where you keep a wolfdog during winter: outdoor or in house.

buidelwolf · 12-12-2012, 20:47

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my dogs get on the couch, sometimes on the bed, sometimes they eat before, and sometimes after. we share everything and they are well behaved.. when we are outdoors they are outdoors, when we are inside they have that choice too.

With my dog exactly the same.

A puppy of 4 months in the cold Rumanian winter? Ok, it will well be possible, but I wonder what kind of relationship you build with your dog.

jefta · 13-12-2012, 22:48

She sleeps with the rest of the dogs? It must be cold alone for so small puppy

jmvdwiel · 14-12-2012, 00:25

My CSW sleeps at the end of the bed, he curls himself into a small round and sleeps beside my feet, in the morning he is always gone , most of the time he is sleeping on the couch at that time

Alongside with the cats.

My dogs can sleep in the bed but only if they behave and don't steal the blanckets or put their feet in my face. So that we all have a good night rest

I don't think it is nice for a pup to stay outside all by itself

Angelika · 14-12-2012, 00:55

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Originally Posted by jefta

She sleeps with the rest of the dogs? It must be cold alone for so small puppy

I absolutely agree - very, very cold for a small CsW puppy

deocamdata · 21-12-2012, 12:51

My CSW has allays been outside.
Last winter was few days with -21 and there was not any kind of problems.
Now together with Karlos (my CSW) also outside I have a Malinois 7 months old.
They sleep separately but during the day they are together and playing all the day ...
So ... my opinion is the the dog is exactly like you grow it ... That doesn't mean that a very small puppy can be left outside in a very cold weather.

Rona · 22-12-2012, 03:40

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Originally Posted by deocamdata

My CSW has allays been outside.

So you don't know how much fun you're losing

They are such great room mates!

AMERICANI · 22-12-2012, 07:53

Considering the fact I have 9, I rotate them out. Our winters really have nothing on places like Poland

So, the cold really isn't an issue. As far as the consideration of the nature within ourselves. as well as our dogs, the select ones for the time come in, but follow rules. The bond grows so much stronger when you maximize interaction with them. 9 is too many, and 3 are actually select for placing with other families. I don't have kids, don't closely interact with anyone with kids, or (for the moment) intend on having any. I relate my "pack" structure to the military, which is the lifestyle I am most accustomed to. My dogs don't sleep on the bed, they don't beg for food at the table, and they sit until released before welcoming guests or going out. I feel horrible that I can't spend 100% of my time with each one 100% of the time. CsVs are not wolves, but they do have more of the innate requirement to have a role within the pack than most dogs.

Rona · 22-12-2012, 09:57

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Originally Posted by AMERICANI

Considering the fact I have 9, I rotate them out. Our winters really have nothing on places like Poland

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I thought we were talking about vlcaks in Romania?

As far as I know, the vast majority of Polish owners keep their vlcaks indoors, and it has nothing to do with climate. We simply enjoy the company of our dogs. They are part of the family/pack

Of course it doesn't mean the dog should not obey the commands and leave the couch or room every time when told to do so.

BTW I've always found it hard to understand how it was possible that a vlcak escaped from its home/pack. I can imagine this now, after having read how some pups are brought up.

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AMERICANI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 111	where do they sleep? Considering the fact I have 9, I rotate them out. Our winters really have nothing on places like Poland So, the cold really isn't an issue. As far as the consideration of the nature within ourselves. as well as our dogs, the select ones for the time come in, but follow rules. The bond grows so much stronger when you maximize interaction with them. 9 is too many, and 3 are actually select for placing with other families. I don't have kids, don't closely interact with anyone with kids, or (for the moment) intend on having any. I relate my "pack" structure to the military, which is the lifestyle I am most accustomed to. My dogs don't sleep on the bed, they don't beg for food at the table, and they sit until released before welcoming guests or going out. I feel horrible that I can't spend 100% of my time with each one 100% of the time. CsVs are not wolves, but they do have more of the innate requirement to have a role within the pack than most dogs.

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14-12-2012, 00:25	#3
jmvdwiel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,061	My CSW sleeps at the end of the bed, he curls himself into a small round and sleeps beside my feet, in the morning he is always gone , most of the time he is sleeping on the couch at that time Alongside with the cats. My dogs can sleep in the bed but only if they behave and don't steal the blanckets or put their feet in my face. So that we all have a good night rest I don't think it is nice for a pup to stay outside all by itself

21-12-2012, 12:51	#5
deocamdata Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Romania Posts: 27	My CSW has allays been outside. Last winter was few days with -21 and there was not any kind of problems. Now together with Karlos (my CSW) also outside I have a Malinois 7 months old. They sleep separately but during the day they are together and playing all the day ... So ... my opinion is the the dog is exactly like you grow it ... That doesn't mean that a very small puppy can be left outside in a very cold weather.