doesn't enjoy outside because they are a herding breed, but leaving them out in the elements has their coats falling out, they bark at everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) and they drive me nuts. They are not socialized to anyone but the family. Flies are always around and biting their ears. Their old dog they had that they used to keep outside ALL the time, they never let that poor dog in, had nubs for ears because the flies ate at him so much. They finally put some repellant on him but he was not housetrained and they wouldn't even try. Not what I call a good owner. But I would suggest letting ANY dog in at least part of the day to allow for proper socialization and feeding (to keep vermin out of the dogs food). Unless you want an unhousebroken, unsociable brute of an animal. They should have the freedom to choose for themselves, like with a dog door. Dogs are pack animals and should be with their families in order to be socialized correctly and not become the neighborhood nuisance by barking nonstop trying to locate his people.

I do NOT advocate outdoor only but many dogs do enjoy the great outdoors as part of their daily routine. But at all times while outdoors fresh water should be made available, especially in the summer, and a covered area to get out of the sun is also needed. If you have alot of trees to provide shade, that’s even better. And you can’t overlook the importance of water in the winter either as many fresh water sources will freeze quicker than the dog can drink them.

Labradors are good outdoor dogs as they enjoy swimming, digging, running, etc. If you provide a kiddie pool for wading they’ll have a blast but you’ll also get alot of mud in the house.

My neighbor has four border collies that live outdoors almost all the time (they let them in when its freezing cold or raining), and the dogs look like crap. I’m not saying that this breed doesn’t enjoy outside because they are a herding breed, but leaving them out in the elements has their coats falling out, they bark at everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) and they drive me nuts. They are not socialized to anyone but the family. Flies are always around and biting their ears. Their old dog they had that they used to keep outside ALL the time, they never let that poor dog in, had nubs for ears because the flies ate at him so much. They finally put some repellant on him but he was not housetrained and they wouldn’t even try. Not what I call a good owner.

But I would suggest letting ANY dog in at least part of the day to allow for proper socialization and feeding (to keep vermin out of the dogs food). Unless you want an unhousebroken, unsociable brute of an animal.

]]> By: ashley! of the snout http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4521 ashley! of the snout Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:48:42 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4521 The only dogs I have seen kept outdoors in a kennel were my grandfather's hunting dogs. (fox hounds, coon hounds, etc) The kennel was built off of a shed like structure, were each dog could go inside of his own separate house that was lined with hay & a wool blanket. The dogs were only brought into the house when they were kept in the heated basement during snowstorms. But they were working dogs, not pet dogs. The only dogs I have seen kept outdoors in a kennel were my grandfather’s hunting dogs. (fox hounds, coon hounds, etc) The kennel was built off of a shed like structure, were each dog could go inside of his own separate house that was lined with hay & a wool blanket.
The dogs were only brought into the house when they were kept in the heated basement during snowstorms. But they were working dogs, not pet dogs.

]]> By: Memphis Belle http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4520 Memphis Belle Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:31:07 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4520 I would absolutely agree that Dobermanns are not best suited to being kept outside in a kennel, as they thrive when they are with the human members of their pack. Not known as the velcro breed for no reason! Dogs can & do live outside, but it does depend on the breed, the suitability of the kennelling & how much interaction the dog has with its human pack. If the dog is left outside & largely forgotten, then the owner should not have a dog. If the dog comes inside during the day/works with its owner, then it is fine to kennel the dog outside. I would absolutely agree that Dobermanns are not best suited to being kept outside in a kennel, as they thrive when they are with the human members of their pack. Not known as the velcro breed for no reason!

Dogs can & do live outside, but it does depend on the breed, the suitability of the kennelling & how much interaction the dog has with its human pack. If the dog is left outside & largely forgotten, then the owner should not have a dog. If the dog comes inside during the day/works with its owner, then it is fine to kennel the dog outside.

]]> By: Diana http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4519 Diana Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:58:24 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4519 Australian shephard, German shephard, I have cocker spaniels outside 24/7. But i made room in the garage for when it is cold. Australian shephard, German shephard, I have cocker spaniels outside 24/7. But i made room in the garage for when it is cold.

]]> By: DeeDawg http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4518 DeeDawg Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:10:21 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4518 most dogs shouldn't be strictly outside dogs- they don't get the attention they require, nor the training that makes them good pets. if someone were to be able to provide a dog the climate, attention, and training it needs, then there is no problem with an outside dog. however, this RARELY happens. the dog left outside usually lacks for SOMETHING, so it is not worth leaving it out. dogs that PREFER to be outdoors a lot are usually large, long or medium haired herding types- like Border Collies, GSD, Collies. this means that their owner should spend a lot of time outdoors though, not just the dog by himself. most dogs shouldn’t be strictly outside dogs- they don’t get the attention they require, nor the training that makes them good pets.
if someone were to be able to provide a dog the climate, attention, and training it needs, then there is no problem with an outside dog. however, this RARELY happens. the dog left outside usually lacks for SOMETHING, so it is not worth leaving it out.
dogs that PREFER to be outdoors a lot are usually large, long or medium haired herding types- like Border Collies, GSD, Collies.

this means that their owner should spend a lot of time outdoors though, not just the dog by himself.

]]> By: Kristin {RA} http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4517 Kristin {RA} Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:32:59 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4517 A lot of dogs that grow up outside enjoy being outside more than inside. We had an outdoor dog that was a pit/golden retriever mix. We also had dogs that stayed outside all day but came in at night and they were miniature schnauzers and they loved to be outside. A lot of dogs that grow up outside enjoy being outside more than inside. We had an outdoor dog that was a pit/golden retriever mix. We also had dogs that stayed outside all day but came in at night and they were miniature schnauzers and they loved to be outside.

]]> By: Greek God AKA Greekman http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/comment-page-1/#comment-4516 Greek God AKA Greekman Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:32:38 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-breeds-do-you-consider-good-outside-dogs-then/#comment-4516 Most medium to large size dogs can be outside dogs. This fallacy about all dogs living in the house can only be found in the USA. In Europe as well as the rest of the world dogs spend their entire lives outdoors or in kennels...no problems with any of them. As long as the dog has food, water and shelter, it will be fine. Hope I helped. ADD: Love it...when I go to Europe to get dogs I have to REALLY look and ask for a dog that was raised as an inside dog. Last winter while driving in the NW part of the country, in the show and bitter cold I noticed a herd of cows outside in a field...I also noticed something else that was not a cow, something big and white...a dog that lives with the herd 24/7/365 and protects the cows from predators. Is that not a dog, is that dog somehow different then the rest of the dogs that live in the house, fundamentally speaking? Most medium to large size dogs can be outside dogs. This fallacy about all dogs living in the house can only be found in the USA.
In Europe as well as the rest of the world dogs spend their entire lives outdoors or in kennels…no problems with any of them.
As long as the dog has food, water and shelter, it will be fine.
Hope I helped.

ADD: Love it…when I go to Europe to get dogs I have to REALLY look and ask for a dog that was raised as an inside dog. Last winter while driving in the NW part of the country, in the show and bitter cold I noticed a herd of cows outside in a field…I also noticed something else that was not a cow, something big and white…a dog that lives with the herd 24/7/365 and protects the cows from predators. Is that not a dog, is that dog somehow different then the rest of the dogs that live in the house, fundamentally speaking?

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