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Siberian Husky Get? Anonymous
Sup, /an/
I'm thinking about getting a Siberian Husky in a few years. Does anyone have one that would answer questions?
>> Anonymous
Cute
>> Anonymous
dogs dont speak english. what questions would you ask? :|
>> Anonymous
rescue one.

And Huskies, like Pit Bulls or any other terrier, are working dogs. A few mins to go outside everyday isn't going to cut it. He needs exercise, and if you aren't willing to do that, DON'T GET ONE.
>> Anonymous
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The love escaping from yards
>> Anonymous
They're not the smartest of dogs. Train early in age so they learn that you're the alpha dog. They're pack dogs, so if you don't dominate them they'll try to dominate you. Ours tends to bark for no reason, or at least no reason that we can figure out. They're prone to arthritis. And like someone mentioned, they looove to run and will run straight out of the house if you let them.
>> Anonymous
they talk. Most dogs bark, but huskies do a talking/whining thing. It's weird.

They Have LONG hair that needs brushing 2 times a week.
>> Anonymous
I worked at an animal shelter for several years, and every husky that came through made me want to kill myself if it stayed for more than a week. They were always neurotic, hyper, and passive-aggressive. But then again, that's probably why they ended up at the shelter in the first place.
>>173161
Speaks the truth.

Recommendation: don't risk it.
>> Anonymous
>>173161

why do sheebs have to be neurotic? they're sooooooo cute
>> Anonymous
my dad had several huskies as he grew up. big aggressive things. dined on cats regularly
>> Anonymous
>>173205

They obviously weren't well trained.
>> Anonymous
>>173208
it was in the 60s/70s in a small hick town. yea, there was no training lol. they kept coke heads out of the yards though.
>> Anonymous
Malamutes are better, if bigger, dogs.
>> Anonymous
>>173268

OP here. I've heard a lot of that as well but I'm not sure. I read that malamutes aren't good with other dogs unless they're relatively smaller so I'm a little timid at the idea of one.

But if anon suggests it, I'll look into it more. Thanks for the advice all!
>> Anonymous
I've owned a husky before, and the wikipedia article is dead on:

>As with any dog breed, Siberian Huskies do have some qualities which some pet owners may find undesirable. Despite their affectionate nature, Siberian Huskies are not as subservient and eager to please their owners as some other popular breeds, and will sometimes refuse to perform a task unless given a better "motive" than simply pleasing their trainer. Siberian Huskies can be challenging to train because of their strong will and independent thinking. Proper training requires persistence and patience. Siberian Huskies are not generally recommended for first time dog owners, as their strong will and desire to run are difficult for inexperienced owners to manage.

>Siberian Huskies have strong running instincts and therefore for their own safety should never be left to run free off-leash. They have little "homing instinct" and will run for long distances, and therefore should always be kept on a leash or in a fenced yard. Siberians can also dig large holes and will show considerable ingenuity in escaping from fenced runs. As sled dogs they have a very strong desire to pull, thus good obedience training is recommended.
>> Anonymous
>As mentioned they are known as escape artists, and they are a very common breed to run away. They will typically run away and then realize they have lost their owner, but are too far away to come back. Not only are they able to dig underneath fences, they are also known to jump over fences higher than 3 feet, and potentially even 4-5 feet tall fences. When playing with other dogs they will jump a lot, and sometimes even jump over other dogs.

>Siberians require exercise on a daily basis and a secure fence at all times. Although they do sometimes bark, they are more frequently known to "yodel", "howl", or "whoo", often vocalizing when excited, back-talking to their owners, or to initiate some play or challenge behavior with either human or canine companions. This is commonly known as "ululation".