Comments on: Can Dobermans Live Outside?

By: John Walter

John Walter — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:51:06 +0000

In reply to Rain. I really can't comment on your setup because I don't know how safe it would be without thoroughly inspecting it. Be careful of cords and power anywhere near the dog (especially when the dog is teething and wanting to chew everything). Other than that, the best I can say is if you would be willing to sleep in the situation you put your dog in, then it's probably fine. If you're not, then it's probably not good enough. Even if it is good enough for you, I would also add that the dog can't be kept in the garage all day and no matter how nice the setup is they are going to want to spent as much of the day as possible directly with you to be happy. Good luck!

By: Rain

Rain — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:26:08 +0000

I’m really wanting a doberman pinscher but my family won’t allow one to be an inside *inside* dog. I’m an I’ll person really looking for a companion and I just love to train and bond with dogs. My family said I would be allowed to keep him or her in our garage (which is directly attached to our house). If that were to be the case, I’ve planned on buying a kennel and surrounding the outside of the kennel with space (hypothermia) blankets (like draping them around the sides to keep the heat in and cold out. I’d also be putting a dog safe heater inside, as well as giving him or her an insulated dog house (at least four inches off of the floor). I would also have “self heating” blankets for the dog and cover the floor inside of the kennel with something soft. Of course he or she would have the best dog food, water, and bowls too. I’ve consider putting something for me out there too in case I want to stay with the doggy sometimes because I probably will. The hope is that, exception of the night, the dog and I will always be together. I would never leave him outside outside either. Does this seem okay to you???

By: Julia

Julia — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 05:53:23 +0000

Agreed 100%. My dobbie got severe hypothermia when the furnace went out and the house went down to below 50. (She was in a coat, but even that wasn’t enough for her short fur and non-existent body fat. I warmed her up and she’s fine now, but it was a terrifying day!) I used to let her outside thinking it would be “fun”, but she HATES being outside without me. (She’d rather be crated indoors. And when indoors, often cuddles up next to a space heater if I’m willing to turn it on for her.)

I can’t imagine her as an outdoor dog. She has neither the physical nor mental disposition. She wants to be by her people always and, failing that, wants to be somewhere warm and comfortable. Thank you for this! People should not make dobbies outside dogs. It’s not something they’re designed for. (They’d be far better as apartment dogs, provided the apartment dweller likes long walks!)

By: John Walter

John Walter — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:39:44 +0000

In reply to Pumpkin. Definitely not alone on that one! Dobermans seem to universally hate the cold. My Dobie will curl up in front of the fireplace when it's 70 degrees outside.

By: Pumpkin

Pumpkin — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:21:26 +0000

I came across this because I’ve been reading & seeing videos about Dobermans actually liking snow or colder weather. Definitely NOT MINE! We Recently moved to Carolina from California & the it’s not even winter yet & it’s already way colder than what we’re used to. My 3yr old Doberman is an indoor dog & absolutely hates if I leave him outside. P.S. he’s a huge mommies boy but lately he’s been shivering & laying in front of the heater all the time. I thought maybe he’s just to pampered as to maybe why he seems really effected by the cold. Well I’m so glad I read this! Now I know he isn’t weird & just needs a coat when he goes out. Thank you!