I am planning on getting a Siberian Huskie..?

Question

my question is, I live in NY and wondering if the temperature is condusive to have that kind of dog? They're beautiful and I really want one!!

Answer 1

I own 2 Siberian Huskies and live in California where the summer temperatures can reach as high as 109 degrees. My dogs do fine; however, it all depends on your particular situation. My husband works outside the home and is gone all day. I have my own home-based business and work out of my home, so I am home most of the day. My dogs are usually in the house with me when I am home, and when they are outside, they have areas of shade to lay in, and they also have their own "kiddie" pool that they like to get in to cool off when it's hot outside. PLEASE do not get a huskey just because you want one and think they are beautiful dogs. They require a lot of time and a lot of work. In general, they require a lot of brushing/bathing, (they shed a lot)and require a lot of exercise. They are known as "escape artists" - they need a VERY secure yard. If they want to get out of their yard bad enough, they will probably find a way. One of my huskies weighs about 60 lbs. and managed to squeeze through a 5 1/2 inch opening (a loose board in our fence) and got out. Which brings me to my next point - huskies love to run. If they do get out, they will run and run and run, and since they don't have a very good sense of direction, will probably not be able to find their way back home. Huskies can also be stubborn. Our dogs have been taught the basic commands - come, sit, stay, out (they are not allowed in the kitchen area because they shed so much) down, no, outside, etc. but they are both kind of stubborn, and if they don't want to obey a command, they will just sit there and look at you (one of my dogs runs in our bedroom and tries to hide when we tell her "outside") like you're speaking some kind of foreign language. Also our dogs are extremely nosey - they want to be right next to us all the time and they want to be in the middle of whatever is going on at any given time. If you have this breed of dog, you have to have patience for this type of behavior. Also, be prepared for a lot of dog hair - this breed sheds a lot, and you will have dog hair everywhere, so make sure you are willing to put up with this, because it will become a part of your life. Also consider the cost of taking care of this breed (or any dog). In addition to the cost of their dogfood, dog treats and toys, we also have both of our dogs on an insurance plan through PetSmart, which costs about $50 per month for both dogs. Do some research on this breed, or any dog you decide to get, and then see if you still want one of these dogs. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Most of the time, in New York, it is on the cool to cold side weather wise, so the climate would be ok for your dog. I live in New Orleans, and even the Siberian Huskies who live down here where the temperature year round is between 50-95 degrees, seem to acclimate well.

Answer 3

Sibes are tremendous dogs yet they are not for each man or woman. a number of their good factors: pleasant with strangers and children. Few health complications besides the actuality that poorly bred siberians may have hip or eye issues. do not desire a tremendous kind of foodstuff. This is going again to even as they were the dogs of primitive eskimos in Siberia who were in many situations in survival circumstances. smart sufficient to study new issues rapidly. a number of their undesirable factors: laying off. some people don't love this. damage out artists. even as one receives free he can bypass for miles. they prefer to dig. Your backyard may advance some rather large craters. If left on my own interior the abode all day a husky may dig a hollow on your settee. obdurate. A husky is easily-known with the instructions you supply him yet except he needs to do some thing he will overlook about you. Too energetic for most individuals. in case you're an energetic man or woman this can nicely be good. Noisy. A bored husky may bark or howl.

Answer 4

It depends on where he will live, in the house/apartment or out side. In the house then it is okay, you can control the temperatures better. Out side in the summer the husky will need plenty of shade (THIS GOES FOR ALL OUT DOOR PETS) and water, and a shelter for him to sleep in under the shade, and plenty of bedding such as fresh hay, wood chips or straw. and in the winter time make sure you have a heated water bowl ($20.00 to $40.00 at a pet supply store) You must also keep him/her groomed well by brushing them at least every 5 days in the summer to get rid of the thick under coat and to keep them from getting over heated and dirty, washing your husky every 2 weeks or so in the summer is advisable or when weather permits, it keeps the fleas and other parasites down. You cannot wash your out door dog in the wintertime unless you are willing to have them in the house for at least 3 hours to dry well. I live in pennsylvania and own a husky they are alot of work but the rewards are boundless.

Answer 5

I think NY weather is ok for a Siberian. The only thing is is they are high energy dogs, so I hope you have lots of room for the dog to get exercise. Good luck.

Answer 6

Yes. The animal will do fine and will shed during the warmer months as it is known to get close to 105 back home in NYC. BUT Huskies are alot of work as far as grooming goes. They need to be combed out weekly and bathed regularly as their coat attracts dirt. They are beautiful dogs and my ex hubbys brother had a few here in Texas and they did fine...
Good Luck.... But make sure to educate yourself before you get any animal.

Answer 7

Well... NY always struck me as a pretty cool place, (speaking in terms of temperature) and siberian huskies are bred for colder climates, so I don't think it should be a problem.

Answer 8

They are great dogs my wife and I raised them when we were first married. We live in south Arkansas and the summers were sometimes a little warm but we bought them a swimming pool (childs). They need lots of exercise like a five mile run three times a week.

Answer 9

Its not so much the weather but more if you have adequate space for a dog like a Sib. They are bred to run, and they will run. They are a hard breed to keep at home because they really have no loyalty to their people--just that instinct that they need to be running.

Answer 10

there are shorter hair varieties just dont turn it into sum pampered poodle. hope u got space heard theres heaps of bush in nyc