Personally I think all dogs should live inside but for those individuals who think it is okay to leave a dog outside because you bought a dog house here is some information straight from the manufactures:
| What is the “R-factor” for your doghouses? | |
 | “R-factor” is a term used to describe how effective the insulation is in a structure. Typical human homes have an R-factor of 12. We do not quote an R-Factor on our doghouses because just looking at R-Factor could be very misleading. There are several important variables in keeping a doghouse warm and determining the coldest temperature at which the doghouse will be effective:Correct sizing: The dog’s body is what keeps the house warm. Too small a dog in too large a house will never get warm enough.
Door flaps: The doorway is effectively a huge hole in the house. Without a door, there is no way the house will retain warmth.
Setup: The doghouse should be oriented with the door facing away from the prevailing winds and in the sun for cold weather. (The opposite is true for warm weather.)
Ventilation: Adjustable ventilation should be open just enough to prevent condensation inside the house in cold weather.
Breed: Some dogs, especially the very short-haired breeds, just should not be outside during cold winters. Others, such as working sled dogs, may thrive outdoors in the cold.
This is from another dog house manufacturer:
Please bring your dogs inside in this weather….I'm getting way too many calls from people whose neighbors have left their dogs outside in these -11 degrees days. This is insane folks as water will freeze in 15 minutes in this temperature let alone a DOG.
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