Originally posted by Uabassoon
... While yes, 120 F is hot these dogs are bred to handle the hot weather. The same way Alaskan huskies are bred to handle the extreme cold. Over many generations these dogs have developed a genetic tolerance to the heat. Bahrain isn't like the US where there are so many opportunites for animals to live a happy life. I'm sure that they don't have all the rescue groups and things that we have here. I'm willing to bet that odds are even if he did get adopted from the shelter he'd be an outside dog anyways. Animals are treated differently in different parts of the world. I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's just the way things are. Personally if being outside and well loved and well cared for is this dogs best option then I say go for it.
Couldn't put it better! And I think the key words are "well loved and well cared for" for I know for certain that with you, Julie, and your family, he will be. Bless you for caring and wanting to help him.

Chris