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Looks like the OP'er is in Wichita, Kansas. Scalding hot muggy summers, blistering cold winters with intense thunderstorms and tornados in between. I can't think of a single logical reason to get a dog and keep it outside in that environment. There are hypo-allergenic dogs, many are listed above. If that isn't an option, it may be more than your wife's allergies standing in the way. Please be honest with yourself before going down this path.
Having owned dogs all my life (3 currently), I would never have a dog if they couldn't be part of the family in every regard. Not fair to them, not fair to your family.
My thoughts.
BTW... Dr Dogface above is a retired Veterinarian. Heed his advice, if not mine.
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Mike
“I wouldn’t want to live under the conditions a person could get used to”. -My paternal grandmother having immigrated to America shortly before WWll.
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