Will this be too hot/warm for the dog in southern California summers which can run up to 105F if kept outside?
371657
This is a cloth/cheap foam portable dog house for INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. Put in on your couch or on the floor by the TV or your bed. It is like a mini den for dogs that like a mini-den. I would not use it outside--to flimsy for that, too hard to clean off bird crap--get something wood or plastic with vents for an outdoor dog house.
371658
It's a small fabric 'house' -- it would offer no protection for a dog outside. I guess it's made to take places for an inside dog who likes a little hiding spot.
371659
I don't think so. The top velcros on so you can just place it on lightly, so there is air coming in. You can also remove the top
371660
I would say yes it would be too hot-there isn't any ventilation and it isn't durable enough for outdoors unless you keep it on a patio with shade.
1920313
This house was purchased for the Western Fremont County Humane Society as a donation to two dogs that live in -20 degrees to 90+ degrees. Not sure if many dogs hang out in a dog house when the temps are above 70 degrees...they just usually find some shade and cool ground.I do believe it will work for you!
530173
I don't think so. I have a Shitzu and Pomeranian. Sure Luke the insulation- helps keep cool and hot from coming in so much.
1207957
That I am not sure of. We live in Iowa and temps get up to 100. We have them in a kennel were it usually does not get above 90 and they do fine. I would suggest trying to contact the seller and ask them personally on this one.
602412
It is made of a thinner knit fabric. The thickness of 2 tshirts. No fleece or wool. Maybe too hot in summer months. But your dog will be in a/c when it wants to right?
1265978
I would not put it outside but keep its size under control and keep it inside. My outside temp. is 8F at this point.
216045
Yes, they would get way too hot in the sun. I live in SoCal, I shade my dogs outdoor water bowls to keep them cool. If not an option, I'd suggest light colored ceramic bowl
2210304
You can't go wrong with the rheostat. A dogs normal body temperature is between 100 - 102F. A temperature of 102 is not too hot for a healthy adult dog, but if they are sick or recovering from surgery or a puppy ( at birth a puppy's temperature is between 94 - 97F) they may not be able to crawl off the pad if it is too hot for them.
1942140
I have not personally measured the on/off temps, but they claim it comes on at about 38F and then off in the mid 50sF. I would hesitate to trust it for a pet and would test it first. Check the details, but I believe this device is intended for INDOOR placement only. So it must be in a dry area that monitors the outside temp.
1633883
We haven't used it during the summer yet, but, so far, he hasn't seemed to be hot or sweaty when we have taken him out. It's really comfy and soft. He doesn't mind being in it at all.
137922
I would say No. Not comfortably. My dog is 5 pounds and he has little room to rotate. 10 pounds, max. Also, experiences from our hikes, the padding is heavy quilt and no air circulation so, on hot days your pet will overheat. I have been wrapping a gel icepack at the bottom to keep him cool.
713570
I would say so. I have a doggie bed in the house and in the summer he will lay on the patio over laying in the house. Since it has started turning cold he goes in the house.
967937
It doesn't make my dog hot and she always has a dress on. I believe it can be use in the summer and winter. Because i use it when i go to the mall and they have the AC very high. It also has soft cotton on one side and flat material on the other side.
2234457
It will be warmer than anywhere out in the open. It is insulated with a nice cushion on the bottom. Since our weather has cooled, our outside cats have moved back into our Kitty Tube. I want to get the door awning for ours next.
1628561
This is intended for inside. I would assume that one for the outside would probably need a higher wattage to keep an animal warm. Check out the wattage on outdoor warmers and see if they are higher. Or you could contact the company.
1562546
In my experience it doesn't create "ambient" heat. Its good only if the animal sits on the pad.
1802563
It might be hard to clean the dog hair because of the material on the outter side, it's somewhat like suede. It's looks thin on the bed but runs pretty warm-hot in the winner nights, will definitely be too hot for summer.