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Posted: 9/18/2009 12:52:57 PM EDT
The Fiancee is tempted to take this one that has been hanging around a friend's neigborhood for a couple weeks. The friend has been looking for the owners but w/ no luck. She thinks the dog is "so cute" and she has never been allergic to Huskies and this one is very friendly and socialized. She is very responsible.
I will move in w/ here in about six months when we get married. She has a house w/ a moderately sized fenced back yard and there is a screened in back porch. She will not have any animals in the house, except maybe to sleep right by the back door at night, but no being all over the house. But, I hear that these dogs are the most high energy sort & they need to go on long walks all the time or they become very unhappy. Also, we live in Jax, FL, so what do you have to do about their coat? How are they w/ Children? Are they worth a damn as watch dogs? I am kind of thinking that this is more of an enthusiasts dog that belongs in the country up north or something? Does anyone who live in town in the south have any comments. THis dog is so nice, they really don't want to take it to the pound? Is there anyone around here who is really good about making these dogs happy who lives in the country who might want this dog? |
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Hyper as all hell... If he/she gets loose for whatever reason don't chase it. Just let it come back when it decides.... trust me.
We moved from Missouri to Florida and brought both our dogs down here before we moved for vacation. She was miserable in the heat so we gave her to some friends when he did move. |
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Great dogs, tons of energy, need the space to burn it out, protective, and friendly when decently trained. Do the dog a favor and get a turtle.
ETA: They are an easy dog to get people to adopt from what I have seen. YMMV
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The reason it is hanging around is because it ran away from it's owners.
They run off all the time. How do I know? I used to have around 45 Huskies. If they are not doing their job which is pulling sleds, they are a pain in the ass. Good luck GM |
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My family fostered an adult husky mix for a while. Don't know what the mix was but it still looked like a husky. She was a very sweet dog, but much more high strung than other dogs we've had. She didn't try to play with our other dog, and frequently escaped from the yard even when walked daily. Invisible fence won't cut it with a dog like that. They are definitely high-maintenance animals. The one my fam had would not have made a good watch dog, although it could've been its particular personality. She seemed to tolerate kids well but did not like loud noises, to include kids yelling. Our Bernese is a much better family/neighborhood dog. Huskies are a pretty dog but I probably wouldn't get one after our experience. Admittedly, dogs that have been bounced around probably aren't the best examples of their breed, but the general caveats you've heard about these types are what I saw.
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What do you mean "get a turtle"
I found Huskie rescuie of FL, http://www.siberrescue.com/, right there on their home page they are talking about what a hard time they are having finding people to adopt. |
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Is there a dumber dog?
I had a shipmate with one. Jake ate their sofa, their remote control, a twelve pack of beer, a plate of brownies, scratched though the finish of their door ... might have just been Jake but I get the feeling they're not bright. How about a GSD? |
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I adopted one –– briefly. Gorgeous dog, friendly but high-strung. I was doing him a disservice by keeping him in a suburban home. He needed a lot more room and activity. I took him back to the lady who placed him, she found him a better home.
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http://www.siberianrescue.com/seneca.htm
some good info here. I am thinking no. The dogs are so sweet & loving it breaks you heart for them to go to the pound. |
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I hear that they are such bad watch dogs that Husky kennels have to have another breed dog for that purpose.
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owned 3 plus 35 pups
I love the breed and hate them. The best dog you'll ever have in your life, and worse nightmare. If you have the room they're great! do not own two males or two females! They will fight for years to determine who's lead dog. Do not own 1 huskie, they will be bored and need to destroy something to keep them occupied. I miss mine like you won't belive. I have a cattle dog right now. He's much smarter. He's not a huskie! |
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We've owned 3 over the years when we used to have 7 acres of land in the country. One had a very nasty habit of running 3 miles to our neighbor's sheep farm and attack a sheep or two. After the 3rd incident and over $1000 to the farmer, we had to give that one away and start over.
The other 2 were great dogs and basically what everyone else has said. In the Kansas summers though, they shed like no dog I've ever seen shed before. (which is to obviously be expected) |
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Very pretty dog, very nice to people. All people. Even the strangers that pull up in your driveway. We had one when I was a young child that would eat everything; cucumbers, potatoes, my pet rabbit, chickens, other dogs, (very traumatic for a 10 year old that just moved from the city!) pigs, and finally a calf before my city raised father finally shot her. They MUST be on a leash. They are very friendly, and don't smell, but are not loyal at all.
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Huskies can be great pets and wonderful companions. They will require every bit of your patience and self control in the process. They are pack animals and need a dominant leader to assert themselves. If one doesn't present themselves as the leader, they will assume they're dominant and they will train you.
They are scary smart and don't respond to regular conditioning like a lab, etc. You have to teach them to want to do the task. A simple reward is not enough to motivate a Husky to perform a certain behavior if it doesn't see the point in the behavior in the first place. They can be bored easily and will become destructive to amuse themselves. Twice a year you will vacuum everyday for 2-3 weeks straight as they "blow" their winter coat and summer coat. A large, fenced yard is a must. Most do not understand boundaries or simply don't care about them, they will run off. They need to burn off massive amounts of energy every day and will begin to act up if they don't get their running in. Also, they were bred for their stamina and work ethic and speed, not for much else. Be prepared for an animal that vocalizes its happiness, displeasure, etc. No one in the middle of the tundra cared how much noise their dogs made as long as they performed, so barking and howling behaviors were not selectively bred out of the breed. That being said, I wouldn't trade my Husky for anything. |
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Recently gave away a 6 yr old husky that I kept for a couple of years.
Very hyper and stubborn. Absolutely worthless as a guard dog. |
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I'm keeping my son's husky. He got her from the pound, so she probably is/was a run away. I just don't think she was dumped somewhere as she's crate trained, well house broken, ect. Having said that, she's smart and well behaved (at least here). But,I've got a big dumb lab to keep her company and room for her to run. Funny as hell to watch when she jumps a deer. She starts leaping just like they do instead of running like normal. |
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I know people that have one.
They're hyper and shed a lot. Get a Labrador. |
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Is there a dumber dog? I had a shipmate with one. Jake ate their sofa, their remote control, a twelve pack of beer, a plate of brownies, scratched though the finish of their door ... might have just been Jake but I get the feeling they're not bright. How about a GSD? The problem is that they are too bright and get bored easily. |
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Is there a dumber dog? I had a shipmate with one. Jake ate their sofa, their remote control, a twelve pack of beer, a plate of brownies, scratched though the finish of their door ... might have just been Jake but I get the feeling they're not bright. How about a GSD? Mine ate that just before breakfast,,ate thru a interior door and finished off the matress after lunch, No bull. |
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wow,
thanks for sharing. That is a beautiful dog. Doesn't care to please owners. Sounds more like a cat, not that I mind that. Some dogs fawn too much for me to respect them. I remember one time on america's funniest videos I saw some dog that had destroyed a room it was in. Ate through the drywall, tore up the chair, everything. We are thinking about looking after the dog for a few months until a foster or permanat home can be found for it. Otherwise, it is to the pound |
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I've had one. Nanuq was his name. He was impossible to control and would love to run. Loved the hell out of that dog though. Make sure you have a VERY LARGE yard. Well fenced as they will get out. Good luck.
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Was thinking about getting a harness & having him pull me around a bike or something as he would need strenuous exercise. Don't know how you would steer him though
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The Fiancee is tempted to take this one that has been hanging around a friend's neigborhood for a couple weeks. The friend has been looking for the owners but w/ no luck. She thinks the dog is "so cute" and she has never been allergic to Huskies and this one is very friendly and socialized. She is very responsible. I will move in w/ here in about six months when we get married. She has a house w/ a moderately sized fenced back yard and there is a screened in back porch. She will not have any animals in the house, except maybe to sleep right by the back door at night, but no being all over the house. But, I hear that these dogs are the most high energy sort & they need to go on long walks all the time or they become very unhappy. Also, we live in Jax, FL, so what do you have to do about their coat? How are they w/ Children? Are they worth a damn as watch dogs? I am kind of thinking that this is more of an enthusiasts dog that belongs in the country up north or something? Does anyone who live in town in the south have any comments. THis dog is so nice, they really don't want to take it to the pound? Is there anyone around here who is really good about making these dogs happy who lives in the country who might want this dog? Nope had one it was a mean SOB. I have had a few pitbulls since they are better dogs ! |
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Is there a dumber dog? I had a shipmate with one. Jake ate their sofa, their remote control, a twelve pack of beer, a plate of brownies, scratched though the finish of their door ... might have just been Jake but I get the feeling they're not bright. How about a GSD? The problem is that they are too bright and get bored easily. Could be. It takes a certain amount of smarts to figure out how to bite a can of beer to get drunk ... but another kind to eat a remote control. |
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Got a Husky/Australian Shepard mix and the most loyal dog. The energy level is very high though. Live in the country and she loves it.
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Quoted: Was thinking about getting a harness & having him pull me around a bike or something as he would need strenuous exercise. Don't know how you would steer him though Used to do that with the family dog while I was a kid... Of course, this was not a Husky - this was an Irish Setter (another notoriously hyperactive breed)... So the solution wasn't 'harness', it was 'leash and leather collar'... That dog could pull a bike FAST... My sister would do the same on roller blades... The 'solution' to doggie craziness, was to release the leash (generally, 'craziness' meant there was a bird or squirrel to chase)... Of course, several times, that led to chasing the dog, afterwards.... |
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I know people that have one. They're hyper and shed a lot. Get a Labrador. Ha, like those don't shed or run away. |
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Rudy, my 16 year old Husky has been a fantastic dog. He was tough to train until I understood him. Then it was simple. I trained him to jump from the couch to the love seat. Then to clear the coffee table while jumping from the couch to the seat. I then lined up all the seats (including ones from outdoors) and got him to go from one to the next to the next. He loved it! He became super obedient, as I made it very fun for him. He also became very smart.
They are not naturally obedient dogs, however, they can be very smart when trained. Most are not good watch dogs. Most are good with kids, but as with any dog you need to be careful. There have been cases of "good" Huskies going after kids. They have a strong predatory drive with small animals. The easiest way to give a Husky a workout is to get a harness and let him pull you on the bicycle. It works wonders and is no work for you. Mine would even pull the golf cart! He loved it. They will do fine in Jax. But, you must keep it in the AC during the summer. |
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Wife had them years ago. Pretty dogs. Hard to train.
Get a TALL fence. 6' at least. |
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Look into a Shiba Inu. Same family, 1/3 the size, and mine has been the best dog I've owned.
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Had one a while back. He was scared of everything, didn't listen and pretty much dumb. The shedding was terrible.
On the other hand, my buddy has one that is an alpha male, who is very obedient and a bit on the aggressive side. |
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Hard headed, close to the wild. Read the Secret Life of Dogs.
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My friend has two Husky's and one Akita. His wife has to take the Husky's out a lot, or they get restless and start tearing shit up.
A couple of times other dogs have rushed at her while they've been out. The Husky's don't do shit but hide behind her. The Akita has always come to the rescue, he's torn up more than a few aggressive dogs. Both of them bark all the time too. They need a lot of exercise, shed heavily and are shit for watchdogs. ETA: One of his Husky's has a lot of health problems, seizes all the time. They've spent over $20k keeping that thing alive, much to the chagrin of my friend, his wife won't let the dog be put down. Get out while you can IMO. |
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Recently gave away a 6 yr old husky that I kept for a couple of years. Very hyper and stubborn. Absolutely worthless as a guard dog. Husky as a guard dog? Get a GSD,Dobi or a Rottie if you want a guard dog. |
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What is the consensus on the Akita?
The only one I've known was mostly un-interested in people and absolutely lethal to smaller dogs, and very partial to unattended white russians. She did not like to be called "The Dude", ha-ha. |
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Get a GSD. This. My 13 year old GSD female is the only animal I saw fight with, and not be eaten by my very carnivorous/cannibalistic husky. She gave the husky a good fight, and was never messed with again. In addition, she never ate the neighbor's livestock, she protected out chickens, barked at strangers, never ran off for days at a time, and showed genuine emotion for the well being of my family. Best damn breed of dog I have ever dealt with. |
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Get a GSD. This. My 13 year old GSD female is the only animal I saw fight with, and not be eaten by my very carnivorous/cannibalistic husky. She gave the husky a good fight, and was never messed with again. In addition, she never ate the neighbor's livestock, she protected out chickens, barked at strangers, never ran off for days at a time, and showed genuine emotion for the well being of my family. Best damn breed of dog I have ever dealt with. Is that an AKC GSD or one from that German GSD organization. Can you train them not to eat poisoned meat that someone throws over the fence? |
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Quoted: What is the consensus on the Akita? The only one I've known was mostly un-interested in people and absolutely lethal to smaller dogs, and very partial to unattended white russians. She did not like to be called "The Dude", ha-ha. The one Akita that know is perfect, as far as I'm concerned, but they need lots of socialization as a pup. He's quiet and observant, doesn't shed or bark much, but god help you if you mess with his "pack". He's about 110lbs. and he was the runt. Very playful and affectionate around people he knows. |
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The Fiancee is tempted to take this one that has been hanging around a friend's neigborhood for a couple weeks. The friend has been looking for the owners but w/ no luck. She thinks the dog is "so cute" and she has never been allergic to Huskies and this one is very friendly and socialized. She is very responsible. I will move in w/ here in about six months when we get married. She has a house w/ a moderately sized fenced back yard and there is a screened in back porch. She will not have any animals in the house, except maybe to sleep right by the back door at night, but no being all over the house. But, I hear that these dogs are the most high energy sort & they need to go on long walks all the time or they become very unhappy. Also, we live in Jax, FL, so what do you have to do about their coat? How are they w/ Children? Are they worth a damn as watch dogs? I am kind of thinking that this is more of an enthusiasts dog that belongs in the country up north or something? Does anyone who live in town in the south have any comments. THis dog is so nice, they really don't want to take it to the pound? Is there anyone around here who is really good about making these dogs happy who lives in the country who might want this dog? Couple of things to ask first. Have you ever owned a dog before? What kind of work schedules do you and your wife have? Outdoor hobbies? In response: I have had Siberian Huskies before and my last one I had put down after 9.5 years. Anyhow...they are very smart, athletic and energetic. They are good family pets and mine were always good with kids. Huskies are diggers and will dig even more if they get bored. Huskies can survive any "cold" weather Florida gets without it's winter coat. They do need room and they do need their exercise as well. My huskies were very good with people they were familiar with, however very guarded of strangers. The power and gas guys couldn't go in my backyard when they were back there. They don't bark a lot, however they tend to howl once in awhile like a wolf. Mine would half growl and half bark and strangers. I've had mine in town and out in the sticks...you just have to be a responsible dog owner, regardless of breed. If you think you can take it out, walk it, house train it etc..Then you'll have a best friend. If you can't see yourself or your wife to be making the time to take the dog out each day and play with, then let another person handle it |
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