As long as the dog is not neglected..not just left outside and forgotten..it is ok if that is what that particular dog prefers. I HATE to see dogs in pens all the time or worse yet on those running chains..that stinks! I knew someone who had a chow chow and it was NEVER off that darn chain..and it was reported and they said they were not breaking any laws!! Aghhh...that poor dog was so sad looking all the time. He has long since gone on to RB where he can be carefree and have all the running time he wants..

They also should be brought in when its cold or given a good house and hay or something to stay warm/dry and have plenty of water at all times.

Gracie loves to be outside and she is out a lot but we are out with her in the back yard..shr races all over the yard and we play ball and frisbee..but she is definately an indoor kinda girl..she wouldn't want to be out there if we were not with her.