Ok we have both.
Two Huskies Daughtry and Darwin, Darwin is also a rescue.
and Echo our White GSD, again a rescue.
Daughtry we have had from a pup.
Both Huskies are very good natured, friendly loving and loyal.
We get lots of Wooing and Husky kisses even if we've popped out to the shop for 5 minutes.
Both love hours of walking, and Darwin loves to Run next to me attatched to my bike with a Walkydog.
Both love to laze around the house, but also playfight when not sleeping.
Both have learned basic commands, but due to the breed nature will do them only 80% of the time.
No, they will never be guard dogs, if they are out walking and someone acts threatening then they may well
protect you, but they will never be a guard dog for the house.
It has been said if a burgler breaks in . . .
they will make him a cup of tea, show him where you keep all the good stuff, and help him load up the van. . . . lol
Now Echo the GSD
She was not properly trained or socialised from a puppy to 18 months old, she was owned by an 86 year old housebound woman.
She was taken off her because the social services couldn't get in to see to the needs of the old lady.
She is VERY protective and can be aggressive to strangers and other dogs.
It took 6 weeks of us going into her kennel and sitting on the floor, her stalking around us and barking, but slowly she came to trust us.
Now she is our wooly white woof woof, in the house a sweet natured loving cuddlebunny.
Outside she WILL protect us against everyone who comes near, and protects the house.
WE would prefer her to be friendly outside, and we are working to socialise her, but it is a long hard task.
She loves to play fetch and will does so until she can no longer stand up. . .
We would not part with either without a very good reason.
Both are hard work breeds from an owning standpoint.
But when you get either be prepared for the long haul.