BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Siberian Husky Temperament What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em The AKC Standard says the Siberian Husky "does not display the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs." Indeed, the free-spirited Siberian Husky is usually good-natured with everyone. He is also very playful, athletic, agile, and light on his feet. He loves the great outdoors and requires vigorous exercise, especially in cool weather. He should be taken running, hiking, and/or biking every day, always on-leash, for he is independent and born to run. If something catches his interest, he'll be gone. Teaching him to pull carts and sleds gives him a purpose in life. Without such exercise, mental activity, and lots of companionship, he can be incredibly, massively destructive. Most Siberian Huskies are sociable with other dogs, but he has a very high prey drive and may destroy cats if not raised with them. Siberians should not be kept around rabbits, ferrets, or birds. Fencing must be high and secure, for he can be an escape artist, and once loose, he may run deer and molest livestock. Training is a challenge because the strong-willed Siberian Husky is inclined to use his intelligence in clever ways that suit his own purposes. Use food rewards -- jerking this breed can result in melodramatic theatrics, including screaming. Digging and howling are favorite pastimes. If you want a dog who... Is medium-sized and furry, with a wolfish appearance Is free-spirited and playful Is athletic and agile and loves the great outdoors, especially in cold weather Thinks that running full-speed, pulling carts and sleds, and/or carrying a backpack on a mountain hike are his purposes in life Is usually good-natured with strangers and sociable with other dogs A Siberian Husky may be right for you. If you don't want to deal with... Vigorous exercise requirements Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young Massive destructiveness and howling when bored, left alone too much, or not exercised enough Strong instincts to chase and grab anything that runs, i.e. cats Escaping from your yard in search of adventure Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge Heavy shedding A Siberian Husky may not be right for you. If I were considering buying or adopting a Siberian Husky My major concerns would be: Providing enough exercise. Siberian Huskies MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by howling and destructive chewing. Bored Siberian Huskies are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters. Unless you specifically want an athletic dog for sledding, carting, backpacking, or other outdoor-related activities, preferably in a cool climate, I do not recommend this breed. Siberian Huskies were never intended to be simply pets. Trying to suppress their "hardwired" drive to work, without providing alternate outlets for their energy, can be difficult. Bounciness. Young Siberian Huskies (up to about two years old) romp and jump with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people. If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Siberian Husky puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young Siberian Huskies. Strong chasing instincts. Most Siberian Huskies have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures, including deer and livestock. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals. To keep your Siberian Husky in, and to keep other animals out, fences should be high, with wire sunk into the ground along the fence line to thwart digging. Gates should have the highest quality locks. Many Siberian Huskies are clever escape artists who will go over, under, or through fences in search of adventure. Stubbornness. Siberian Huskies are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. They can be manipulative, and many are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say. To teach your Siberian to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory. My Siberian Husky Training Page discusses the program you need. Heavy shedding. Siberian Huskies shed a LOT. You'll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you're REALLY up for this. Noise. Unless you live way out in the boondocks and have no neighbors, Siberian Huskies should never be left outside in your yard, unsupervised. Their mournful howling will have your neighbors calling the cops to report the nuisance -- or quietly letting your Siberian Husky out of his yard so he'll wander away. Frankly, most Siberian Huskies are "too much dog" for the average household. Very few people can provide the types of athletic activities that keep this breed satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Great Information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 i dont agree on this part obviously tho Unless you specifically want an athletic dog for sledding, carting, backpacking, or other outdoor-related activities, preferably in a cool climate, I do not recommend this breed. Siberian Huskies were never intended to be simply pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boshka Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Bless em, there great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 oh deffinately - wouldnt b without mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Heavy shedding. Siberian Huskies shed a LOT. You'll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you're REALLY up for this.~ I brushed Kaien for 30 mins with a shedd tool and undercoat rake outside, fur was flying everywhere. 10 mins later we're wrestling and i am covered in fur...... what the statement should read is that every 2 weeks they shed another husky out so in your huskies lifetime you could have the equivlent of 395 huskies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Oh! no!. . . why did no one tell me about this Oh, woe is me. . .what have I let myself in for. i have a destructive, howling, shedding demon in my house. . .what am I going to do.??? But no. . Look she's lying on her back and she looks sooooo cute and she makes funny wooooo wooooooing noises at me. And she snuggles up to me on the sofa ahh . . Ok she can stay. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Oh! no!. . . why did no one tell me about this Oh, woe is me. . .what have I let myself in for. i have a destructive, howling, shedding demon in my house. . .what am I going to do.??? But no. . Look she's lying on her back and she looks sooooo cute and she makes funny wooooo wooooooing noises at me. And she snuggles up to me on the sofa ahh . . Ok she can stay. . . . not yet you havent she only destroys MY shoes I still cant make her howl she isnt shedding yet she is a demon though........ biting my face and going on a mad run as we speak. i was shouted at for eating my dinner, then she ran off with my phone.......... grrrrrr is on her back twitching and yipping as we speak!!!!!!! that is until i say WALKIES!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boshka Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 ROFL no i don't agree with that bit either nix my boys make great "pets" i do run them occasionally though and yeah they love it but they also love being walked every day and having snuggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 not yet you havent she only destroys MY shoes I still cant make her howl she isnt shedding yet she is a demon though........ biting my face and going on a mad run as we speak. i was shouted at for eating my dinner, then she ran off with my phone.......... grrrrrr is on her back twitching and yipping as we speak!!!!!!! that is until i say WALKIES!!!!!! Sorry dearest daughter. . . i wuz talking about . . . YOU !!! i hadn't got started on the husky yet. . . LOL !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor Kelly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 OMG havent been on 4 a few days n this is how vein i am.............. As soon as i saw the title i thought oh bloody hell they r doin individual goods/bads of forum members !!! Im such a t**t !! Good thread tho, some of it dont agree but nice 2 c it all written down ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 ROFL no i don't agree with that bit either nix my boys make great "pets" i do run them occasionally though and yeah they love it but they also love being walked every day and having snuggles Me too Sarah, I give mine loads of exercise and they get to run & play free in our huge dog proof area. We run with them sometimes and love taking them on long walks on the beach & through the woods. But they are still soppy & enjoy lots of attention Great post though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 hey if it helps some1 who wants a husky - just because they look SOOO CUTE!!!! (which they do ) think abit differently then its all good cuz how many people have we all heard say ooh look a husky they are so cute i want 1! thinking they are just like any other dog??? i know ive heard HUNDREDS of people say it - so if this post helps then its all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carla84 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I love my huskies because of the chewbacca like noises they make that cracks me up everyday, the look on their faces when they're chilling out or bored and the love they give ya back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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