I know a couple that has an outside yorkie. He is 13 years old and been an outside (mostly) dog his whole life. They too live in the country. He is about a 5 pounder, but seems pretty tough for a yorkie. I know hawks and foxes are a threat but for 13 years he had done just fine!! He can go inside if he wants but even when it is freezing he sleeps outside on his little heated bed. |