are Siberian huskys a good dog? details please?

Answer 1

You need to think long and hard about whether you are the right type of person to own a Siberian Husky. Huskies are very demanding dogs.

I have owned two huskies and was involved with the Husky Rescue out in California, so I am familiar with the peculiarities of this dog.

First, while they are usually very sweet and get along well with families, they are very very strong. So walking them is no piece of cake. You've seen these dogs pull sleds, so obviously they have a lot of pulling power. Are you physically strong enough to control a husky? Because if not, they will control you.

Second, unless you own acres and acres of fenced-in yard, you will need to take them for walks often. They are NOT an indoor dog. This does not mean that they can't come inside, but that they LOVE to roam and explore. If you pen them up and don't walk them often, they WILL escape from your yard. And it is very hard to get them to come back, because they will often ignore you calling them. Huskies get bored easily, so if they are not entertained by things from you, they will go find their own things to occupy themselves.

Third, huskies are very vocal. They don't necessarily bark all the time, but they "talk" a lot. They'll howl and yowl and bark also, and this can be problematic if you have a quiet neighborhood.

More than any other dog, huskies need to be really thought about before you run out and buy one. BUT, if you are a jogger that loves to run for miles every day, and you have a nice big yard to keep them in, and you have a lot of dog toys or maybe another dog for it to play with, and you live in a neighborhood that is big enough or loud enough that people wouldn't notice a vocal dog, a husky might be the dog for you.

But you better be sure 100%. If you are, huskies are the sweetest, most loving, most family-oriented dog you could ever own.

Answer 2

The Siberian Husky has a sweet nature and is a breed that is suited for the whole family, but does not make a good guard dog. Gentle in character with a determined look they are very people oriented dogs. Males have a tendency to roam and need to be kept in a fenced in area. If they get out it may be impossible to catch them on foot. A member of the Spitz family, the Siberian Husky is strong and has the ability to haul heavy loads over long distances and rough terrain. Siberian Huskys will happily pull a young child in a wagon or sled.

Answer 3

yes they are a good dog. I have a 2 year old female who I have owned since she was a puppy. She is friendly and loving. very loyal. Siberian Huskies do better when the have another dog in the home. They are use to being in packs. They need consistancy in their training. They respond more calmly if they are given the opportunity each day to exercise. Sasha is my 2 dog and I adore her. She gets along with other animals and children very well. if you search the web you will find many sites about huskies and the best way to train them.

Answer 4

The husky can make a good pet if taken care of properly. Their are some guidelines that need to be followed. The husky loves to run and cant be off leashed unless they are fenced in a yard, yet they can keep you active all day as a jogging companion. The dog sheds nonstop and needs to be groomed, yet it gives the two of you to bond. The weather needs to remain mainly cool due to overheating in hot weather. It is not a guard dog and will be tame with everyone. I personally have not had one, but based on its characteristics it can be a very good companion dog if taken care of properly.

Answer 5

with proper training and attention and activity, any dog can be a good dog.

choosing a breed really doesn't have anything to do with the breed...it has everything to do with the humans it's going to live with.

huskies need a lot of attention, grooming, training, and activity...if you have a busy lifestyle and just want a couch potato type of pet, this is not the breed for you. huskies have a lot of natural instincts in them and if you don't keep up with socializing them with humans and other animals, you don't exercise them DAILY for over an hour, you don't groom them at least once a week to keep mats from forming and you aren't constantly training them, they can easily revert to wild behaviors and will become the pack leader in your household...when you and your family should be the pack leaders.

they are highly intelligent dogs and need to be kept busy...they need to have a job...even if it's only keeping their owners happy by doing some tricks before they get food or learning to fetch specific toys by command...they need SOMETHING to do...that's why they're in the working group.

Answer 6

Huskies were bred for thousands of years to do one thing - PULL! They are usually very sweet, but I've met a few who were nasty. Most of them are very clean and easy to housebreak. Their biggest problems as pets are the constant heavy shedding and being much harder than average to obedience train. If they get loose? Sayonara! They usually won't come back. And they don't make very good watchdogs - which is fine if you've got kids. They are usually fun dogs for the kids to run around with and they DO need strenuous daily exercise.

Answer 7

Any dog can be a good dog. Huskies need alot of room and exercise.

Answer 8

Hey sis can i plz have the 10 points? i'll give you details! they are very cute, and like in the movie 8 Below we watched at the movies, intelligent and brave.they could probably really help you in the future nichole. So yes, nichole, they are great dogs. You are at the table with dar right now but i know you want to geton so i won't be long.
your sis,
~*Alyssa*~