2007-12-06 00:37:02 · 30 answers · asked by mim 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
have a springer spaniel all ready shes a princess and which would be best with children and dont worry live on 30 acre so dog will have loads a space
2007-12-06 00:41:41 · update #1
If you should choose a husky:
even with 30 acres, unless it's ALL chain link fence, you GREATLY risk losing your dog.
A husky is BORN to run and that is what it will do!!!! It will just reach your 30 acre line and keep on going and all too often that includes roads!
The are great dogs but have some serious draw backs....the BIGGEST being that they use their mouths A LOT!!! No small child is husky proof. What I mean is that the husky naturally uses it's mouth like we use our hands and body parts are one of it's favorite things to have in it's mouth.
Another main concern is their ENORMOUS prey drive!!! Small animals (such as cats) are never safe around a husky and the main rule for them is "if it moves...it's food!!!"
Also a biggy is with a large prey drive they also have a VERY large appitite and easily get overweight from over feeding. It's not that they are always hungry...rather they "think" they are always needing to eat.
Next, is their great winter coat and what happens to it in the spring!!!
Another big issue is that they are eternal clowns. They love to play and their size and bounding energy makes playtme an adverture, at best.
They are very smart dogs but NEED a FIRM hand and daily training. It is said of the Husky that if you train them daily and happen to skip a day, they feel they don't ever need to listen again!!!
As far as health issues, they are a hardy breed if well cared for.
Saint Bernard:
Awww, the wonderful, lovable Saint.
Be prepared for a dog that will spend most of it's time skeeping!!! Activity (such as an outdoor romp or walk) usually lasts no more than half an hour before your Saint is DONE!!!! When they are done, they simply lay down and stop and it don't matter where that might be.
Hot weather is a very bad thing for them because they are cold weather dogs and overheat easily.
Add to that that most Saints eventually require a raw food diet which means cooking for your dog!!! They have sensative digestive systems and tend to be picky eaters. Once they get people food (of any kind) it is difficult at best to get them to eat dog food. They are also sensative to food and skin allergies.
Then we add the drooling!! There is no such thing as a dry mouth Saint, no matter what others might say. Dry mouth simply means that they drool less than "normal". Be prepared to wash loads of slung drool off of everything!!!
Hip problems are common with them as is the problem they develop with their eye lids turning in which requires surgery to correct. They also require DAILY ear cleaing and frequent ear flushes as they are highly prone to ear infections.
So, as you see, both can be great dogs but BOTH require LOADS of time and work...far more than your adorable springer. Besty bet, get another Springer or maybe even a Golden Retriever to round out your family.
2007-12-06 01:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by mom tree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both good dogs. A bit different size and character too. Best to read up on them and decide which one suits your personality and living situation. A St Bernard is a huge dog and will need more room then a Husky.
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog
EDIT:
Lulabell, that is just gross. Even if true, that was not a nice thing to say.
2007-12-06 00:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A st bernard is better around kids they are more laid back and calm where as a huskie is more likely to hurt a small child trying to be playful
2007-12-06 01:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
I have 2 fantastic huskies, I had one first but she got really bored when I went out so got another and now they are like to naughty kids!! They are absolutely great with the kids but not too keen on strange people coming into their enviroment, perhaps it's just mine because huskies are really very friendly. The only down side is the hair, it gets everywhere, we have had 3 hoovers in the last year with my girls but the joy of them both totally out weighs the hoovering. I would never get another breed
2007-12-06 02:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by K R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! That is a challenge to answer without knowing anything more about you!
Let me suggest you go to the link below where you can do a lifestyle assessment and see more information about the different breeds.
It is really important to match the dog to your energy and lifestyle. For instance - the husky is designed to be a really high energy dog so are you prepared to get an older dog or do lots of extra high energy exercising like carting?
Can you handle the drool of the St Bernard. Are you strong enough to pick it up to take it to the vet if it cant walk? (They run 110-190 pounds),
also where do you live - this breed is prone to over heating.
While this breed is gentle (but watch out around small pets) some breeders have been breeding gor agression so be careful. St Bernard would defnately be lower energy then the Husky who can be a bit of an escape artist if he doesnt get enough exercise/energetic outlets.
Different breeds have different health problems.
Do you know that all genetic problems came from our attempt to create purebred dogs? Wild dogs who have been domesticated have no genetic problems! (Nat Geo program)
For the St Bernard who has an averae life span of 8-10 years you need to watch for:
>Gastric torsion, also known as bloat, is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.
>Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain and lameness.
>Elbow dysplasia is the abnormal development of certain parts of the elbow joint during the growing phase.
>Ruptured cranial cruciate ligament is a problem that results from tearing of the cruciate ligament in the knee, causing lameness that may be severe .
>Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that typically arises in the bones of the limbs, or the appendicular skeleton.
>Lateral patellar luxation is a disorder affecting the kneecap.
Also the different purebred breeds have different average lifespans.
Huskys are weigh 40-60 pounds with a lifespan of 10-12 years on average. Here are some of their generetic predispositions:
The following diseases or disorders have been reported in Siberian husky's:
>Zinc responsive dermatosis - is a condition that results in hair loss and crusting around the eyes, ears, mouth and genital area. The problem usually develops around 1 to 3 years of age.
>Laryngeal paralysis is a serious disease that may begin as early as 6 months of age in the Siberian husky. Nerves and muscles of the voice box (larynx) function abnormally.
>Corneal dystrophy causes the appearance of spots on the surface (cornea) of the eye. This condition usually occurs in both eyes and does not affect vision.
>Entropion is a problem with the eyelid that causes inward rolling. Lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the eyeball and may lead to more serious problems.
>Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a disease that causes nerve cells at the back of the eye to degenerate. The condition usually begins in older pets and can lead to blindness.
>Cataracts cause a loss of the normal transparency of the lens of the eye. You may see a cloudy, white color in the pupil, which is normally black. The problem may be in one or both eyes and may cause blindness.
>Pannus is a disease of the eye resulting in inflammation.
>Testicular tumors are tumors that involve the testicles in intact male dogs.
>Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that develops when the pressure within the eye increases which can lead to blindness.
>Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive degenerative disease of the spinal cord that slowly results in weakness and eventually inability to use the rear legs.
>Hypertension is an elevated blood pressure.
>Laryngeal paralysis is a dysfunction of the larynx, or voicebox causing respiratory distress. Most common is the acquired idiopathic form.
>Nasal depigmentation - is a disease that may affect some Siberian huskies, cause is unknown.
>Testicular tumors are tumors that involve the testicles in intact male dogs.
>Perianal gland adenomas - are tumors that can occur of the anal glands.
2007-12-06 01:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by siegeanderson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would get a huskie. St. Bernards drool alot and eat ALOT!! They need to be fed about 3 times a day and theyu need to be brushed once a day.Huskies only need to be fed once a day and they do not drool. I would get a huskie!!
2007-12-06 01:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by G-sizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A St. Bernard Is an Awesome Dog I'd love to own one someday! There Beautiful!!!
2007-12-06 00:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by FrostyCarey 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a pair of siberian huskies and they were very beautiful, and loyal pets. I have never owned a st bernard, but I don't think I could handle the constant drool issue they have.
2007-12-06 00:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Two completely different breeds. What are YOU looking for in a dog, not what do you (or I) think it prettier.
I would take either one in a heartbeat because I can accommodate to the needs of either dog. Read up some more on both breeds and see what is available in your area. Both are given up quite frequently to shelters, especially huskies. If you go with a husky, definitely adopt. There are PLENTY in need of a home.
2007-12-06 00:41:09 · answer #9 · answered by Fur and Fiction 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bernards are GREAT with children.
Just look at the Bernard on Peter Pan!
Naw, really, though. I'm thinking about getting one for my son in a couple years. Very calm, very smart, and very forgiving to children
2007-12-06 01:09:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋