is it bad to keep a dog outside all the time?and can this 2 breed live togetter both males or both females?
ok so we are moving to mexico and we are buying 2 large breed dogs we dont know what yet but probably a rottweiler and a doberman pinscher ok we were coonsidering huskies but i read that they are escape artist so that one is out o and my sister has a pomeranian but its in the house ok what am asking is that when i buy the dogs we are gonna keep them outside because my mom dosent like dogs inside the house and iam worried that something may happen to the dog is it outside dont worry we bought a house with a huge back yard and a big front yard and if it gets to HOT or to COLD we can let them in but will somethig happen to them on a normal day? and can this 2 breeds live together (we are gonna buy them at the same time) maybe that will help o and we want them for protection and training them is not a problem my mom was an animal coordinator so we have experience with many dogs o and the doggs are eather gonna be both male or both females (probably males) thank you for you responces
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The Dobermann is an unsuitable breed for what you have in mind.
As a breed the Dobermann has a particularly low tolerance for extremely cold or hot weather and would suffer because of it and an intense dislike of getting wet and thrives inside the house with a controlled temperature.
The Dobermann was created to perform the job of a personal protection dog and work in close partnership with its owner to protect human life from a real threat of physical harm. It is by nature a one person dog that will watch its owner closely for clues as to their mood & what they want from the dog. It thrives when it has that degree of contact with its human leader inside the home, so a poor choice to be kenneled or left outside for a prolonged length of time.
Instead consider one of the more hardy breeds in terms of its tolerance to cold weather if provided with suitable kenneling for the geographical area where it resides, such as the German Shepherd Dog.
Well first of all you say you know about dogs , if so then you know that opposite sexes work better than two of the same . Now how is it fair to the other dogs being left outside when this little pip squeak pop corn fart gets to stay inside Call me a hypocrite but is that not called playing favorites ? Now you want a dog for protection Okay listen carefully do you want this dog for personal protection or do you want a personal protection dog ? Do you Really know the difference ? either way you are gonna spend thousands of dollars and years of proper training . There are trainers here in the D.S. that will tell you the mistakes you are making owning one . Read their advice carefully .
@PLUR - Huskies are indeed notorious escape artists, and it's one of the many reasons they are one of the more commonly seen dogs in shelters and rescues. I've owned sled dogs as well as other high energy dogs (currently german shorthair/heeler mix) and I can attest to huskies and their insane wanderlust.
Any dog can be an escape artist. The key to reigning it in is a proper fence and, if necessary, a concrete barrier buried underneath the fence, as well as regular rigorous exercise. Some breeds, like huskies, typically require large amounts of exercise or they'll find ways to amuse themselves without you--including digging, chewing, and yes, escaping. The key is researching breeds that interest you and comparing their training and exercise needs to your own lifestyle. Be realistic, don't expect to get a higher energy dog thinking you'll be motivated to get out more as well, because it usually doesn't work out that way. Get a breed that manages on your activity level, you can always kick up the action when you feel like it and the dog wouldn't object.
Yes and yes to first question. Gender makes no difference.
Any dog can be an escape artist. One of many reasons dogs need to be supervised outside.
I assume you are going to a pet store, since yall seem to think buying them at the same time is a good idea. Or a back yard breeder. Research puppy mills and back yard breeders. And no, since you are not well versed on the breeds you want, getting them at the same time is sooioo not a good idea.
The second poster is a bit off. Huskies will not be satisfied with one walk a day, and they will escape even a decent fence. And males can live together just fine without fighting. Dog sled teams get along just fine.
Huskies are escape artists? I've never heard that before and I don't think its true either.
And yes, those two breeds can live together, outdoors, as long as they're kept in a decent environment and provided with food, water (at all times) and dog toys to play with. Make sure you take them for walks everyday so that they don't become agitated (agitation could make them fight each other). If the weather becomes unbearably hot or cold let them inside your house but they should be fine living outside on normal days, just make sure they have shelter (get two dog houses). Males can live together however theres more of a chance they'll fight. Females can live together, and so can male and female but unless you want puppies, you should get at least one of them neutered. In case you get unlucky and the two dogs do turn against each other, you should separate them somehow, maybe with a fence or something of the sort. good luck!
Dogs belong outside, I wouldn't worry about much else.
Would it be bad if you were kept outside?
Dogs need to be with the pack, which is you and your family.