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Siberian Husky.....what should I know before getting a pup?
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:02 am
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:02 am
We had to put our American Bulldog mix down a couple of months ago at the age of 16 due to failing health. We've been looking at getting a new dog and I have always really wanted a husky. Found a beautiful, 12-week-old red female for sale locally and am strongly considering pulling the trigger. I really just dread trying to train another dog, though I know it's only temporary. That said, our last dog was also pretty much outdoor only and my wife is still not big on the idea of letting a dog roam the house.
So what would I be getting myself into? I'm fully aware of things like food, vet bills, etc. But how difficult is a husky to train/housebreak? How will it do on its own in a fenced backyard when we're away? I know they're good in cold weather, but what about hot, humid Georgia summers? I understand their undercoat regulates body temp in both hot and cold, so will that and plenty of water be sufficient? Only real shade would be the house itself and trees on the outer edge of the property. I had all of the ones in the fenced area of the yard removed recently.
Anything else I may be missing?
So what would I be getting myself into? I'm fully aware of things like food, vet bills, etc. But how difficult is a husky to train/housebreak? How will it do on its own in a fenced backyard when we're away? I know they're good in cold weather, but what about hot, humid Georgia summers? I understand their undercoat regulates body temp in both hot and cold, so will that and plenty of water be sufficient? Only real shade would be the house itself and trees on the outer edge of the property. I had all of the ones in the fenced area of the yard removed recently.
Anything else I may be missing?
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:03 am to S1C EM
Chicks love puppies. Congrats on getting some strange.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:04 am to S1C EM
South louisiana heat is ruff on them. We had a samoyed when i was a kid. Dog looked miserable most of the time in summer
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:09 am to S1C EM
Huskies are fairly headstrong/stubborn, require a lot of attention and exercise (because of their strong work drive), are kind of "one owner" dogs relative to other medium/large dogs and are really unsuited to the climate in the South.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:10 am to S1C EM
Don't buy a husky if you live in the south
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:11 am to S1C EM
I’ve never had one but I wouldn’t get one in the south. I’d feel bad for them in the summers so I wouldn’t enjoy them like I should. That’s just me though.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:12 am to S1C EM
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But how difficult is a husky to train/housebreak?
You don't want to keep a Husky inside. Friend of mine had one.
It ate his furniture. I'm not kidding.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:15 am to S1C EM
Shed like a MFer
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:19 am to LongueCarabine
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You don't want to keep a Husky inside. Friend of mine had one.
It ate his furniture. I'm not kidding.
I believe you. It would literally only be overnight and then back out in the morning. She wouldn't spend any considerable amount of time in the house during the day and certainly not if we aren't there.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:20 am to S1C EM
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How will it do on its own in a fenced backyard when we're away? I know they're good in cold weather, but what about hot, humid Georgia summers? I understand their undercoat regulates body temp in both hot and cold, so will that and plenty of water be sufficient? Only real shade would be the house itself and trees on the outer edge of the property. I had all of the ones in the fenced area of the yard removed recently.
I think that you probably will not be able to provide an environment that a Husky needs. This sounds dangerous.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:20 am to S1C EM
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our last dog was also pretty much outdoor only and my wife is still not big on the idea of letting a dog roam the house.
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Only real shade would be the house itself and trees on the outer edge of the property. I had all of the ones in the fenced area of the yard removed recently.
Having a dog with characteristics suitable to live in the Arctic instead live in a yard in Georgia with little shade. Sounds like a great idea.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:21 am to Scooba
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Shed like a MFer
This is the big reason for not keeping them inside. It's why our last wasn't allowed in (his hair was like porcupine needles and stuck into everything). I know they have two times per year where they are really bad. Outside of that, from what I've gathered, it's pretty normal as compared to other dogs.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:21 am to S1C EM
Do not get one. A bad choice. They were meant to pull sleds in Alaska not to be pets
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:21 am to S1C EM
They are awesome dogs. I had one and loved him. They are very loyal but need to know their place. He will challenge you to be the “lead dog” so make sure he knows who is on charge when he is a puppy.
He will be fine in the south. They have a double coat and they shed the undercoat in the summer and they don’t be overheat. I used to run 6-7 Miles a day with mine in the hot Alabama summer season.
They love to dig.
They love to run.
It’s not an indoor chill all day type dog. He will be that type of dog - AFTER you have worked him out in the morning.
He will be fine in the south. They have a double coat and they shed the undercoat in the summer and they don’t be overheat. I used to run 6-7 Miles a day with mine in the hot Alabama summer season.
They love to dig.
They love to run.
It’s not an indoor chill all day type dog. He will be that type of dog - AFTER you have worked him out in the morning.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:24 am to S1C EM
Yea, we said we would keep ours outside
And she wouldn’t be allowed in the new car
And she definitely wouldn’t sleep in our bed...
Try getting the wife with the new puppy to agree to all that.
good luck.
Just buy a roomba.
And she wouldn’t be allowed in the new car
And she definitely wouldn’t sleep in our bed...
Try getting the wife with the new puppy to agree to all that.
good luck. Just buy a roomba.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:24 am to TypoKnig
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Having a dog with characteristics suitable to live in the Arctic instead live in a yard in Georgia with little shade. Sounds like a great idea.
It's done successfully in many similar climates to mine. And again, their coats don't just keep them warm. They actually do the opposite as well.
I should probably say, we have moderate levels of shade. It's all based on time of day. There are trees at the fence, just not inside the fence. It's also a pretty wooded, private area surrounding us, too.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:24 am to S1C EM
You should plant some damn trees in your yard and get some shade. Then maybe get a dog that was bred for the cold.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:25 am to Scooba
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Try getting the wife with the new puppy to agree to all that.
Well, that's the thing. She's the one that DOESN'T want a dog inside.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:27 am to S1C EM
Worst shedding dog on the planet in warm temps.
Posted on 4/21/18 at 7:28 am to S1C EM
They shite like cows so you can make compost.
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