Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Again, not ALL dogs are truly meant to be indoor dogs. They are - at the end of all arguments - animals. How far would you go with this.... all cats inside (mine are outside to be mousers but lounge on the porch like princesses)? Chickens? Inside? I know that may sound silly but where does it stop? Same as there are people on this board that baby their Yorkies way, way more than I think is necessary. It's almost borderline embarassing sometimes. BUT do they get flamed for it? To each their own...

If someone says to me "what's the big deal... it's just a dog" they are going to catch hell from me because my dogs are my children just as my skinbabies are BUT they are still dogs. You wouldn't put a kid in a crate and call it "good for them" yet we do with dogs. Why? Because they are dogs. I love Tatum and Stormie just as much as all you love yours but we acknowledge that one is "inside dog" and one is "outside dog". Sure, Stormie would love to be "inside dog" too and my husband would really love it but such is not the case. There really is nothing wrong with that.

It's just that the extreme opinion of "no dog outside ever ever" is a little ridiculous. But again, we can agree to disagree.

Originally Posted by red98vett

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I totally agree - I have a Cocker Spaniel and 2 yorkie girls - when I'm out ...they're out with me -

and if I DARE sneak back in the house and shut the slider door for just ONE MINUTE - I have 3 pitiful faces looking in at me ...acting all put out that I had the NERVE to shut the door on them....we're talking ONE MINUTE here -

That's how I get them in sometimes .... I close the door and they come running......I need a picture of their sad faces - it's too cute.:D I could never ever leave a yorkie outside unless I was right there with them.

edited to add - I DO have a picture....

Originally Posted by ytsirk27

yeah well maybe if you tried haveing 2 125 pound labs, 45 pound lab puppy and a 5 pound yorkie and two kids int house.....it would be different!

Originally Posted by oceanair27

I think some big dogs like to be outside,and its ok to let them stay out,providing they are properly cared for with the type of bedding and runs,kennels, that they need water food attention, etc... BUT, I also think when harsh weather arives such as a very hot day, they should be brought in the house,whether the dog wants to come in or not for its safety, and they should have free run of a kennel of some type, NOT chains or ties. But, most of all I believe no dog should be outside in the winter months at all except to use the potty. The reason for this is 12 years ago when we first bought our house, the neighbors accross the ally had 2 white German Shepards,they left outside 24/7 and a really bad winter came along. I tried to call animal welfare and they said they would be out to check on them. They never came.... The poor dogs were found frozen to death the next morning. The people moved out shortly after this happened,so I dont know if they got into trouble or not.Our animal welfare here is a joke to say the least.:(

Originally Posted by rnnw62

Well, actually I do have 2-140 lb Labs that are INDOOR dogs.
I grew up in a home where we had dogs as large as St Bernards
that were indoor family members. I personally find my big dogs
are better behaved in the house than my rowdy little dogs.

Originally Posted by DaisyMaesMom

When you say this though you have got to realize that some places don't have as harsh a winter as you must. Our winters here are rarely lower then 45...

Originally Posted by oceanair27

Sorry, I didnt specify,This was pertaining to the northern regions,such as In., Oh, Ny ect.... Also I'd like to add,cause my edit didnt work, This was also only about the large dogs.I have a bichon and a yorkie that are strictly indoors only unless I walk them on a leash or going out to potty,with me by their side at all times. I think ALL small dogs should be indoor dogs.:)

Originally Posted by rnnw62

Well, actually I do have 2-140 lb Labs that are INDOOR dogs.
I grew up in a home where we had dogs as large as St Bernards
that were indoor family members. I personally find my big dogs
are better behaved in the house than my rowdy little dogs.

Originally Posted by chachi

I didnt say that people who left their dogs outside were abusive. I dont know each situation. But I think the people that leave their dogs out no matter what the weather is are neglectful. There is nothing anyone can say that will change my mind on that. I would rather see yorkies being babied than big dogs left out side in sub 0 weather.

Originally Posted by bchgirl

You have to admit your pretty kindhearted if you rescue a turtle. :)

Originally Posted by Miss Cat Ears

WHAT :mad: Turtles are wonderful creatures just as deserving of rescue as any Yorkie... they are my favorite animal and I can't even believe you would make a JOKE like that! That's horrific!

Originally Posted by Miss Cat Ears

WHAT :mad: Turtles are wonderful creatures just as deserving of rescue as any Yorkie... they are my favorite animal and I can't even believe you would make a JOKE like that! That's horrific!