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Sunset, not trying to be nosy but where do you live? I mean just generally. Knowing what winter and summer weather is like where you are would let people give you a better idea of how to care for this outside dog that I guess you're determined to get.
Sunset, not trying to be nosy but where do you live? I mean just generally. Knowing what winter and summer weather is like where you are would let people give you a better idea of how to care for this outside dog that I guess you're determined to get.
No snow in the winter.
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Last edited by Sam I Am; 09-16-2012 at 04:06 AM..
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Well, I found what looks like the same dog house on Amazon and several people said the pieces broke easily and were easily chewed. Also if you go with a Lab, you'll want the extra large size so the dog can stretch out. Maybe someone here knows dog houses, I don't.
I was thinking that, but since OP says there's no snow where he lives I'm assuming hot weather in the summer could be more of an issue. Then, I guess you'd want more air circuation around the dog? I have no familiarity with this, I'm just trying to think it through.
And if this is really a full-time outside dog, I think s/he deserves better than a cut-off barrel.
I was thinking that, but since OP says there's no snow where he lives I'm assuming hot weather in the summer could be more of an issue. Then, I guess you'd want more air circuation around the dog? I have no familiarity with this, I'm just trying to think it through.
And if this is really a full-time outside dog, I think s/he deserves better than a cut-off barrel.
i was thinking that, but since op says there's no snow where he lives i'm assuming hot weather in the summer could be more of an issue. Then, i guess you'd want more air circuation around the dog? I have no familiarity with this, i'm just trying to think it through.
And if this is really a full-time outside dog, i think s/he deserves better than a cut-off barrel.
You can see one in this picture on the left.
This is one for Ape to have at his "grandmothers".
These at just a heavy as the ones in the link and cost $15 or, less.
Using Barrel is CRUEL Weather to hot will BAKE the dog & to cold will freeze them! Doent matter if its plastic or metal. Major problem they are Not insulated to help hold the dogs body heat OR Black the hot sun!
I used those plastic dog houses just as shelter for my dogs during the day. LAW Even IF the dog goes out to potty you have to have a dog house. BUT the plastic ones were not insulated enough! I actually fried a egg on them one time! Basicly they were for show.
Best Dog house is Wooden & insulated with styrofome NOT the pink stuff! In Windy areas make it like the $169 house the off set door lets the dog get away from the wind. And it dont matter what you put in for bedding IF the dog is tied hes going to drag it out! Dont use carpet...gets wet & stays wet.
Sunset is there a Reason you cant have the dog as an inside pet? Will he have Freedom or be chained? When my gdad had dogs they were Always outside BUT they were Never alone sun up to sun set they were with my Gdad working around the farm at night they were also free to roam go to the barn with the other animals etc. My gdad dogs lived 25to 30 years so he must have done something right!
It does sound like you thinking of the dogs comfort... fancy dog houses dont work as well LOVE tho!
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