markquinton

Thanks all!! Very silly of me not to tell you her name...it's Jazz!

HI All I have been lurking on this forum for sometime research sibes and mallys and absorbing everyone's advice. Well my wife finally gave in when the chance to take a 10 week old mally puppy from a well respected breeder was presented. She is very well behaved, has hardly chewed anything so far and goes all night without a toilet break In her crate. She is a big pup with huge paws and I already couldn't imagine life without her. I know this is a husky forum but hopefully you don't mind me dropping in as you were all such a help during my research. Take care all Mark

Hi Guys, tried sending a private message but his account is full. Thanks though.

Can anyone help with my request for more information on the remaining puppy above?? Thanks in advance Mark Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

Hi, is there any chance someone could PM me with the sellers details, price of the remaining puppy, location and whether they are KC with health checked parents?? Thank you. Mark

Molly's mum, how do you find the differences between your mal and sibes??? Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

I would seriously consider a rescue but my partner is adamant that she only wants a puppy so it has a better chance of getting along with our 3 cats. Thanks a lot for everyones views! Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

So RJS do you enjoy your Mal's personality? The ones I have met in general seem slightly less mental (although I have a soft spot for mental as in fun dogs) and less naughty but I read they can be more stubborn and sometimes have dog aggression. It also seems to me from what I have read that they don't seem to have such a strong desire for destruction (apart from the garden).

I must admit if we chose a mal then it would have to be a female, firstly because my wife wants to balance the male/female numbers in our home (already have 2 male cats, 1 female cat and 1 son) and also because they seem to be more slight in build and closer to the husky. I know this is not always the case though,

A big thank you to all those that replied! It's been good to put my mind at rest that it's possible. This is such a great forum!!

Thanks, this is partly why I'm still considering a Mal, Huskies have always been my preference (maybe because I've met more) but the more docile nature of the Mal is still an appeal although I understand they can be more stubborn and if not socialised they can display more dog aggression. Decisions...decisions..

Hi all I have had my heart set on a husky or mal for a good few years and we are approaching a time where it might now be possible for me to get one. I have done tons of research and understand the commitments, difficulties and pleasures of ownership. However everything I read says both breeds are not suitable for a first time dog owner, which I am. I am of the opinion that if you want anything enough then it is possible through dedication and patience but I want to make sure whether you owners agree. Are there any first time dog owners on this forum that could advise? I am only interested in a husky or mal and don't want to have to find another breed just to gain experience. Any advice would be very welcome indeed. Thanks in advance. Mark

Yes it was Sid_wolf and a big thank you to her too!! I am amazed how calm aleu is, you've done a brilliant job and you've set a marker for me to reach when I become an owner one day. Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

Well done!! And thank you again for letting me and my son come and meet Aleu and others, it was a big help in my research before taking the plunge! Thanks Mark

Thanks ever so much for all the replies. The answer is yes I am prepared for all of the above, I just need to ensure my wife is too! With regards to adopting, I personally really like the idea but the worry is an older dog may be less tolerant of the cats, crate training an adult husky (if not already trained) is possibly harder and my wife really only wanted a puppy on the basis that they will grow up to be more tolerant of our child and only brought up by ourselves. I may try and persuade her otherwise but I can understand her thinking behind it. Thanks again Mark

Thanks very much for taking time to answer, looks like it could work then if I can get someone to come round once a day to let them out.

Sorry to butt in this thread Jason Schrader - could you please tell me how you have managed to housebreak your huskies when they are puppies and you are working full time? I'm considering a Husky but there would be noone at home for 8 hours 1 day a week and this is not ideal when housebreaking a puppy. Thanks Mark

Thanks for all the replies so quickly!! It seems the house training issue on the day when we are not there is the biggest issue. Any ideas on how to overcome this? Surely there must be some people who have had to work and house train a puppy?? Is it possible to get them to use puppy pads when we are not there but to go outside when we are there? Or is this just sending confusing mixed messages to the poor puppy? Thanks again Mark

Hi all Great website you have here! Im a 31 year old male from Norwich, England and have always had a fascination with the Siberian Husky. Its a strange fascination as i've never been interested in another dog, just the Husky, and it's not just down to their looks. I am married and we have a child who is 5 next month and we also have 3 cats. Over the last few months i've been researching the breed practically everyday with a view to getting a puppy in the near future. I am certain that I would like to bring one into the family even though most things you read on the internet are mainly quite negative in regards to the breed with regards to their difficult to train, stubborness, destructiveness etc etc The thing that concerns me is that I seem to be quite the opposite to what many (possibly inexperienced) people recommend? For instance, I have 3 cats ,not recommended with a husky apparently - although I've seen many posts on this site saying they can grow up in harmony with each other We have a 5 year old and will likely have more kids in the future I have never owned a dog before - Many people don't recommend this for husky ownerhip but I really feel that if i'm determined enough and are aware of the pitfalls then I can be a sucessful owner There is 1 day of the week when we are not home for 8 hours - I would look to pay a dog walker to let the puppy out for 2 breaks during the day I really want a Husky and believe it would benefit us by making us more active and would be a fantastic addition to the family. BUT I need to make sure that I can give the dog everything that they require for a happy life as I will not under any circumstances take on a commitment without the dog's best interests at heart. Please could you let me know whether the above points can be conquered or whether I am deluding myself? Thanks in advance Mark