Quote Originally Posted by sumbirdy
There is nothing wrong with having outside dogs if they have adequate shelter and plenty of food, water, and attention. Which my dogs have all of these. Our house is way too small to bring in 17 dogs and anyway most of them don't like to be inside. We bring in the dogs that like to be inside on occasions and starting this winter we are bringing in our 9 year old dog (who has lived outside all her life) There is absoulutely nothing wrong with them being outside and if you knew my dogs and their personalities you would understand and agree too. They don't want to be anywhere else.
I hate to see dogs chained or penned, and outside alone. But you have a whole pack or even 2 that share each others company, and yours your say. Since dogs are social animals and in this case have each other, I think you're doing in adequate job now a fence would be perfect , and even if they "stay as you say, it will keep out other critters who may cause problems (carry rabies, other disease), and keep your car chaser safe.