Okay, I didnt read all of the thread so forgive me if your decision is already made/ whatever..
NO dog that is kept outdoors is well cared for. DOgs are pack oriented animals, and to keep one outside by itself is CRUEL. NOmatter if its 5 lbs or 500... As somebody who takes care of one of these "Well loved outdoor dogs" beleive me, Its depressing to see hwta a dog goes through as an outdoor dog, even though it may get attention eveynow and them/ whatever. Its sick.
If you do indeed decide to get a dog for her. YOU CANNOT GET A LOW SHEDDING DOG AND KEEP IT OUTDOORS! A low shedding dog means that it has little to NO undercoat. Which does not protect a dog from cold/warm weahther or rain! YOu cannot have a short haired boxer or anything like that, because it will get cold faster.
Keeping a golden retriever outside is like keeping a child opoutside. They are waaay to faily oriented to keep outside.
If you were to keep a dog outside. I can honestly say that the only breed i would "Recomend " (I dont recomend any really, because its cruel, But to the ones that I cannot talk out of there dumbness, i do recomend) A husky. They are more equiped for the outdoors than most dogs. Either that or i recomend a stuffed dog thats left outdside. |