10 of the best outdoor dog breeds

Siberian Husky: Loves life outdoors, especially in snowy conditions, and is content with its own company.

American Foxhound: Gentle and loving, but prefers its own space and enjoys being outdoors in its own backyard.

Australian Cattle Dog: Adores the outdoors and wide open spaces, and can be fretful if enclosed indoors for too long.

Irish Wolfhound: Requires ample outdoor space due to its large size and loves to sprawl out with its exceptionally long legs.

Norwegian Elkhound: Bred for the outdoors, these brave dogs don't adjust well to being indoors and enjoy tackling outdoor challenges.

Mastiff: Mammoth-sized dogs that prefer a quiet environment and lots of room to stretch out outdoors.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: Strong working dogs that are content outdoors, especially when working or guarding their owners.

Rottweiler: Colossally sized breed that thrives outdoors and makes impressive guard dogs while being loyal and loving to their owners.

Beagle: Hardy hunting dogs that enjoy outdoor living, ruling their roost in the backyard with their strong independent characters.

Mutt: Larger-sized mutts are adaptable to various environments, make great outdoor companions, and can excel as guard dogs.