I know all this stuff about dogs being outside, but I really need my dog to be outside. What dog would be the best if I had to have it outside in a good environment, and well taken care of?
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An imaginary one.
Seriously though, without knowing what kind of environment you live in I couldn't even begin to help you. Do you live in the Sahara? The arctic? the rain forest? on a farm? in suburbia?
At any rate, something large enough that a marauding pack of coyotes couldn't hurt it. Which would be oh, roughly the size of a shetland pony I think.
Why even have a dog if it 's going to live outside? Dogs are pack animals, they want to be with the pack.. It is mean and cruel to deprive them of that.. How much time does one really spend with their outdoor dogs? NOT ENOUGH !
proabably a pit because it has short hair that doesnt need to be groomed and it has alot of energy
the one that plays Lassie
golden retriver
Definitely not a Golden Retriever, or any other dog that has such a strong attachment to people.
Seriously, why do you NEED your dog to live outside? There's really no reason to get one if it is going to be outdoors. Protection? Get a gun. Allergies? Don't get a dog, or take de-sensitizing shots. Outside dogs are a nuisance to your neighbors, even if you don't realize it.
I LOVE dogs, but I have had neighbors with outside dogs, and I HATED them! I don't like looking out my window to see a 6 ft. chain link monstrosity with a concrete pad covered in feces on the property line. I could never sleep, because their lonely dogs would cry and bark all day and night. (Your neighbors will likely call the police about these barking dogs, I did.)
Outdoor dogs are much more likely to bite, much less likely to be vaccinated, and usually are so happy to see people (because they are unsocialized) that they knock people right over (children and adults).
If you are getting an outside dog (which you shouldn't) find a very independent breed that doesn't rely so much on human interaction (this rules out retrievers and pointers for sure, along with many others). And remember, outside dogs are lots of work, they still need to spend at least a couple of hours a day with you, they need more training, they need more vet care (again, outside=not good for dog's lifespan), they need more food (they eat more in cold weather, and there's lots of wasted food, because rodents, bugs, heat, and rain ruin their food), they need a good, 2-room house with a roof, siding, and insulation, you'll have to spring to run electricity out so you can put a heated water bowl out there in winter.
And don't forget, if you have children, they're bound to resent you for keeping their pet outdoors, because children seem to have more of a sense of right and wrong than their parents do.
if that's the best you can offer a dog, then don't get one
labrador retriever or golden retriever
There isn't really a dog suited for outside. they love to be with their family and not isolated in the yard away from everyone. Ask yourself what would the dog get out of living in your yard? A pet on the head from time to time food and water once a day (in a rush). No serious playtime no real exercise cold nights wet paws... Dogs only want to please us how can it in your yard?
My best advice would be to not get a dog or rethink living conditions.
Bernese Mountain Dog. trust me if any 1 attacks it or u he l protect and hes not a agressive dog so he l just play around instead of growilign when a person walks by.
Don't get a dog if your just going to throw it outside.
Even though dogs want to be with you all the time, alot of people get dogs for protection and keep them outside. Especially if they are too big for the house. I'd go to http://www3.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm... and search based on what you want in your dog. Shed type, size, etc.
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