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joanna_piana
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 Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 08:13:59 AM
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Does anyone know anything about this breed. I understand they are very intelligent and need lots of mental stimulation. A colleague has had one pretty much dumped on her, he is 18 months and absolutely lovely but both her and her husband are out at work all day so really can't offer him a long term solution. I was sorely tempted but already have two lab crosses who are pretty low maintenance and not sure how a husky would get on with the two cats so don't think it would be fair really. Any ideas about rehoming this type of dog. He's been neutered so the breeder isn't interested as they had stipulated this must not be done!
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abcoboy
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 08:38:18 AM
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Not sure if this helps????
The Good Points
Friendly with people of all ages.
An honest dog- his body longuage and voice can be taken at face value- he says what he means.
He has no guarding instinct and will greet and kiss an intruder the same as any other visitor.
Gregarious- he likes company.
Youthful in outlook, he often reaches 14 years of age, sometimes 16 or more.
Robust athletic constitution.
Good travellers, new sights and sounds do not upset them.
Intelligent and michievous.
Easygoing and forgiving.
Clean, little or no doggy smell. Some people allergic to dogs can tolerate Siberian Husky fur.
Straightforward to groom.
Quiet. They do not often bark, but they do howl like a wolf- often just for the joy of it. This may be a disadvantage in some neighbourhoods.
They do not require as much food for their size as many other breeds.
Not fussy eaters (but see minus point 12).
Get on well with other well adjusted canines. However they will take up a challenge if offered.
The Minus Points
Not a one-man dog- any human will do- this may be seen as a lack of loyalty.
He will not guard your home or property.
Strong desire to run. If he gets free he will run so far he will be lost, if not hit by a car or train, or shot by a farmer.
Cannot be relied on to return to you on command. He will decide whether or not to return for himself, knowing that you cannot catch him.
Too independent and strong willed generally to be a candidate for obedience training/work.
Keen and efficient hunter and killer. Cannot be trusted with non-canine pets or livestock of any sort. On occasion been known to accept into the pack a cat that he is brought up with, but all others will be regarded as fair game. Please note - huskies have been known to kill cats, that they have lived happily with for many years, for no obvious reason.
Like any dog- must be exercised to keep him fit and contented, but this must be done ON lead.
Can be very destructive, especially when young and/or if left alone for a long time.
Needs company, either human or canine, and is miserable without it.
Needs a safely enclosed exercise area. Your garden must be fully fenced and secure. Six foot high fencing USUALLY enough. Check neighbours will not object to high fences. Take care he cannot dig his way out beneath it, and do not leave dustbins etc near the fence or he may use them to get over the top. Keep the garden gate locked, otherwise there is a risk that visitors, window cleaners etc may leave them open.
Your garden is unlikely to remain neat and tidy with a Sibe, rampaging happily within.
He needs correct feeding- breeders will be able to tell you which foods suit Sibes and which can cause problems.
Moults twice a year. The quantity of fur shed can surprise you, especially in spring when the winter coat is replaced by a shorter, thinner summer coat.
You need an understanding and experienced veterinary surgeon. Sibes are sensitive to some drugs, particularly anaesthetics, sedatives and tranquillisers. This is due to their relatively low metabolic rate and lack of body fat. Also the bulk of their fur can lead vets to overestimate their weight and so overdose them. Sibes should always be weighed accurately beforehand to avoid this.
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donna72_uk
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 08:54:10 AM
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Wow Victoria what good advice
I was just going to say a girl at our stables has got one he is a lovely dog but he does howl alot and im sure i hear him say words
He also will run and run if something distracts him when he is off the lead but he does normaly come back, well in his own time
She has also got a cat which of a night they sleep together |
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abcoboy
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 09:06:28 AM
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Hope it helps - I really wanted a husky a while back (so know all the websites to copy things from!) but Im sure I'd take it personally if it ran off from me never to return!! 
Then again i was strongly advised about getting a pure bred arab before I got Sophia (ohhh get something part bred instead, much more reliable) ... so glad I didnt listen - wish they could see her now calmly walking through rush hour traffic - so suppose it just depends on the dog?  |
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 09:08:20 AM
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| Wow thanks for that! Definately a no no for me then because I couldn't risk my kitties lives with him. I'll pass the info on to my colleague though as it might help her in vetting homes. |
Harthall Rashida RIP, Binley Ishara, Bouchan
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akitamom
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 6:36:25 PM
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| Great dogs,very similar to akitas,cannot be let off lead though as allready said due to the legging it,i went from GSDS to akitas and am very glad i did,all you can do is have the dog on a trail run and see how you get on....they can also be destructive if left alone for long periods with nothing to do. |
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Lanabanana
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 7:40:13 PM
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| And if they do moult like Akitas (which I would imagine they do), you really wouldn't believe how much hair they shed |
     
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akitamom
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 8:06:32 PM
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| Not sure if they moult like akitas,if they do then steer well clear....just kidding,akitas are good really apart from when they blow coat,if you are used to horses blowing there coat then you will be ok with an akita/husky.Can get a bit like a snow storm at times...local birds love me at the moment though. |
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Nick
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Posted - 12 Apr 2007 : 9:48:35 PM
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We own a Siberian Husky, she is a fanatstic dog,but very high maintenance,Her hunting instinct is acute,Her temprement is superb,
But she needs company and would be destructive if left alone,She is a 24/7 dog,
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polly
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 11:14:37 AM
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| Most SH are very destructive as they are a pack breed and have very strong insticts, there fore can develope seperation anxiety when left alone , ( destroy the kitchen when your out and howl A LOT). If the coat blowing is a problem you can buy a blaster, A high velocity blower that, when the coat is ready, you can use to blow all the moulting coat out, they generally enjoy this if they have been trained to accept it. I have one left over from my grooming business ( we use it when our border Terriers are wet , it blows them virtually dry) and lots of friends come and use it on all breeds of dog in the spring when all the dogs start to loose their coats.Its great for collies and retrievers, Burnese and Musterlanders too. Polly |
   
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