Is a Siberian Husky a good dog to have around children?

Question

I don't have one yet.

Answer 1

WooleyBooley is absolutely wrong -- a *well bred* Siberian is neither "nervous" nor "high strung" -- this is a breed that requires exercise, however they were bred to be "...friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing. He does not display the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs." (from the AKC Standard).

They should absolutely *never* be aggressive with people. They were bred to be team dogs and agreeable workers, and the Siberian natives that originally developed the breed frequently brought them in to keep themselves and their children warm at night.

Although I never recommend leaving any dog along with small kids, Siberians do fine with well-behaved children.

That said, they MUST have a fenced in yard, shed considerably, and can be noisy and destructive if bored or lonely. They are not the breed for everyone. Here are some links that will help you with your research:

http://www.shca.org/shcahp2b.htm
http://www.shca.org/shcahp2a.htm
http://www.kaylenbergsiberians.com/Ready.htm (note that the FAQ link is dead on this page, here's the new one:)
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/huskies/

Good luck!

Answer 2

Siberian huskies had been breed to be round people. The tribe that breed them keep them in there tents with there children to preserve them warm at night, so their quality with kids and different puppies. I'd know. I have a 5 yr ancient a 7 yr historic and a 1 half of yr ancient and and all of my Siberians get together with my youngsters and i have four adults 2 young adults and 9 puppies proper now. Do you mind me asking where you acquired your husky from? E mail me and should you ever want any aid i will aid you out with what ever it it you need.

Answer 3

Siberian huskies have been breed to be round individuals. The tribe that breed them preserve them in there tents with there kids to preserve them hot at night time, so their satisfactory with children and different puppies. I could understand. I Have a five 12 months historic a 7 12 months historic and a one million one million/two 12 months historic and and all of my Siberians get along side my kids and I have four adults two teenagers and nine dogs proper now. Do you brain me asking in which you acquired your husky from? Email me and should you ever want any aid I will aid you out with what ever it it you wish to have.

Answer 4

I do rescue & foster dogs. At 1 time 1 had 5 huskies, 2 teens & a 1yr old in the house at the same time. The dogs were so sweet! Smart, beautiful, easily trained cuddlebugs.

Answer 5

They should be fine. You should check with the breeder or where ever you got him/her to find out if the parents have ever had a mean streak in them. if your children are young they you would want to get a young puppy so that they can grow up together, and so that the kids are as rambunctious as the puppy. This way the kids don't get into trouble and the dog gets enough exercise.

Answer 6

No. They tend to be more dominent & wolfish. When the child gets old enough to be at par with rank order there may be problems. If you don't have one yet, think this out carefully. If you already have one, search out many reference sources & consider a dog behavoralist. With a huskie you need special consistency and pack order awareness

Answer 7

I would not recommend that. Huskys are high strung nervous dogs. Quick movements from a child may result in the dog biting. Not the dog's fault.

Answer 8

Yes, if it is around the children from the beggining. I mean if you buy a baby Husky.

Answer 9

Yes. I bought a husky for my girlfriend and she has two kids. She is very good with them even though she is almost taller than the kids now.

Answer 10

yes def. i have a 5 month old girl and a husky the dog loves her so much