外そと飼がい

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

keeping a pet outdoors

Refers to the practice of keeping a pet, especially a dog or cat, outside the house rather than indoors. Often contrasted with 室内飼い (indoor keeping).

See also: 室内飼い

• 外そと飼がいの犬いぬは冬ふゆは寒さむそうだ。

  Dogs kept outdoors look cold in winter.

• 最さい近きんは猫ねこの外そと飼がいをやめる人ひとが増ふえている。

  More people are stopping keeping cats outdoors these days.