i really really want a husky, but i don't have enough money for one and i cant own one because we rent the house. what should i do??
2006-07-30 15:28:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
PLEASE pay special attention to what Cornsilk P and Bobbi on up the board said - they are absolutely right in their advice. Everything they said about huskies is true! My wife and I own 2 huskies, and while we love this breed and wouldn't trade them for anything, they can be a "challenging" breed of dog and are not for everyone. As was mentioned earlier, they require a lot of work, exercise and attention. They do shed a lot on a constant basis, and twice a year they completely shed their coats (some people refer to this as "blowing their coats"). They can be stubborn at times, and as was mentioned earlier, if they chew on something (and they will if something is left within their reach) they are not supposed to and are reprimanded for it, they will look at you like you are speaking a foreign language - in other words they couldn't care less. Also as was mentioned earlier, they need a VERY secure yard - one of my huskies squeezed through an opening that was only 5 inches wide (a loose board in our fence) just because she wanted out - fortunately we were able to find her. Also huskies have a predatory nature toward small animals, and typically do not like cats. My two dogs are good with small dogs, but I have never had them around anything smaller, such as a rabbit, etc. and they DO NOT like cats. Try to find someone that owns a husky or volunteer at a husky rescue site and try to get familiar with the breed, and then decide if you still want one. Both of our huskies were rescue dogs, and one of them had been mistreated by a previous owner. This happens a lot with this breed because they can be a rather challenging breed to own, and a lot of people either don't know what they are getting into and/or don't have the patience for this breed of dog. Also, consider the expense to care for this dog properly, not just the initial cost of the dog. In addition to food, toys, treats, etc. we also have both of our dogs on an insurance plan through PetSmart, which costs about $50 ($25.00 per dog) per month.
2006-07-30 17:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by BRIAN W 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I actually have a husky right now. Her name is Sasha and she is GORGEOUS. However, the person who said that huskies are a difficult breed to live with was ABSOLUTELY correct. While Sasha is a great dog, she does shed SOOOO much. She is easily bored, eats my childrens toys, and runs around like a maniac on a regular basis when she hasnt been exercised properly. And when I say eats the toys, I mean...eats. She just ate the nose off my daughter's Carebear today. :/ She got fussed at for it but, like most huskies, she couldnt care less. She wanted to eat it and she did.
Make absolutely certain that you want to get a husky. Then do ALOT of research on the breed. Find a good breeder and then put your name on the list. Get a home with enough room to keep the dog happy, and THEN buy the dog. Do NOT get the dog from a store, either. There are lots of husky rescues all over the US if you cant afford one from a breeder. People take their huskies to the pound on a regular basis because they dont know what they're in for. Also, never have a smaller dog or a cat with a husky. Most of them will kill the smaller animal because of their strong instinct for killing other animals.
Please make certain you arent getting the dog because of the movie 8 Below or Snow Dogs. Those are highly trained huskies/malamutes and they generally arent that well-behaved.
2006-07-30 17:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by Starry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Husky's aren't an easy breed to live with. They are beautiful dogs but require a lot of care. They are hard to keep at home--the scale fences and do whatever they can to run as that is their instinct to do so. They also shed a ton--maybe you can find someone that owns one and get to know what kind of care the breed entails. After that, looking into Husky rescue might be a good idea.
2006-07-30 15:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! 1st, 2d, and 4th answer are top on. I certainly have a Siberian Husky, and get asked this question lots. it quite is humorous because of the fact my Sib, is on the properly suited top and weight for AKC standards yet, those that come as much as me think of she is small for a Siberian Husky b/c of the Alaskan Husky (not something incorrect with them of direction, I certainly have had the two at one element in time!!). an excellent style of human beings get them at a loss for words with one yet another and the Malumute to boot. So the above solutions are top. Siberian Huskies are the purebreed's and the Alaskan Huskies are the mixed breed with hound canines for velocity and what not. yet, all are appropriate. The humorous subject is mushers will pay stable money for a top Alaskan huskies, and human beings that comprehend they are mixed, do not desire something to do with them. All super canines!!!
2016-12-11 03:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try volunteering at an animal shelter or a pet store. You would be surprised what you could learn and how much your love could help all animals.
2006-07-30 16:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Tamara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
volunteer with a husky rescue group.
2006-07-30 15:31:22 · answer #6 · answered by sahel578 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
volenteer at the animal shelter or vets office. Find someone who has one and offer to walk and take care of him when they go on vacation.
Or move and/or buy your own house, then get one.
2006-07-30 15:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
husky rescue group or go to a shelter and look and look and look.
2006-07-30 15:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get over it -is step 1
2006-07-30 15:31:23 · answer #9 · answered by Sally Pepsi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a sock and a black sharpie and be creative.
2006-07-30 15:34:08 · answer #10 · answered by bigd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋