mine was kept out side for about 4 weeks then some wa**er tryed to rob her since then she has been kept in the house. her working ability is outstanding. if you came to my house during the day you would not beleve she was a worker the way she is around the house and with my kids(they have rode round on her back and she dont batter an eyelid) pluss the otherhalf spoiles her to bits. so as to you Q no i dont think it makes a diffarance at all.oh and as for nettals they dont bother her if there is quary she will have a go at getting it were eva it be in beambles, jumped into a ditch or pond and i