15 Dog Breeds You Shouldn't Keep Cooped Up Inside

There are roughly 15 breeds you shouldn’t keep cooped up inside. If you value your home, you’ll pay close attention.

Portuguese Water Dog

Their name kind of says it all. This breed wants to get out and do something, so keeping them in a home is not on their agenda.

Siberian Husky

So, what in your house is chewable? Having had a husky in the past, it’s easy to state that yes, they don’t like being cooped up.

Keeshond

Just look at the hair on this dog and then think about whether keeping them inside that often is a good idea. Considering they can shed for up to 3 weeks, one should expect to take a lot of walks and endure several grooming sessions…outside.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Despite their appearance, Corgis were bred to be hunters, no joke. So keeping them around as lap dogs is not a great idea.

American Foxhound

These are the types of dogs that need activity to remain stimulated. Lying around inside is not a part of the genetic makeup.

Tibetan Mastiff

Any dog that has this type of hair needs to be let outside more often than not. Plus, if they’re used to working or being active, it’s not smart to keep them inside.

Australian Cattle Dog

Any breed that’s been raised for work is bound to be antsy when cooped up in an apartment or enclosed space. When selecting a breed it’s wise to make sure that you have the energy level required to keep up with them.

Alaskan Malamute

It’s a little frustrating to see people in warmer climates keeping these dogs because it’s trendy. These are primarily cold-weather dogs thanks to their abundance of hair.

Belgian Shepherd

A lot of these breeds have a high energy level that needs to be maintained. If that doesn’t happen, say goodbye to a lot of stuff in your home.

Bearded Collie

This breed is very devoted to their people, but they do need to get outside and let that hair fly free. Plus, getting them outside for grooming is a better idea than doing it inside.

Rottweiler

Rottweilers do, unfortunately, have a bad reputation when it comes to aggression. But keep them busy and active and this won’t be as big of a problem.

Dalmatian

The only reason to keep these dogs inside is that they don’t do well with extreme weather. But their activity level almost demands that they be allowed outside every day.

Great Pyrenees

This is a very protective breed, which is great. But they’re also quite hairy, so getting them out to let that hair shed outdoors instead of indoors is recommended.