re: If you’re not bringing your dogs inside, or making arrangements for them in this cold,

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Imagine the smell.

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yes, that was mentioned

Odd that you have more compassion for animal comfort versus human life.

My dogs are part Husky and we can't get them inside.

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With the other domesticated livestock in a barn type setup where they had hay and food/water. That's if they are a working breed, some of these human genetic science experiments were never designed by us to be outside.

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What were they bred with to become inside animals?

Maybe I need to use different words. Where did the pussy gene come from and why would any human want to genetically alter an animal that way?

I'm curious if people who live up north freak out about pets and cold weather constantly or if it's mainly southerners who think 30 degree temps is the end of the world.

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It always amazes me how animal nuts care more about an animals life than a humans life

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Most people are assholes.

Shoot, I moved her den bed ( as opposed to her bedroom bed) a little closer to the fireplace when the indoor temp got below 70.

Mine have a Dogloo stuffed with fresh hay. They are happy down to freezing temps. You can stick your hand in there after they've been in there a few minutes and its freaking warm.



Anything colder than freezing they get to come inside and stay in a wire kennel like this.



They are English Setters which are hairy hunting dogs. They seem to enjoy winter more than summer even though I shave them during the hot months.

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What were they bred with to become inside animals?

Maybe I need to use different words. Where did the pussy gene come from and why would any human want to genetically alter an animal that way?

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There are little dogs that were designed to be little wandering indoor security alarms before we had electricity. Even some working breeds were bred to be small to also be a companion animal at night. Some breeds were adapted better for hotter environments and don't do well in cold. We have been playing genetic scientist with dog DNA for like 10000 years and making all kinds of breeds that do all sorts of shite. Lately we have been playing with their genes to make mostly companion animals to sell for money and stopped giving a damn about how they survive in the wild. Some of them still have the ability to survive in extreme cold even through the night, others will die if you leave them out there. Decent owners should know which ones can take it.

I lived in Alaska and knew sled dog breeders. They still at least provided basic shelter to their dogs if they wanted out of the weather. Dogs can't really make a den for themselves like foxes and wolves when we control their environment and movement. It's simple don't be a piece of crap to your animals. It doesn't have to be inside your home if the dog is made for that type of environment, it can just be regular domestic animal shelter.