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mnhtnbb

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7. According to this pet site info

Reply to Inkfreak (Original post)

Sun Dec 21, 2014, 06:24 PM

Dec 2014

German Shepherds handle cold weather very well due to the nature of their coats.
But I've seen several places that GS's like to be with their family, so leaving them out
beyond their enjoyment of playing together outside could lead them to start digging
or other destructive behavior from boredom/loneliness.

The German shepherd dog is medium to large size with erect pointed ears, a long body, and a weather resistant coat. A thick stiff outer coat covered by a softer inner one makes the German shepherd readily able to withstand extreme climates.

http://www.petplace.com/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog.aspx

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A question for dog owners. UPDATED. [View all] Inkfreak Dec 2014 OP

Squee! shenmue Dec 2014 #1

I don't know from personal experience; elleng Dec 2014 #2

Depends on the type of dog and how cold it is BainsBane Dec 2014 #3

I think the best idea is to ask the dogs..... Grey Dec 2014 #4

As long as they want. But I live in the tropics. mahina Dec 2014 #5

Do they have shelters outside? grntuscarora Dec 2014 #6

According to this pet site info mnhtnbb Dec 2014 #7

My Pug does his business, then comes to the door, whether its cold or williesgirl Dec 2014 #8

What they're doing out there has a lot to do with it TorchTheWitch Dec 2014 #9