We brought our Golden Retriever (2yo) and our English Springer Spaniel(8yo) out with us a year ago and they have adapted with no problems at all. We are lucky to have a large villa and a garden for them to run around in,as well as going for walks out and about. That has to be a consideration in this heat as it's too hot to go out during the main part of the day.They go in and out as they please,which is usually just for toilet purposes.We have a lady who dog and house sits for us when we return to UK for holidays. The vets that we use are very good and prices are equal,pretty much,to what we were paying back home. You know your dog best of all,so listen to heart and head before making the final decision! We have no regrets at all,and our dogs are clearly very happy being with us! Hope this helps a bit....lots of food for thought now!