Hi Ryan,
I am glad to hear that your dog returned home. We have a Samoyed and I guess it was your wife that stopped by yesterday when she saw our dog in the driveway. They all look the same. :D
Ours is almost 13 years old but can run as if he was half his age. Our dog spent most of his time outside and rarely wanted to come in. The cold weather does not bother them at all.
We started bringing him in more because of his age. We let him in and out whenever he wants. The funny thing is, the colder it gets, and the more he wants to be outside. On the coldest nights this year with winds howling and show blowing he would want to go outside and sleep on the snow all night.
I guess what I am saying is that you do not have to worry if they get away and are in the elements. They are built like polar bears.
