What are Siberian Huskys like? Questions

You forgot cow sh*t!

oh for god sake his joints were not 'screaming out'
2 vets checked him over and he was VERY HEALTHY.

he was 9 months old walking UP TO 60 mins a day, he would have gone out for 10hours if i let him, westies need 90 min exercise a day.

he was never taken out joggin for 60mins, or 1 min for that matter, my partner used to run to the top of the road and walk the rest of the way.
and no the 'breeder' did not tell me how to walk him as i mentioned before he was taken away and sold at 3/4 weeks and treated badly then dumped then the 'resuce person' also treated him badly! so no they didnt give a toss whether he was walked, or not.

and dont make me out to be some sort of bloody moran who wants a 'cute dog' im not paris twaty hilton with a rat under her arm.

anything else to throw at me while im here? maybe i feed him the wrong food? or had the wrong collar?

thanks Ripsnorterthe2nd, i know, i only Asked about them, prob never happen! i should ask about dogs more often i think!.... :S

thanks Hades that was great to read!

lol Lucky star, i know! never had anything like this before! i love your dog though! his beautiful!


lol luke that is saying something! my partner greaw up wit hworking springers, said they could go on forever in the fields!

Very true - Sibes are their own worst enemy in many ways. They look so cute as puppies and so beautiful as adults that they "sell" themselves. The difference between the image of the cute puppy and the reality of the rampant "teenage" dog which will eat and/or destroy anything that is not locked away is what causes huge numbers to come into welfare for rehoming.

This is why we put so much emphasis on people doing practical research before buying a pup/rehoming a rescue. Don't just visit one breeder, visit 6 or more. Visit husky rallies in the winter, Talk to the husky exhibitors at shows. Visit people in your area who own huskies (especially if they haven't any to sell you) to find out what they are actually like to live with. Most husky owners will be only too pleased to invite you to meet their dogs and talk about them - it is, after all our major obsession

Mick

You need to tell Azz your ignore button isn't working

You yourself said you walked him for that long..now you are backtracking..whatever..its there in black and white a few pages back..

Try that ignore button again.. you will anyway..IF you do get a husky I hope for the dogs sake it works out..

Night

SO what you are saying is,, they are the same as Malamutes without the balls













Tennis Balls that is.. you throw them for a Mal and they say,"uh-huh.. you chucked it..you go get it"

i know i find it amazing that people just go and buy one without researching, and wodner why they have problems!

i helped a lady sort out whether to re-home her one or not about 2 weeks ago, she didnt and has got herself a trainer and is doing more for the dog, e.g. not letting it sit there all day and thinking it dosent need to do anything, spoke to her a couple of days ago she said things are slowy getting better so *fingers crossed*

emailed a couple of breeder for more info, told them may never get one, may be 10/20 years and she seems like a great breeder she invited me to some shows, hers are show dogs, and to jsut go round and chat to her and spend the day with her doggies!!
and i accepted! so that will be fun i think!! and informative!

such nice people out there who love to help! like me!

That's what would worry me though, if I got one I know I'd end up with a house full!

Always promised myself I'd go to a Husky rally, one day....

Gorgeous dogs they are, you need to post more pics. ;-)

One question though - is a split starting to develop now, or can most of them work and show if necessary?

I think there is much less of a split here in the UK than in the US for example. You do occasionally get extremes on either side of the divide. The breed standard says clearly that "Proportions reflect a basic balance or power, speed and endurance, never appearing so heavy or so coarse as to suggest a freighting animal, nor so light and fragile as to suggest a sprint-racing animal." but you still get some judges who place dogs at the extreme ends of the spectrum.

Our dogs are happy either working or showing (or chilling in the garden hammock).......











Mick

wow!! there stunning! look a them go!!!

id love to see more pics of the pup when he grows older, his markings are so unique, never seen a Siberian husky like that before!

I wonder if that's the same for all breeds taken to the US? It certainly is for ESS! Sorry thinking out loud!

Knew I could squeeze some pics out of you though! ;-)

They're such a beautiful breed, one of my absolute favourites. Can't wait til the day I can own one.....

Oh dear......

If you really can't see why Louise is making these perfectly valid points, then I despair, I really do.


Mistyblue:
Honey, we are not attacking you. I know you feel we are, but really, we are only trying to help you avoid another "Roggie" situation. I recall very clearly how heartbroken you were when you had to rehome him. I, too, have had to rehome a dog (many years ago now) and it is a lesson learnt that I wouldn't wish upon anyone.

Louise is known for her straight-talking (as am I) and her sole reasons for saying what she has is for the sake of you (yes, you - even if you don't believe it) and whatever dog you chose to have in the future.

Huskies are known to be a difficult breed, and none of us on Dogsey want to see you, or a pup you own, go through the pain and heartbreak of having to rehome again.

Please take these and all comments on here with the good intentions they are meant.

This is not a playground, and we are not attacking you - we are just stating the facts as stated by yourself (and denied later on in some cases) and putting our own points across.

Take heed, please.

x0x

mistyblue here are a few pics for you of the sibes i have owned over the years

wolfy



suka


mishka moo



kavik

I have had sibes for around 16 yrs now & they are a difficult breed to own but we have had quite obedient sibes they can be easy to train but you need to be persistent & patient with them. They can go deaf when out on walks, so we take them to fenced in areas & if they see something interesting no amount of training we give them will work if they are determined then the deafness kicks in , we exercise ours by running them with the bike they do listen to our commands then but sometimes stray from our commands if a scent is smelt on trail or a rabbit runs out ahead. They are a very loving breed though & love everyone, clowns too. Our youngest sibe kavik is the most vocal boy we have had. They seem to be moulting continuously at present probably because of the heat, mishka is getting her winter coat at present but is moulting it again too!!!!:?
A pic of them running also

Can't find your post Sally to quote it. have you deleted it??

Well maybe if you look back through the OP's previous posts you will see why I am concerned

Vicki the very fact that she has said what she has said to me is rather funny..given the nasty context of some of her posts..

and lots of people don't like it..but at least you get the truth not just what you want to hear..I just dont want to see posts on here in 10 years time or whenever that your husky has run away, ate your sofa, destroyed your walls etc etc etc..

I do not attack people unless they attack me.. I never started any namecalling..

As Vicki says.. facts speak for themselves, previous posts also speak for themselves..

Bottom line is..Sibes are not great for first time owners, for people with lmited access to outside, with limited walking, they will challenge you repeatedly.. You have to have a strong personality to keep sibes

Thanks Carole..

That explains why I cant find the post LOL

One of the reasons why Siberian Huskies (and other northern breeds and Livestock Guardian breds) are regarded as "difficult" to train/own/control (particularly by first time or inexperienced owners) is because of their intelligence and independent streak. Many of the issues we see with dogs coming through welfare is down to the fact that the owners have not understood the nature of the beast and have so been unable to deal with the challenges presented by the adolescent dog/bitch pushing the boundaries.

It is quite frustrating sometimes when a dog comes in to us for assessment/fostering with a list of serious issues and behavioural problems. Quite often, the dog will display no such problems when it is staying with us and mixing with our pack. It will be well-behaved and a happy low-status member of the pack. Off it goes to a foster home and bingo! - the issues surface again. In simplistic terms - an independent, very intelligent breed like a husky will be able to figure out pretty quickly what's going on and who's in charge. If there is no clear leadership, the dog will try to fill the vacuum with resulting problems.

Many of these issues can be worked through - even for the inexperienced owner - if they have the constant support and advice of a good breeder. Unfortunately for most owners of sibe pups, no such advice or support is offered. Once they have your money, the majority of breeders don't want to know you any more and you are very much on your own..


Mick

I think sibes are lovely dogs, but not for me,, as most of the norther breeds are not, along with border collies, Im an outdoor person on the whole, a dog trainer to boot, but I dont think the northern breeds or collies would fit my lifestyle, x

mistyblue, try getting to a few shows and see if you can spend some time with the breed, x

Life with a Samoyed and a Huskamute is never dull. Traning is more of a negotiation and discipline has to be considered. They have long memories and sharp minds. They remember what made you angry and may use it against you at a future date, (Kismet has already figured out that grabbing a shoe and running across the living room with it will engage a swap for a better toy, or maybe a treat). Leadership must be firm, but fair and consistent. give them an inch and it will take you a month to get back in your own kitchen. The way to their hearts is through their stomachs, but it is the food bin and the treat drawer they love not you. Love for you must be earned, be prepared they may even seem to downright hate you right through their 'teens' as everyone else is more fun than you and you never let them do anything. Be glad they can't slam the doors and turn the music up too loud and be happy that at least you know where they are and they're not taking drugs and being delinquent in hoodies on the street corners (A high fence is a must unless you want to find them on said street corner).

Walks are like escorting four legged celebrities, so make sure you know lots about the breed to answer all questions. Exercise can be quality rather than quantity, stretching their minds will wear them out quicker than stretching their legs, they love to hunt, but are not focused enough for search and rescue, they love to sniff, but are as likely to lead you to a fox poo as to whatever you hid. If you set out to stretch their legs, it may be easier if you are on wheels or they are off lead. Recall is on their terms not yours, so a big secure field nearby is a must for off lead fun. That and patience. They're pack oriented, they'll come back... eventually...

They will kill bunnies, they can't be entirely trusted around small furries, Kismet catches mice and rats. A strong stomach and lack of squeam is also important. for every three people who adore the blue blue eyes there will be 10 more who will ask if she is evil, trying to steal their soul or about to attack. Blue eyes shine red in the light like human eyes, not yellow or green like doggy eyes!

Mine rarely bark, but howling is hilarious and twice as loud! Kismet has destroyed the dog flap, our old sofa (put in the garden for this purpose), countless towels and countless toys. Thinking outside the box to create fun and entertaining toys is a plus. Oh and house proud? What's that? You have a choice, minimalist with a dog toy theme, or cluttered but gnawed! I went for the latter.

I love it.

I always wanted a sibe or mal... I planned for years, (like you I had a 10 yr plan). Finally we have a lifestyle that is compatible. I'm working part time, so she is rarely left and my OH is earning enough that we can cover the expenses. I couldn't be happier. Good luck with your plan. You know what you need to have in place, do the research, follow the advice and one day...

Look at those lugs!!! LOL


And that looks scarily like Seiko lying there!!!!

WOW! they are gorgeous!!! love the one of them pulling!
i read that you should put fencing Under the ground to next to the fence so if they dig they can not dig out, that seems likea good idea!

if you had X amount of land what would be ideal for a Husky? 1/2/3/4/5 ir more acres??

is it a good ideal to teach them to pull for fun? burn of energy?

they lok so happy doing it!

thanks excellent advice again i think lucky star mentioned that they cant have a huigh protein diet? is that if they are more a 'pet' ? what would they eat?

hiya i contacted a lady she shows she has invited me to spend the days with her dogs & attend shows with her! said i will next year! very excited about that never been to a 'real' show before!!

awww! his gorgeous!! bet you are very happy!!

i just love asking questions, im not in the position to get one, may never ever get one as i said!!

there are hundreds of dog breeds i want to learn more about as im going to be doing long distance learning from home on animal health, animal psychology & training, to help myself and maybe others!!
i want to work with animals! would never dream of owning a breed like this till i had more experience

i just like learning about new things making myself better

cant beleive people ask if they are evil must be some stupid people out there!! lol house proud?? id like to know what that is anyway lol!

do you have a Samoyed aswell? my partners friend has one, his older one just died and his getting him a friend, such lovely looking doggies