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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488 thoughts on “12 Realities New Husky Owners Must Accept”

  10. Wade Boone

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    Huskies DO DISPLAY POSSESSIVE GUARD DOG traits. Just differently then most guard dogs. Huskies are a pack animal. If trained right , your the alpha male. They look to you for decisions. I’ve had several, no stranger ever got within 10′ of my daughters without a warning growl to back off. I lived in a small community where nobody locks their doors. My cousin swears 1 of my dogs tried to eat him when he walked in the house with nobody home lol. I physically threw my brother in law out of my house one night, after that my dogs wouldn’t even let him out of the car if he was dumb enough to come over with my sister.

  39. Tina Ullman

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    We have 2. 1 is VERY protective. 1 does NOT give out “kisses” but will stand forehead to forehead for affection. They have never slept on our bed, they can be aggressive with other dogs. Wouldn’t trade them for the world, but you can’t assume all dogs of a certain breed are the same.

  44. James Colby Slater

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    Ours was supposedly a Siberian Husky… But she acts more like a wolf… She’s skittish around people and she has a crate that she goes in and lays down to be alone and she doesn’t like kids or even other dogs really and very rarely will she run and play…. I think she has more wolf in her lol

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