12 Realities New Husky Owners Must Accept

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Siberian Huskies are no doubt beautiful dogs. They are typically outgoing, alert, gentle, friendly, playful, energetic and intelligent.

According to the AKC Standard, the Siberian Husky “does not display the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs.”

husky 13Their exotic, wolf-like appearance makes Huskies appealing to many people, and their even temperament, love of other dogs and indifference to strangers makes them ideal family dogs.

Huskies have a zest for life that is unmatched by few breeds. Every time a Husky is outside, it's as if it's his first time and well into adulthood Huskies play with the vigor of a puppy.

They may seem like a good family dog for first time dog owners, but Huskies can often be “too much dog” for a novice.

They require extensive training and exercise in order maintain good behavior and only those with the time and energy to fully commit to a Husky should take on this breed.

But Husky owners agree, you get out of a Siberian Husky what you put into him, and these reliable dogs are worth the effort.

Check out the twelve realities new Husky owners must accept on the next page, and see if you can relate!

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  21. Valerie Novick Smith

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    I leave for 8 minutes to get lottos and you’d think I was gone for hours! That’s my canine security!! Howling like there’s no tmro! And the huskies next door howling when they hear mine!! To funny! Luv my fur babies!

  30. Neil Nabney

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    The only thing I can agree with is the zest for life and seemingly unending puppy like playfulness. But I’ve found sash to be quite the opposite to some of this. I was a 1st time dog owner and getting a husky was the best thing I’ve ever done. Sash eats sleeps and lives in the house.
    He likes other dogs but would be very domineering over them, even dogs bigger than him though that doesn’t happen too often as he’s a biiiigggg lad. He’d be bigger than almost all female malamutes and more than hold his own with the big males.
    He’s so friendly and so switched on. My niece has a fear of dogs. To see sash with her would make you cry. He totally loses his “crash through stuff” boisterous nature and becomes so gentle with her. He did this from an 8 week old pup. It was never taught. He is basically always of lead except near roads. He is very very protective of us and any aggression towards us, especially at me he becomes a very different dog. He is also very protective of the home and will bark and get agitated at strangers at the door etc if they go into the garden or if he just gets a bad vibe from them. I don’t know if his bond with me and my family has been born out of him coming into my life at a time my health is poor? But I kid you not. I got him at 8 weeks old. He cried first 2 nights so I brought his bed onto mine. 3rd night I was very poorly and that wee pup stood watch at my bedroom door all night and ever since he lies. At or outside my bedroom door. If I’m quite poorly he won’t leave my side or let anyone near me without command. He’s my best friend and honestly? If your prepared for the hair and the exercise. I say get a husky, 1st dog or not.

  31. Neil Nabney

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    The only thing I can agree with is the zest for life and seemingly unending puppy like playfulness. But I’ve found sash to be quite the opposite to some of this. I was a 1st time dog owner and getting a husky was the best thing I’ve ever done. Sash eats sleeps and lives in the house.
    He likes other dogs but would be very domineering over them, even dogs bigger than him though that doesn’t happen too often as he’s a biiiigggg lad. He’d be bigger than almost all female malamutes and more than hold his own with the big males.
    He’s so friendly and so switched on. My niece has a fear of dogs. To see sash with her would make you cry. He totally loses his “crash through stuff” boisterous nature and becomes so gentle with her. He did this from an 8 week old pup. It was never taught. He is basically always of lead except near roads. He is very very protective of us and any aggression towards us, especially at me he becomes a very different dog. He is also very protective of the home and will bark and get agitated at strangers at the door etc if they go into the garden or if he just gets a bad vibe from them. I don’t know if his bond with me and my family has been born out of him coming into my life at a time my health is poor? But I kid you not. I got him at 8 weeks old. He cried first 2 nights so I brought his bed onto mine. 3rd night I was very poorly and that wee pup stood watch at my bedroom door all night and ever since he lies. At or outside my bedroom door. If I’m quite poorly he won’t leave my side or let anyone near me without command. He’s my best friend and honestly? If your prepared for the hair and the exercise. I say get a husky, 1st dog or not.

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