I'm keeping a dog for my friend for about a month, and then she's going back to his house (which is in another city). She stays outside in the yard because my parents don't want her to come into the house (they're afraid of dogs).
This has worked out fine (she's a great dog!), but it's getting cold outside now. At night, she stays in the garage, where there is no wind, and the temperature is a good 10° warmer. But I know it will get colder in a few weeks.
I've read that Siberian Huskies can tolerate temperatures of -10° F. Firstly, is this true? Secondly, what is their "comfort" threshold (I'm guessing "tolerating" -10° is not the same as liking it)? I'm in North-Western Ohio, and temperatures will likely never reach that extreme low (the average low here is about 27°, although this year could be a bit colder).
If there is no extreme weather, like snowstorms and high-velocity winds, could this Siberian Husky stay outside? Please note that I don't mean at night, since she stays in the warmer garage then.
Edit: Also, could someone tell me how other breeds of dog are in handling the cold weather? We're thinking about getting a dog, and it probably won't be a Husky (she's a really crazy dog). I heard German Shepards were also bred for cold weather, is this true? Thanks.
This has worked out fine (she's a great dog!), but it's getting cold outside now. At night, she stays in the garage, where there is no wind, and the temperature is a good 10° warmer. But I know it will get colder in a few weeks.
I've read that Siberian Huskies can tolerate temperatures of -10° F. Firstly, is this true? Secondly, what is their "comfort" threshold (I'm guessing "tolerating" -10° is not the same as liking it)? I'm in North-Western Ohio, and temperatures will likely never reach that extreme low (the average low here is about 27°, although this year could be a bit colder).
If there is no extreme weather, like snowstorms and high-velocity winds, could this Siberian Husky stay outside? Please note that I don't mean at night, since she stays in the warmer garage then.
Edit: Also, could someone tell me how other breeds of dog are in handling the cold weather? We're thinking about getting a dog, and it probably won't be a Husky (she's a really crazy dog). I heard German Shepards were also bred for cold weather, is this true? Thanks.