Ashley Cormack Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hi I thought this was maybe a good way of finding some Siberian Husky breeders near my area. My name is Ashley Cormack and at the moment I stay in Glasgow, Scotland. I am moving to Motherwell, Scotland where I will be moving into our new house. Me and my boyfriend are looking for our first dog together, and after much research and consideration we have decided on the Siberian husky. I can think of no other dog I would rather have. We have both owned and been around dogs since we were born. My boyfriend has owned several dogs such as lab type dogs. I have been around dogs since I was young since both me and my sister used to own horses. We had our only dog which was a Golden Retriver who sadly passed away a couple of years ago. I have been around big dogs since I was younger (Saint Bernards, Husky) and felt this was the right time to introduce a Siberian husky into our life. I have made sure our new home is fully compatible with the lifestyle needed for a Siberian husky (back garden with 6 foot fencing, plenty of space for walks, and a loving home). I have been looking for a couple of weeks; however, I have not been able to find any litters in Scotland. We would be more than prepared to travel south for the correct puppy (such as Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Durham, West Midland area). If anyone know of any litters that are available around the end of December I hope you could get in touch with me. The puppy would have such a loving home and no expense is too much. I hope this wasn't too much, but I really cannot wait to own such an amazing breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 This is a good site for getting a pup from health tested parents, go through the list & it will tell you where they are all situated there is another section with litters due etc too ,have a look around the site these are good breeders. http://www.champdogs.co.uk/breeds/siberian-husky/breeders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Welcome to the forum I think it's fantastic you've done so much research, so few people bother and end up with more they can handle. You sound like you'll have a great home for a lucky pup Unfortunately the advertising of dogs for sale is against the rules of the forum so we cannot help you locate your new member of the family, but I know there's a link out there somewhere explaining what to look for in a good breeder; that is the most important thing you should be thinking about right now. Good, ethical breeders will produce good pups - you should make sure you don't become one of the many people each year that fuel the back-yard-breeding industry. raindog I believe has a link to a website which explains what to look for in a good breeder, but I should point out that a good breeder will more than likely have a waiting list of people wanting their dogs so if you come across anyone who has puppies ready for December and doesn't already have homes for them then I would question why they are breeding and beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm sorry, being in the US, I can't help you find a breeder, however I did want to say "Hi", and ! Good luck in finding a wonderful companion. Have you considered rescue as an option in case you can't find a good breeder? If you do decide that you want to get a puppy, make sure that the breeder has done health checks on the parents - they should have certificates which state that both parents have at the least had their eyes and hips checked, and that they are normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Buying A Siberian Husky Puppy By Mick Brent in The Siberian Husky Welfare Association (uk) If you decide that a rescue dog isn't for you and that you would like to purchase a Siberian Husky puppy from a breeder, you will need to be extremely careful as there are many more bad breeders out there than good ones. There are hundreds of Siberian Husky breeders in the UK. Like most breeds the quality of dogs & breeders varies widely. A small proportion of breeders in the UK are reputable and responsible but most, unfortunately, are not. To the inexperienced it is often difficult to tell the difference. Many breeders, have websites. How can you tell from the website what kind of breeder they are? Check this article out: www.kaylenbergsiberians.com/BreedersOnline.htm These are some of the indicators you can use to check breeders out: Are the dogs being bred Kennel Club registered and are the pups KC registered. KC registration is not a 100% guarantee, but it is a strong indication that the pedigree of your dog is accurate and honest. If the mother, father or the pups are not KC registered, beat a hasty retreat at that point. Note: there are other dog registration organisations in the UK but their registrations are not worth the paper they are written on. If it ain’t KC, don’t buy it! Do the breeders work and/or show their dogs? If not, why are they breeding? Most good breeders breed litters to improve their teams either for the showring, the trail or both. If they are doing neither you have to assume that their main motivation is cash! - not the best reason for breeding dogs How easy do they make it to buy a puppy? If you don’t get the (friendly) third degree about your knowledge of the breed, the security of your house and garden etc, it is unlikely that they are a responsible breeder. Will they let you see the mum and dad and all their other dogs? You can learn a lot from the condition and temperament of the adult dogs in a breeder’s kennel. More often than not the breeder will have gone “outside†for a mating, so they won’t actually own the stud dog, but they should be able to show you pictures, pedigree and health certification for the dad as well as the mum. Have the appropriate health tests for the breed been carried out on the parents? Although as a breed, the Siberian Husky is very healthy, all responsible breeders will screen their dogs for hereditary defects. In particular they should be checked for hip and eye defects. Ask if the parents of the puppies are tested and ask to see the results. How old is the mother and how many litters has she had? No bitch should be bred before the age of 2 years or after the age of 7. There should be at least a year between successive matings and no bitch should have more than three litters in her lifetime. Was the litter planned or was it “accidental� If you are told that the litter can’t be registered because the mating was “accidental†and the bitch was too young/too old etc etc etc, walk away. Post mating contraceptive injections have been available from vets for years and there is no excuse for “accidental†matings. It is surprising how many bad breeders have “accidental†mating after “ accidental†mating. Will the breeder expect you to sign a contract of sale in which you undertake to return the dog direct to the breeder if for any reason you cannot keep it, and in which you acknowledge that the dog has breeding/export restrictions on its KC papers and cannot be bred from without agreement from the breeder? All responsible breeders will insist upon this for the protection of the dog. At what age will the breeder allow you to take your puppy home. No puppy should be rehomed until it is at least 8 weeks old. This is crucial in terms of the important lessons the pups are learning from their mother at this stage. If you cannot tick ALL these boxes with a breeder, walk away and look elsewhere. In our opinion every single one of these conditions is crucially important in finding a good breeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarok Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 If you are both working dont get a sib . you will soon realise if you do that you made a mistake. if at least one of you is there 24 /7 you will soon realise that one is not enough , this is why there are so many in care. make sure you know what your doing PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 If you are both working dont get a sib . you will soon realise if you do that you made a mistake. if at least one of you is there 24 /7 you will soon realise that one is not enough , this is why there are so many in care. make sure you know what your doing PLEASE. There are alot of people I know that have sibes that work :/ For the first bit it is a good idea to be at home more but somone doesnt HAVE to be home...nobody would have a dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Cormack Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I cannot thank everyone enough for replying. I didn't expect so many replies I understand for forum regulations you cannot advertise. I will ensure the puppy has everything it possibly can. I'll also look into reacue centres, but at the moment I know there is none in my local area. I will be buying from a reputable breeder as I want to in no way help the puppy mill industry. I'll look at the list and once again thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 That's so great to hear If a rescue is something you would consider maybe think about looking further afield than your local area - many of the rescues will try to help out with transport. Whatever route you go make sure to check back so we can see the little mite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Yes do consider a rescue sibe also there are so many in rescues . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiya Blue and Miko too Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 to the best husky forum Good luck on finding your pup and I too would say don't discount rescues (both of mine are ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasodaisy Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hi Welcome to the forum (I'm new myself) We've had 2 rescue huskies after initially deciding on a pup. If its an option for you I would highly recommend it. If not I do get why you would like a puppy Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 welcome to the pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome! I hope you find your pup/rescue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hello and welcome. Good luck on your search for a pup. Be sure to show us tons of pics when you welcome one into your home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okami Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Good luck in your serch they really are full of personality when i lived in the uk I used to help out at cats protection and I know they dont re home cats at the end of december the whole pets for life not just xmas thing , I dont know how many good breeders / re homing centers will re home at the end of december but if you find the one for you im sure you will waite for him/her , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirbysowner Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 All I can say is make sure you know how huskies truly are, I've met many lab/retriever owners who think dogs are all the same, and thus I should walk mine offleash. Huskies are a different breed, and if understood well, they will be amazing dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Good luck in your search! Annd welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stormy Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hey good luck in your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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