on a recent thread it was mentioned to me that perhaps dalmations should not be kept outside i have two 7 month dogs i am not an expert on dalmations and dont really no anyone who has any so any constructive advice would be appreciated.be gentle as this is supposed to be my day off from the dogs but have been on and off here all day feel like ive been through the mill and back already... but please if you do have some advice for me please can you let me no

What would you like to know, Devonpoppy? Though I may have to ask some questions to get a clear idea of the situation.

Hi Devonpoppy
I'm no expert on Dals, J/g owns that title ;) but from what I've read on cd in the time I've been a member, Dalmations "crave human company" so ideally they should not be housed outside.

Alison

well basically would putting a dalmation dog 7 months old in a kennel/barn overnight even though it is fully heated he has toys his brother and a seperate area for toilet...as well as bedding ect would this have an affect on a dalmation as he has as you no had a few probs with people (male men at the mo) and i would feel devastated if it was because of me putting him outside at night. he is free to wander around the house at 6.00am when i go out to them untill bedtime and in a normal day i will be there all the time. Could this indeed have an affect on him as was earlier stated. thanks.

Hi Devonpoppy
I have never owned a dally, so can't really answer your question. How much 1 to 1 time does he get?
Alison

This is an on going discussion. I have removed your other thread to be branched as and when I get a moment. When it is returned you can carry on this topic in that thread. Please do not start another new thread on this subject.