please help!! me and my hubby want 2 differnet dogs and we don't have the money to get both. we went to a puppy place and found the cuttest 1/2 husky and 1/2 something else but my hubby always wanted a st benard and he found one , but we have to have it sent to us and just sending it is almost 300 dollers! we have a 9 month old and i'm scared the st benard will be way to big plus i fell in love with the husky. HELP!!!
2006-09-23 13:29:22 · 28 answers · asked by jojo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
ok so you want us to vote for you . well in your favor they drool a lot have drool coming out of there mouth all the time and when they shake there head drool goes every where .and it could sit on your kid and not even know it and they stink they need baths all the time and combing daily to keep the knots out
2006-09-23 13:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by dalecollins64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If those are your only two choices go for the St. Bernard!
The husky is much more likely to be agressive with a small child, they also do not get along well with other pets in many cases.. The St. Bernard will be gentle and protective, but slobber. Be prepared for all of you to be kissed by a very wide tongue! And they are VERY protective of family. Sign up for obedience classes immediately, this is too big a dog not to get the upper hand right away.
Both are big shedders and need lots of attention in the spring and fall. I hope you live in a colder climate.
2006-09-23 13:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by oakfeathers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with huskies and children they may not be the best family dog. Golden retrievers are great with kids. A St. Bernard is probably more kid friendly than a husky but very large. Personally I would get a mixed golden retriever from the local animal shelter. There are hundreds of dogs daily put down cause nobody wants them. Good Luck in your search.
2006-09-23 13:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by ...ジme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the room and the money I'd say the St. Bernard. Otherwise I'd say the husky mix. I find that mix breeds have a much better temperament than pure breed. Pick the puppy that is good for the family. When you get them young you can help enrich their environment by adding to their human social surroundings. Puppies are so much fun!!!
2006-09-23 13:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by poet_by_nature 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a husky is a very protective dog and if its a male it takes charge of it domaine. a st. benard if its less than 1 year old it is a good dog to have around a child if you want a choice of a great dog to have around children i would go with a begal or a lab the lab is the best with kids.
2006-09-23 13:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you imagine cleaning up after a baby and a St. Bernard.
Also, think how much dog food would cost.
You better save the money for college rather than dog food.
Get the husky.
2006-09-23 13:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by queen_of_aksum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd want to know what the other 1/2 was with the Husky, but either way you are looking at some big food bills.
Huskies can be aggressive depending on how they are bred...I'd be concerned about having one with a baby in the home.
How about checking out your local Humane shelter and giving someone a new home that needs one.
2006-09-23 13:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by missourim43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Huskies are natural wanderers and require tons of attention and exercise. I don't know much about St. Bernards, but, the size factor would be a definite "no" for me. Try getting a chocolate or golden labrador, they are great with kids. Our 6 y/o, chocolate lab is a sweetie and she lets the kids do anything to her.
2006-09-23 13:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A St. Bernard is a high maintenance dog and if you live in a temperate climate that drool and shed constantly also they eat a lot of dog food also by the same token cleaning the yard or there pen area is not pleasant. They are not good in the house because of there drooling
2006-09-23 13:36:02 · answer #9 · answered by Ed K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Husky mix now and then save up untel u can get the st bernard 2.
2006-09-23 14:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by Kandis D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont understand why do you want to spend that much money on a dog when you go to the pound and get one for next to nothing and save a life ?
Pound puppies are just as good as them high dollar dogs and they have many dogs that are looking for a good home and people to love them
And you start getting into them purebreeds they breed from sisters , to mothers and its a whole family affair and you can get into major medical expenses that way . My parents are going through that right now
2006-09-23 15:01:29 · answer #11 · answered by dindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋