Jase Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I thought it might be fun to discuss the atypical and typical husky traits of your own dog/s here are mine; Ronin's un-husky traits. Will eat any food, not fussy at all, cast iron stomach (he is fed prey model raw now)Completely toilet trained in two days (breeder started training as young pups and he came to me at 8 weeks)Will loose lead walk (did lots of training though)Doesn't try to escape - (unless door or gate is left open)Doesn't destroy anything when left aloneHappy to sleep through day timePlays fetch and brings back the ballPlays with most breeds of dogs (especially greyhounds) and tolerates very small dogs.Ronin's common Husky traitsLoves to run and swimFull on mouthing as wee puppy, but getting much better now but still likes the occasional chomp.Chooses times to pretend he is deafWill eat a bird if he can catch it (4 devoured so far)Chooses his own time to show affectionTalks, howls and arguesTries to get the best spot on the sofaQuestionable recall (50%) Gets the zoomies at crazy hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 This should be an interesting thread Harrys unlike husky traits: Can't think of any Harrys typical husky traits: Everything a husky is known for zero recall fussy eater weak stomach pulls like a train unless on easywalk harness Extremely vocal and likes to argue Doesn't like cuddles unless on his terms Zooms Likes to mouth (though grown out of this mostly now) Loves all people and dogs Jumps up when greeting people Loves travelling Sheds hair everywhere Doesn't smell like a dog Has a huge prey drive (regularly catches moles, mice and birds) Probably more but can't think of them right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Sorry Jase, but Ronin is definitley broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Sorry Jase, but Ronin is definitley broken Maybe I should ask for a refund??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Cool .. Non-husky: Complete couch potato & prefers to sleep inside on the tiles Sleeps all day Doesn't dig Doesn't jump Doesn't howl (unless I'm getting home from somewhere) Doesn't destroy things Prefers playing with smaller dogs Loves cats Generally doesn't get along with other huskies Prefers human company over dogs Very gentle with young kids Won't snatch my food even if left at his level (maybe eventually, but if he knows I'm eating it..) Doesn't pull on walks (breakthrough - finally! ) Extremely easy to train (except above). Nailed toilet training, sit (and before crossing the road) and shake within the first week of having him @ 12 weeks Husky: Tile floor may as well be carpet Zoomies during play and at the dog park Useless at fetch Loves water & swimming Hopeless recall when distracted Sleeps upside down and in all awkward positions Fussy eater Any small bugs worst enemy Takes up most of the bed and couch, and will steal my spot at any opportunity Edited January 15, 2015 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Tbh Bear being a mixed breed is not very much like a husky at all although I still treat her as one, just in case. Ice un-husky traits: * Eats anything you give him * doesn't seem to realise he can jump high. (In the summer I had a hose pipe reel blocking the back garden door. It was only a foot or two in height but he had no idea he could easily jump over it. Just stood there whining and crying, trying to get around it and failing. * doesn't yet show too much prey drive, unless it's for bugs that fly, then he'll snap his mouth at them if they get too close. How he's not been stung by a bee or wasp is a sheer miracle in itself. And when we had a rat in the outside cupboard, he sniffed around looking for it and when he found it he just stood there looking at it whilst it ran off. * loves to play fetch Ice Husky traits: * destructive * unreliable recall * stubborn and selective hearing * always answering back and trying to get the upper hand. * only desire in life is to please himself and everyone else be damned, lol. * likes digging given the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Shadow(my full husky): None husky traits: Lazy Loves to sleep So chilled out Doesn't pull on lead Not fussy Will not jump over things Not very destructive Loves small dogs LHusky traits: Talks Back chats Prey drive if he can be bothered to get it lol Skye (half husky half gsd) None husky traits: Just her gsd defensive side Husky traits: Everything lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudlucky Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Good one Jase! Smokey's un-Husky traits: Loose lead walks with collar (unless she sees something or is scared, then she escapes) Very lazy, can't be bothered to actually exercise, prefers to sleep rather! Plays with any size dogs. Doesn't jump over anything, just onto the couch or bed, will whine or look at you puzzled as to how the other dogs get over something! Easy to train, except for the fact that its still 50/50 if she wants to do it... Not that fussy of an eater...she will go one day without food to make a point but generally eats her kibble dry. No mouthing...she has only once bitten me and broke skin when she was in season. Husky traits: Zoomies (but a lot less these days...they just magically appear when you just put something breakable near her!) Selective deafness/disobedience. Great prey drive, especially for bugs, mosquitos and rats! Very affectionate Always wants the best spot to sit..will sit on top of me or the other dogs if nudging dont work. Recalls when she wants to! Jumps up at people Loves car rides Fetches the ball but then thinks its like playing tag and you need to fetch it from her mouth running around in circles! Sleeps in weird places and positions Will destroy most things of value left on the floor. Opens cabinets and drawers to destroy the rest! Stubbor Likes digging, especially during zoomies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Diamond's Non-Husky: - Walks loose-leash perfectly fine - Barely escapes if the gate opens. - Has a tummy made of steel - Wary of strangers we don't invite into the house - Super calm and tolerant - Not vocal at all - Easy to train - Low, low, low prey drive Husky: - Sheds. LOTS. - Doesn't play fetch - The zoomies. Oh goodness gosh the zoomies. - Fussy eater - Gives every dog we meet on walks the proper "Husky greeting" - Has no "stranger danger" alarm when out and about - Infinite amount of energy and wants to spend them all running full speed - The "what's in it for me?" attitude - Does not come whenever called ( has the ability to tell whether you really need him to come or not) - A mind of his own (wants his opinions taken into *serious* consideration!) Edited January 15, 2015 by mydiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Love this! And so far I am jealous of Ronin, he seems to have the best non-Husky traits! Meeko's Non-Husky Traits: Cuddly Good recall Cannot/will not jump over objects likes gates or fences but has no problem jumping onto bed or couch Listens to commands 90% of time Will eat anything Doesn't dig Not really destructive when left alone Meeko's Husky Traits: Pulls like a freight train Talks and woo's constantly Thinks he's a cat on the couch Very smart Jumps on people for greetings High prey drive Cara's Non-Husky Traits: Doesn't howl or woo Super cuddly Cara's Husky Traits: Loves to dig Gets destructive when left alone Very high prey drive Jumps on people for greetings Always escaping/can jumps fences and gates and will run past you out the front door Very smart Selective obedience Pulls on lead Finicky eater Zoomies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Nikko's un-husky traits: NONE :rofl: Yukon's un-husky traits: Very laid back and not hyper Does not destroy anything Plays fetch and brings the ball back husky traits: high prey drive pulls on lead sometime Kodiak's un-husky traits: listens well rarely gets zoomies good recall Kodiak's husky traits: VERY high prey-drive can be destructive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Skye..... Non-husky traits Wants cuddles...ALWAYS! Never tries to escape, even if the gate is left open by accident Doesn't roll in poop, or anything for that matter Husky Traits Senstive stomach Will dig...but only if Holly is Fussy eater....unless its rubbish off the floor Zoomies anywhere the mood takes her Talks back Shreds soft toys to bits and anything else she shouldn't have Will steal food Questionable recall Wants to eat cats Selective hearing Wants to jump at everyone Will kiss you to death Pulls on the lead like i'm a sled Holly..... Non-husky traits Never tries to escape, even if the gate is left open by accident Won't destroy anything Won't jump at anyone Husky traits Sensitive stomach Will dig her way into town if she got the chance Fussy eater....unless its rubbish off the floor Zoomies anywhere the mood takes her Talks back...so so much! Will steal food No recall skills Wants to eat cats Roll in all manner of nastiness Only wants cuddles when she wants them Selective hearing Will kiss you to death is she has decided she wants cuddles Pulls on the lead even worse than Skye Edited January 15, 2015 by Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sashagirl Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Loving reading this thread! Sasha Non-Husky traits: Doesn't mind just chilling & sleeping all day when we can't get out for walks Loves all food Doesn't destroy anything Toilet trained in 2 days Listens to all commands (when treats are involved) Steers clear of any nastiness on walks Husky traits: Sensitive stomach Sheds a lot Yells at me when I get home "where were you" (yes, it sounds just like that) Jumps over small people, dogs, furniture, sticks, etc...lol Loves everyone High prey...tries to get birds out of the sky! Zoomies... Bad! Only allows me 1.5 minutes cuddle time per session lol Pulls on lead Acts as if she is deaf (when it doesn't benefit her) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Non husky traits: Likes to cuddle Doesn't howl Sleeps most of the day Doesn't mouth Loves small dogs Doesn't jump over things Plays fetch Hates travelling Hates water Husky traits: No recall Stubborn Destructive if left alone Sheds a LOT Digs Chases cats and squirrels Zoomies Jumps up at people to stay hello Thinks everyone is his friend, even dogs that are growling at him! Sleeps upside down Will destroy any object left in floor Very intelligent Pulls if on a harness Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markulous Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 As a group we've: water lovers and water haters "I love you" talkers, woo-ing and chatterers to silent German (GSD) through dinky Husky to solid Husky jump downer (thinks nothing of jumping down 20 foot) to jump over (jumps 7 foot fences from a standstill and can scale 12 foot walls) camera haters (turn away when it's pointed) to don't care (or yet to learn!) tickle-my-tum tarts to don't really care give-me-the-treats to ignore/spit them out reasonable recall to no recall shy/barking at visitors to jump into their arms (whether they like it or not ) all love the crate all can be fed together - no food/toy guarding all love their raw food all pull on the lead but will consider your request not to pull....... and occasionally comply! all get on instantly with any other dog that comes into the house all shed at different times, a couple continuously (I'm dog hair blind, so don't care) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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