Can I buy a dog?

Dogs are so much fun! It sounds like you have a good plan and a good house and yard to keep a dog. The fact that you have a lot of time to interact with a dog is great! I hope you find the perfect dog to fit your needs.

Many working dogs never step foot inside the house but still live a very happy, fulfilling life. As long as you do interact with your dog, as long as the dog gets plenty of exercise , stimulation, socialization and love, there is no reason why you can't get a dog.

I would however look for breeds that have a history of such living conditions like Huskies, Malamutes, Akitas and such. Plus does breeds would be more than happy to live outside provided they have a nice dog house. I would also feed this dog lots of fish oils, helps with the fur and cold.

Here is a pic of a basic but very efficient dog house. I would make it so you can lift the roof of the dog house for maintenance. The design is simple but cuts down the wind and gives your dog a nice cozy and warm home. You can use hay inside the house during the cold months, change it every week or so.https://www.google.ca/search?q=dog+house+for+cold+climates&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjAzsik86fUAhUHyGMKHb66DMoQsAQINQ&biw=1280&bih=673#imgrc=n9sfcpqFTvBV3M: