As a cat person, I knew Siberian Huskies would be a great idea Also, I'm gonna move to a place with a fair bit of snow so that I can make use of what they're bred for, pulling sleds lol
I knew a guy who bred huskies. I recall him mentioning that a key to keeping them healthy, happy and well-behaved is exercise. Like, a LOT of exercise. They are an incredibly athletic breed and if the owners aren't up for going on regular walks of significant distance, problems are going to come their way.
That's a huge problem with majority of breeds. Lazy ppl go and get dogs that were at least partially bred to be working dogs, and then expect them to just lay around and watch tv with them. They get so much anxiety and stress from not having a job to do and a way to burn off energy.
i have a husky, she’s the most chilled out, most well behaved dog and is completely the opposite to all these videos that say they’re difficult to train, any dog can be a well behaved dog, it just depends if the owner has the capabilities of actually training him/her
@@gaydolfbitler what's a metre? JK I wish we all were on the metric system.. we have dogs here in US called Greyhound which is similar but rarely used as pets. Altho that should be changing bc of the crack down on the dog racing industry and abuse. ... But I work at a kennel and have never seen one brought in as a pet in the 2 years I've been there
From what I've heard, Huskies naturally run 100 miles per day when in their outdoor environment, and they are working class dogs, and all working class dogs need to be given proper accommodations to what they are used to. I have a "Yorkshire Terrier" or a "Yorkie" as most know them as. People think of them as the little Grandma dog, but my parents got one, and he's a fierce hunter. Terrier breeds were bred to hunt rodents and snakes. My dog loves hunting every moment he can. When my parents go out to run errands or w/e, he will cry non-stop to go out, and we will be out there, while he hunts, for up to an hour at a time. I take him out multiple times per day. We are usually outside for a few hours per day, depending.
ANYONE WHO WANTS A HUSKY PLEASE READ: I own two Huskies, both i adopted when they were around 5 and are now 10 and 12. for one, i am their 2nd owner and the other his 7th. There is a reason despite being an expensive pure breed there are so many in shelters where I'm from. The short version: huskies are great dogs....to watch other people own. Longer version: 1. so much brushing and too much hair. 2. too much leash pulling if you let them (that's a fun thing you have to learn - how to walk a dog that is bred to pull and that's all they want to do. doesn't matter if someone else taught them how to walk if they can get away with it when you walk them they'll do it. i assure you no length of walking will slow their pace. once stopped to tie my shoelace 6hours into a hike and the damn dog just kept pulling and screaming case we stopped - didn't look back once) 3. long walks, hikes and runs (they can struggle exercising in heat so in summer that's very early mornings and late night exercises) 4. loud screaming (try and bathe one; people will think you're murdering them.) 5. escape artists (my backyard design is inspired by a prison yard) 6. diggers of holes (its where they chill, they like to have lots of spots so just accept it) 7. killers of small animals (Birds, rodents, lizards, thankfully no snakes or cats yet. several attempts have been made on echidnas but thankfully all have been unharmed. I can't say the same thing for the 10-year-old and no, he still hasn't learnt. The 12-year-old still hates all other dogs and is a psychopath that tolerates the 10yo. She likes to find mice and store their bodies underneath her outside bed. once caught her putting a puncture wound in a mouse and calmly sat and watched it spasm in pain before i put it out of its misery). 8. will run from you like you're an evil straight out of a horror film (a skill i never thought i'd obtain but here i am; a pro at spear-tackling dogs) Summary - 45% of the time they know what you want but dont feel like doing it. 45% are too busy with something else they don't see or hear you. The remaining 10% they're at home, with nothing else to do but demand pats and food. If someone actually read this far, wow. if you still want a husky - good luck to you, my friend. Edit: because some people seem to miss the point of the post. no, I don't hate my dogs, i find them sweet, they're perfect for my active lifestyle and a joy to be with. Its wonderful your husky isnt remotely like what i listed but i assure you, what i listed is very common and needs extensive training. Yes, i have trained my dogs and yes they will listen to me. this post was not about how well i have trained my huskies, it's about how much of a pain in the ass the breed is and what you can expect for someone who has never owned the breed before. Often when you just tell someone if they want this breed it needs really strict training and takes a lot of effort and hard work - they think 'ok no worries i can do that' and then they get one and get hit with the harsh reality of just how stubborn they can be and how challenging it is. How much time, money and effort goes into training and learning how to correct them, the time it takes to groom them every day, the time and effort it takes to exercise them every day. the list goes on. often new husky owners, particularly those that relinquish them, have no experience with owning a dog, or have only owned a smaller breed and never a stubborn working breed. They wanted it for its looks or some other frivolous reason like Game of Thrones and when it becomes too much they relinquish them or just keep them locked up in the backyard. i am part of a husky club for my region/state where meetups are made for bikejoring and other events are held for huskies. The club is often contacted by shelters and members are asked to foster/adopt relinquished huskies. as a result, i've been the foster carer for a few huskies. Where Im from, any application for a shelter husky (doesn't matter which shelter) you will only ever be considered if you have owned the breed before because it shows the shelter the applicant knows exactly what they're getting into, have experience in training/correcting bad behaviours and are less likely to return the dog.
Really once they get past 3 years old they settle down a bit. The only real problem is that they are incredibly intelligent and cunning. They like to play and will play tricks on you. If you treat them with respect and engage their intellect so they don't get bored, then they get in less trouble. Mine loves communication and learning . Once I figured out her games and communication style we were good.
The loud screaming is real! We almost the police called on our neighbor because we thought the dog was being abused or something. It would scream like that all the time and the dog was literally fine, I could see it from my balcony. I honestly don’t think they should allow those types of dogs in apartments. It is so disturbing and difficult to work where a dog is screaming like that.
The Husky/Malamute I adopted from a rescue fits this description. Anytime he misbehaves I take him for a car ride and stop in the shelter parking lot. Ask him if he wants to move back in. His behavior smartens right up. I swear that the dog understands everything I say to him but chooses to ignore about 83.9% of it. I wouldn't trade him for anything. He's my ride or die doggo.
This is my husky exactly. Except she also likes to bite children (really just warning grabs, but teeth to skin none the less) and is toy and food aggressive to children. I feel so bad now because she flinches occasionally when you move your hand too quick towards her. I was taught by family to whip the dog on the snout when she was bad (probably drew blood on my 3yo son at the time 15 or more times when she was a puppy) I didn't know what else to do. I no longer whip her at all after doing real research. She loves cuddling on her terms and the only time she stays still is when you pet her. But she does occasionally flinch from fast movements towards her face. Luckily she no longer bites my son, although she will nip at him.
Truly as a bystander, huskies are a breed that are fun to see others own. The amount of patience, effort and time you have to dedicate to those fluff balls is insane.
I would like to have a german shepard dog one day but afraid it might be too hard to train and handle also might need large space to live/not good for apartments and not good with kids, or a Bichon frise but afraid of them being large sheders and having behavior problems. Any one have any ideas on these breeds?
@@mimosakura795 if you're living in an apartment I'd recommend a smaller dog. For simple reasons: most smaller dogs are easier to care for. Require less space. And that pet deposit won't be so expensive. Most rental places will reject big dogs for their size and the fear of them being too aggressive. For ease I'd personally recommend a terrier of some kind. They're sweet dogs, and in my experience easy to train. Plus there's so many different types of terriers. As for a bichon frise (bc I initially forgot to put this in lolol oops). I don't think it'd be a problem if you got them groomed every now and then. Most groomers will/should use thinning scissors on dogs with thick fur. As for their behavior I can't say bc I've never owned one before. But I have friends who have owned them and they have nothing bad to say about them. I just truly think it depends on how you raise them and treat them on the daily. That's pretty much how it is with most breeds because they respond to the treatment they receive. Like the saying "treat them how you'd want to be treated"
@@princessuni767 Thankyou, I'm new to owning dogs but after getting my apartment I didn't know what type of breed I should get. I might look into the terrier and bichon frise breeds.
@@mimosakura795 no problem :^) I love when people ask for advice on animal care as opposed to just going in blind. It's better for both the owner and the pet that way. Keeping both of yall safe and happy.
They tolerate heat better than dogs without an undercoat or a restrictive respiratory path. UGA football mascot UGGA stands on a bag of ice on the sidelines in the heat. His doghouse is often air conditioned.
@@GamingNexus21 A friend of mentioned he had always wanted a Husky, but thought it would be cruel for our climate (Georgia). I told him it wasn’t a problem and met him at a dog park that had multiple frequent Huskies. He has had “Tonga” for over a year now.
This is actually not true. Huskies are specifically bred for dramatically cold weather and a lot of people think this means that they tolerate warm weather poorly, but in actuality they tolerate cold weather so well because their double coat essentially functions like a thermos. They stay warm in cold weather, but they also stay cool in hot weather. They do have other specific breeding features that help them stay warm more than they help them stay cool (the famous "husky ball" does nothing for them in warm weather), but generally speaking, they are as well-adapted to heat as any other breed. In fact, huskies handle heat better than pug-nosed breeds, who struggle to ventilate and cool themselves properly even in only slightly warm weather. My husky does get worn out faster in the summer than the winter (he LOVES when it gets cold out, though, to the point where it becomes a challenge to keep up with him), but where I live it hits 100+ F/40+ C every year and he still demands to go out in it and run around and have fun. In short: Huskies handle heat about as well as any other breed and significantly better than some others who struggle to ventilate properly. This is not a hard rule, but generally if you are not struggling from the heat, your husky probably is not either.
I thought they were cute until I saw my cousin with his tired haggard face and he said he had to hire a sitter to take care of her dog because that dog was loud af and even murdered the mutt dog her mom keeps as a pet. they are so dangerous around kids because he mauled a two year old and is causing her the owner the worst stress she ever had and regretted having a husky with the worst behavior. ps she even took her dog to doggy school for 4 years and the dog is still the same. the dog was never hit not even once but the dog also almost mauled a poodle and killed a shitzu in the doggy school. the dog wasn't put down it is still alive but the owner decided to live in the enclosed farm where she just lets her dog run around without bothering the neighbors with its obnoxious midnight or almost all night howls
@David Navratil exactly! We've had four Siberian Huskies. All listed well. They are chatty, but so much fun. They got some personality & a little sass.
Try a southeast Asian village dog. It will turn around and just look at you with the look that screams " I will do as I so please you stupid human" then proceed to try and hunt and kill every deer in the vicinity
Thank you for mentioning the issues with Frenchies! It's heartbreaking, but the over breeding is causing serious physical problems with their breathing and their eyes coming out of their sockets
I puppy sit a frenchie.... And will never want a frenchie they have so many health issues I never seen a dog with this many issues back to back and literally sound like a pig! Lol.
I’ve only seen ONE well behaved Husky. The guy literally walks the dog off leash and it follows him without being a menace to society. He can be a bit too much for other dogs with how rough he plays, but damn do I love that dog lol.
This is my little husky, I got so lucky with Reyka. Never howls or screams and trusts me implicitly. I’m her third owner but I am her person and she is my little baby.
As someone who has a husky they are very stubborn and it takes awhile but mine is extremely well behaved. They just have a bigger personality than other dogs
My sister got a husky as her first dog. The thing barely listens to anyone though she’s still young atm (the dog). I once asked her if she regretted getting her and she told me “I don’t regret getting her, I regret getting her as my first dog”
I got a husky as my first dog. I made it a point to him that if he thinks he’s stubborn, i’m 10x worse and i will have my way. We have had many stare downs when he was growing up. I have very little issues with him. For me, that’s the key to training a husky. 😂
The absolute number one thing for raising a husky is making sure they get TONS of exercise. My husky gets walked 2 hours a day (1 hour in the morning and again at night), he gets played with in between walks, and sometimes he's still too energetic and we have to take him to daycare just to burn his energy off. He is also 9 years old and slowing down, so imagine the energy requirements of a husky puppy. That alone is a huge commitment, but if you can wear a husky down, they are much better behaved than when they're bouncing off the walls hyper. If you fail to give them that exercise, they get destructive, noisy, and much harder to keep under control. Wish your sister luck! They are definitely difficult for first time dog owners, but their playful personalities are so much fun.
Not to mention the 76% of all dog attacks are done by XL bullies. He thinks they were bred to be calmer pitbulls when in reality they were bred to be a bigger pit
My bf is a dog groomer and the amount of frustration he gets simply bc ppl don’t know how to brush a dog is insane. Ppl really come in there w their golden doodles, haven’t brushed them since the day they were born and expect him not to shave the dog down… it’s so ridiculous. Then yell at him and say they’re going to tell their friends not to come to him bc they don’t know how to take care of their dog.. it really comes full circle but they’re so blind they can’t even see that they themselves are the problem. Also, he has pictures of dogs so matted to the skin that they have open wounds, it’s just sad and so unfair to the poor dog
I'm a dog groomer, trainer, and standard poodle owner. I entirely agree with your bf, and those doodles act like spoiled toddlers with entitled Karen mothers.
That is stupid, i have four dogs a husky mix, two full breed german shepards, and a ful brrad pug, and as a dog owner i have brushed them a lot just to Get fur and more fur like it they're going to go fur-less tho its jist their undercoat is crazy, now for your situation the customer is stupid because the amount of curly fur dog have is crazy because (i have just seen videos of them) of how easy their fur can matt up to the point shaving is the only choice
100% I am a dog groomer as well and one time there was a pet parent that had a extremely matted doodle and she wanted it to only be a light trim all over but we told her it had to be shaved and she got super defensive and started saying that last time the dog got shaved he got all “embarrassed” and “depressed” so she insisted on trying to brush out the Matting,( which you can’t brush matting out if it’s tight to the skin) poor dog was yelping in pain…she then realized we were right and dog got shaved with a 10# nose to toes. Something about doodles man they aren’t the smartest dogs either most of them are spoiled brats
I’ve been fostering and training huskies for over 20 years. My current one came to me with food and possession aggression due to the shit situation she came from, but I trained her out of it within a month. They can be a difficult breed. You basically have to treat them like perpetual toddlers. If you can handle a 3 year old human, you can handle a husky. They do have their down-sides. They bury everything they can, so they are big diggers. They make Houdini look like a birthday clown with how good of escape artists they can be. They’re very hyper, even in old age. They’re needy, so separation anxiety is almost a given. Overall though, they’re great companions, especially if you like the outdoors.
Completely irrelevant but I used to live by this old guy who had two massive huskies. He’d always walk around the neighborhood with these two dogs, their leashes in one hand and a poop bucket in the other. If you look up my old address on google earth you can see him walking down the street. Thanks for cheering me up with your huskies, husky guy
I owned a hybrid husky, and as soon as he met my sister, he decided that that was his person and wouldn’t leave her side and he would only listen to her so long story short he now lives with my sister, and I visit him all the time because I know my sister makes him extremely happy. When we had to keep him because she went into labor, he wouldn’t stop howling her name until she came and got him lol
I'm learning people don't know how to train/own a Husky. While he can get stubborn, he's very smart. What's funny is he doesn't howl, growl, and barely ever barks unless he wants something like needing to go outside.
@@XMeK both are companions. Neither is better than the other. You can play fetch with a dog, hunt with it. You can get back home and sit down with a cat in your lap. Both are one of nature's finest therapies.
I've owned two Huskies, They need TONS of exercise, they will argue with your every word, they are prey driven (my female would snatch birds flying through our yard did she eat them? Nope!), they shed hair to no end, they dig holes, they escape all the time. BUT, they are fun!😂
I live in the United States, but as a dog groomer, I can say I've hardly seen a well-trained husky in my area. The last apartment complex I lived in, I saw at least 5 husky owners, and our apartments were not at all spacious enough to be housing a husky. They always come into the salon freaking out because they never leave the house.
My husky is weird. She is very quiet, and very calm after she got over her puppy phase. She does strange stuff though, like she will tug on your pants legs if she wants attention, she will make little squeaking noises every now and then, and she actually loves to do her little tricks. (Shake, roll over, stand up, etc) I don't know if I just won the husky lottery, but she is the most well behaved and cuddly dog I have ever had.
She sounds a lot like my German Shepherd. Everyone tried to warn me that they are aggressive, loud, and highly energetic dogs. Then I got my fat princess, and all she ever wanted to do was stay attached to my legs, and have her butt scratched. Just super quiet and chill. She refused to play tug of war or to chew on chew toys. She would let me put them in her mouth, hold them for a bit, then drop them to come get pet. She'd pick them up if I told her to grab XYZ "baby", but drop them again as soon as she was done with her task. She never barked, never growled, never bit. She would gently grab the bottom of people's pants and guide them where she wanted them, but even if you stuck your hand in her mouth, she would do her best to keep her mouth open wide. The ONE time she got aggressive threw me off. She was sleeping next to me, then suddenly jumped up with all the fur on her back standing up, teeth fully bared. I thought my son has just come in the front door, but it turned out it was a burglar. Without seeing him, she knew he wasn't supposed to be there and went after him. She didn't bite him, but she had him pinned until the cops came. I still miss my princess, she was the best dog ever.
Mine's similar though she's a mix with Shepherd in her. Doesn't make a peep unless she's grumpy or needs attention and is super food motivated so she'll do tricks whenever unless she feels like she doesn't have space lol. Mine doesn't cuddle though...
The biggest problem with dog ownership is people not using dogs for their purpose. Those Huskies were doing what they were bred to do and I'm sure were very content with it, but people expect them to behave the same when they spend all of their time sitting on a couch. It's the same reason most Jack Russels are so insane, they're rat dogs, not pets.
We had a French Bulldog. Little Lexie was an absolute sweetheart, doted on my old mongrel and just adored my mother. She suddenly died at just 6 years old earlier this summer. To say our hearts are broken would be an understatement. We recently adopted a 4-month-old English Bulldog who is completely different to our Frenchie, but so loved. She has put the smile back on my Dad's face and filled up that little broken space in his heart, so I love her. My old mongrel tolerates her existence until it's time for dental sticks, at which point my old girl becomes best friends with the English Bully and she hoovers up all the bits that the puppy can't figure out.
Glad to hear your father found his happiness back. Surely Men in Black was a huge hit, but why pick the same exact high-risk breed after experiencing firsthand how grossly designed they are known for? My dog also suffers from health issues. He unfortunately got to be like that because of our human narcissism who find that cute, and i already know i can't do it again. Next, if i get one, I'd rather get the most hideous bastard, but healthy companion, over any epileptic cutesy without a functionable nose that's probably gonna need meds and surgeries just to barely reach old age.
To me it's like all the dogs bred with short noses because they're just being born to have continuous breathing and physical problems, then huskies because I've never met one that wasn't extremely needy and loud (they're all super nice, just so much work that most owners don't realise)
You are absolutely right. For 10 years I bred and showed Bull Terriers (the Target dog.) Almost every pure bred dog has health problems and IMHO it's because people have no education in genetics, and they breed their dogs into uselessness. Which is why I have two mutts today.
I’ve met a pretty scary husky, but he was a guard dog. It killed the other guard dog one day, no one ever knew why. I think they were both huskies who lived together for like 8 years
Yes I hate hearing dogs like pigs struggle breathe it feels so cruel they were brought into this world by someone who knew they’d struggle and I feel helpless watching them suffer. I like how people are starting to breed pigs with other smaller breeds and we’re getting some adorable pug mixes with long enough snouts to breathe.
I bought a malamute puppy thinking it was a husky from a sister in law. To my surprise, he grew to 95lbs, I had a groomer tell me that I actually, in fact, owned a malamute.
i have one mixed with a golden retriever and he’s so stubborn. he refuses to listen a lot and is impulsive, despite our best edits to train him. idk if that’s malamute traits though
Had huskies for the last 15 or so years and you're so right. They're definitely more cat than dog but it's awesome! They all have differing personalities and with dedication and patience can be trained... to a certain degree haha
For someone who grew up with 22 huskies, every time I hear this I get equally annoyed. This is a breed that is *literally* meant to sled and work hard physically. They’re not a city dog, they’re not an apartment dog, and their fur makes them not suitable for living inside. They need their own huge enclosure outside with a big enough dog house, and if you’re not using them for sledding then you need to prepare yourself to be an extremely active person and take them out a couple hours every single day, every single month, every single year.
Remember, these are the same people that will buy a sports car n crash said vehicle because they have 0 driving experience n then will complain that cars are unsafe to drive 🤷🏾♂️
@@animeanime7849 there was nothing to dispute, this was his personal opinion. That's like trying to dispute the fact that I like the color blue. All we were saying is people get certain breeds of dogs, but can not take care of them properly, so of course it's the dog that is the issue n not the ill equipped owner who did little to no research before buying said dog.
What about Shih-tzu? They absolutely destroy doors, sing to high pitches no matter what, and bark for 2 minutes straight when they hear you drop a feather, plus they are like goats
i have one and she is very sweet and loves ppl, her only issues are that she gets overexcited by people easily and doesn’t listen to us, and that she tries to chase cars bc she’s not very intelligent lol
then my shih tzu is the most stoic and chill of them all, mine doesnt cry, even as a puppy. shes 8yo now. only time she cried is when she gave birth and docs tried normal birth but cant and decided to do ceasarian. doesnt try to do anything but sleep and beg for pets and play. only barks for food.
If you hate your neighbors pull out a harmonica and let the little shiht sing away. Lol that little howling was the least of our concerns with our shih tzu although her piercing bark and screaming every time her dad came in the door was a little too much and completely unstoppable. It was the fact that she had so much energy that she wouldn’t sleep at night and would cry/bark each night right next to us for weeks straight no matter what we did to fix it (I wish the prozac her vet recommended for anxiety had worked). And the fact that she has terrible lifelong dermatological issues and allergies and very expensive monthly vet bills for shots and her extensive history of medicine, fancy shampoo, hypoallergenic food, and preventative bodily destruction gear like coats, boots, and a cone. And the fact that she’s 5 and potty trained but acts like she isn’t even when you’re in the same room as her. There’s also the constant grooming and the fact that she likes to immediately become the dirtiest dog in the world by rolling around in shit and getting matted up. But I think despite all that we gave her back to her original owner because she’s entirely disobedient, not affectionate and acts like she doesn’t like us but just wants us to entertain her always. The good thing is she’s much happier being back in her original home, my jack russell is way less neurotic and grumpy, and the disagreements that my fiancé and I have about how to handle her have ceased.
I've had a siberian husky. You are absolutely correct. They are more cat than dog. A cat with intense energy that's easily bored, gets into all sorts of trouble and does not give a damn if you are displeased. 😂
Sounds like how my mini Australian Shepherd is. I was saying she's more cat like and gets major zoomies all over. She's 5 months old. Maybe she'll eventually calm down once past puppy stage.
@@Creighton_V I have a 2 year old mini Australian shepherd, and she’s calmed down a little bit. She’s kind of like a cat too, but she also lives with cats so she learned some things from them lol
Owner of a French bulldog here, thankfully no behavioural issues my end with him, he is very obedient, very well socialised, well exercised and thankfully has no health issues, I have fed him a raw diet since 8 weeks old, and it has done wonders for him. The only one issue I have is he has a fear of walking on laminate or tiled flooring as he slipped when visiting my mums house and now that fear has stayed with him. Apart from that, he is an absolutely blinding dog with a wonderful temperament and personality.
@@junewalker595 Yes absolutely I checked the KC Register for breeders in my area, initially I wasn't planning on getting a Frenchie because it was almost like everyone was getting one purely for a fashion statement and Ive never played along with trends. I was actually looking for a Brussels Griffon breed. When I found my Mack I fell head over heels, and haven't looked back, he is just an awesome dog, my dog walker uses him as a support dog for dogs he walks that are really nervous as Mack tends to calm them down and make them feel safe.
There is a reason huskies make fantastic sled dogs. They love to run and they need the exercise or they go crazy! Plus the more snow there is outside the happier they are!
@@meganboyer5782 they breed to believe they were literal messangers and guards of the gods. so yes almost as bad as cats who were all breed to think they were gods.
I absolutely agree! I have 4 and they really do train each other. Having a single husky would be a nightmare. With a pack they are able to expend extra energy with each other.
While you're not theoretically wrong, they will expend energy on each other... it's still horrible advice for the average working class person with limited space, time, and most importantly liability coverage for that many rambunctious dogs...
@@philawsonfur at this point you don't get a dog or you get the most lazy dog that doesnt need more then 1 hour of interaction with it a day.. aka don't take a dog at that point
@@philawsonfurhuskies are pack animals and are prone to separation anxiety. So for those reasons alone I can attest to the fact that it's better to have more than 1. We got 1 female and then went back and got her sister the next day because we knew they would be happier overall having companionship for when we weren't around. Huskies are known to be extremely high energy but a lesser known fact is that they play rough with one another...it's not aggressive and there's nothing dangerous about it but it's better for them to have each other to play with if possible; they learn how to play, they figure out their hierarchy, learn to communicate with one another etc. Please keep in mind that I'm not pulling this out of thin air...this is all from raising my two female husky sisters from puppies. Now, obviously people have to work and not everyone is a home owner but if you can't make the commitment to meet a dog's needs (regardless of what breed they are) then you shouldn't have them. I wouldn't recommend a husky (let alone more than one) to someone living in an apartment. If an apartment dweller does have a husky they should be aware of the needs of this dog. Tldr: more than 1 husky is optimal for their sake and subsequently yours as their owner. If you can't meet their basic needs, don't get one.
I absolutely love huskies. I could NEVER own one. I know damn well I couldn't keep them active enough to be happy, and I know from experience how destructive they can be when they're not properly exercised.
Huskies are sassy and too intelligent for their own good. A cat is accurate. Mine likes to rub and lean against my legs like a cat does, but she weighs 75lbs so she'll nearly knock me over 😂
@@goawayihavecommentstomake1488 she's 21% malamute 16% husky 15% german shepherd, 15% great Pyrenees, 2% wolf and great dane and a few others. Her puppies are 80-110lbs. She's the small one lol
@@crazyaz7161 “They wouldn’t hurt a fly.” That’s literally the exact stereotype of XL owners until one day one of those cheeky bastards eats a fucking child.
@@crazyaz7161nah definitely the over breeding plays a role human aggression is a no no in the breed but there are so many being pumped out just a for some quick cash that the neurotic ones are taking names
I own two Siberian huskies. They are well into their teen years. Still as young as ever and they refuse to learn that SCREAMING WILL NOT MAKE YOUR FOOD BE MADE FASTER
Yes mines is the same diva behavior and gets mad if her food isn't served first 😂 I just hurry up bc it can be annoying the consistency of howling bc they want their food .
Lucky owner of a husky cat here, mine is a former streetdog and it took me about half a year to teach her all the basics. Now she goes with me on sailing trips, I take her with me to skateparks and on vacation and only have her on leash when I'm in the city. She listens very well and is probably the calmest dog I've ever met. She always stays by my side and follows me around and even understands commands like "to the left" or "go around". I'm well aware that I lucked out with her because I have never had a dog before and very little experience with training (though I did follow some classes before I got her to make sure I was able to give her a stable and safe home, because she does have some trauma) we've been best buds for four years now and she really is just a big cat
My husky was very disobedient in the frist 2 years of his life, but since then he really transformed. He does not run away from home any more (that being said, i do walk him every day for 4 hours so he does not need to do more walking on his own), he listens to my commands without hesitation and also knows navigation commands like your husky :) He is well behaved and even stays away from cats when I tell him not to touch them. With people he is the sweetest of boys and likes to sing the song of his people ❤ I have 0 regrets getting a husky
I'm a 2 time Husky owner, and yeahhhhh it's true. If you don't get a Husky as a puppy, good luck training it; you better hope the first owner did a good job! My current dog I basically had to train as rigidly and regimented as if he was one of my Junior Marines and it took a lot of repetition, time, effort and discipline. There are times he still doesn't want to listen, and probably wouldn't, had I not taught him his commands in Russian before English (the Russian are his "You're in trouble" commands now and they actually work most of the time when he's being defiant). He's my best friend and my cuddly fuzzbutt, but raising and training him from puppyhood was a lot of work compared to the other dog breeds I've spent extensive time with.
I saw the last dog, heard what he said and busted out laughing. Spot on. I have a 15 year old red and a 12 year old that has some malamute in her, raised the red from a furball, and I am still working on training her. She lost her hearing about 4 years back, you want a challenge, teach a deaf husky.. she has gotten pretty good with hand signals. The fur is epic. I rescued the younger one when she was 6, they had her in a small cage with 8' high walls that she escaped easily. Thats how I met her, saw her strolling around the small town in the snow, looking for cats to eviscerate. They were going to put her down so I took her in. She has finally figured out that the Iron Will whistle is her cue to come get a treat from outside. Otherwise I can't get her in even on the -15F nights. I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan where we get 150 to 300 inches of snow every winter, and I have about 3 acres fenced off for them to run and play in the snow. Its like husky heaven with soft spots to sleep all over the house, snow to romp in, hotdogs as treats, and a full bowl of food always out for them. I warn people who want one. They are NOT easy dogs and they are not apartment dogs, they need space to run and explore. Good luck keeping them in and your house unchewed before they are 2. the fur is Epic. REALLY epic.
Huskies are a lifestyle. They are an old, hard working breed. They need purpose. You have to be either extremely active, or they will mess your house and maybe even bite you out of anxiety.
I just lost my Husky in October, she was 10 y/o. She was the most well behaved and loving dog you’d ever meet. Yes, she was difficult to train and very wild as a puppy, but it was 100% worth it. You get used to all the hair, now that she’s gone, I miss all the hair through the house. Huskies need just a little extra attention and love, but they are worth it
Lost my 14 year old male husky in sept.....the stories I could tell would shock people, however this dog had a soul and spirit that could cut you to the soul with one look.....best friend I will ever have....he wasn't a pet but an equal. The effort it takes to develope a relationship with a husky is something most people will not tolerate, but if you are willing to make life sacrifices for the dog then it might be the best dog you will ever encounter.
I have 3 huskies and I completely agree. My oldest is 11 years and I put my total heart and soul into training her. The most intelligent and stubborn dog I have ever met.
I 100% agree with everything said here 💯 especially about frenchies. BUT I will say that I have a husky mix that’s mixed with another spitz breed and he’s definitely independent and has all of the typical husky traits. But he was really quick to train and eager to please though I am a professional dog trainer and choose to work with a lot of those breeds and work with him everyday, I still think if anyone puts in the time with huskys, do their research, and give them what they need and we’re bred to do, they are 100% capable of learning solid obedience and even the fancy stuff people see on a lot of online videos. He’s super solid with off leash recall, etc. The cat comment had me ☠️🪦🤣 it’s so true.
More cat than dog.. say no more. I completely agree. Also the damage irresponsible breeders do to breeds, and the amount of dogs needing rehoming, due to selling to unprepared owners.
@@tedd7661 it's both. There are some breeders just in it for the money. They don't have any idea about how to assess the breeding dogs, assess the litter, etc. They're equally as ignorant as the buyers, if even more to blame as such, because they're just in it for the money. I will also say this though, even the most educated person (as far as trying to do research ahead of time) is still going to be vastly ignorant compared to actual hands on. Think of it like first, middle, third child problem regarding experience.
As a husky owner I can attest to that. Like a big house cat! So independent. We call him our bimbo, because he brings the looks but certainly not the brains. Very cuddly, talkative, and the kids favourite Edit: he has also destroyed everything in my yard, and their replacement. Lawn completely dug up. Its a 3 acre yard too. They need attention, exercise and almost constant supervision if you like anything you own
My husky is the opposite. Only bad behaviour he showed was off leash behaviour and being an escape artist. Other then that he’s as smart as my cane corso, learns new tricks easily and is very well behaved and super chill.
@@joshrichards3467 half your luck! Glad to hear it. Such a great personality these dogs. Mine has improved a lot too. Was a puppy at the time. Although last week he climbed a tree, pulled a koala out and killed it 😳
I owned a wonderful husky for 12.5 years until he recently passed. He was a gem of a dog and always was very happy and well adjusted. I do however recognize this was do in large part to him just kind of being wired that way. We were extremely lucky with him.
@@rastaman5354 no hate to huskies at all, but 'stubborn' and 'super easy to train' sound like they might contradict each other :p i had a cat i'd define as stubborn (also awesome, compassionate, lazy & death on four legs to pidgeons). he was NOT easy to train ^^
My parents had 2 huskies when we were growing up. (In a big city) their only missing in life was to run away. Literally. This was a daily occurrence. They would run as fast and as far as possible and they wouldn’t even turn their head when you’d call their names. It was a nightmare! Also want to include, my Mom would run these 2 every single day, for about 3-5 miles up and down hills, so it wasn’t like they weren’t getting enough exercise! But they could be completely asleep and the moment the front door would creak open, it was a wrap. They were gone!
@@shiftingears123 except you can't train the agression out of these dogs fully, they can still revert to nature. It's why one of the parent dogs were BANNED it's WHY this dog exists in the 1st place (nurture didn't work with parent dog so they tried crossbreeding to try to take it out of the dogs new breed, also not working). You can train a tiger, it might act like a house cat, but IF it ever decided to attack it has the power to kill (as do these dogs, principle is the same).
I had a coworker that was constantly complaining about his husky. I finally told him, “you’re the problem, not the dog”. They’re bred to run for hours on end so if you’re not willing to take it for at least a two hour run (or some equivalent exercise) twice a day the problems will only get worse. He ended up re-homing it to a friend who lived on 200 acres
Exactly another example of an owner that didn't know what they were doing or was to lazy to work with there animal to give it the stimulating it needed
Yeah my cat comes when I whistle the tune that Gizmo whistles in Gremlins. Sounds like I’m being sarcastic but I’m fully telling the truth. And my girlfriends cats but mainly one of them would just 100% follow us when we walked the dog and he’d go with us for blocks and blocks and if we got too far we’d say his name and he job to us. Cat are super smart. I think it’s best when you have cats and dos because they kind of also train each other it’s the coolest thing.
Had just one too. And o hell yea, reitiration of teaching them for a few months as with most breeds to comprehend their tasks or simply placement in the family pack, is always constant. Very loving pups, but man are they honory, imo.
My (adult) son rescued a Siberian Husky. As his first dog. Must say, he lucked out. She is smart & learns quickly. Of course, I'm on my 2nd Chihuahua, they're smart-- but you'll never know what they've learned...so huskies seem amazingly quick to show what they've learned at this point!😁
I never understood why people get huskies. When they live in city areas or small apartments. ITS A WORKING DOG!! Not a house dog, not a aparment dog! It needs to be in a pack and pull sleds what it was bred for!
There’s a guy in Britain fixing French bulldogs and pugs noses to not be flat limiting their breathing, he’s selectively breeding the dogs for,their future health
We have just acquired a Frenchie. Now 10 wks old. Very feisty, but loveable. She’s really bonded with our 3 yr bully/boxer bitch. The vet had advised the pup’s breathing is ok, but will need checking when adult for breathing issues. As for discipline & training, I honestly doubt we will have any probs!(?)!👍👍😉
Yeah huskies are crazy. Genuinely, I only know one husky owner who’s husky is really well trained and very happy - and she works from home 3 days of the week. She is literally always with her dog and puts in about 3-7 hours of physical activity with the dog pretty much every day. When I told her I wanted one she stopped me immediately and said there was no way with a normal work schedule and social life that I could actually put the time into the husky they need - they’re way too smart and way too energetic. Honestly, made me realize that a lot of husky owners lowkey abuse their dogs by accident simply because the needs of huskies are so hard to meet.
come from a family of dog breeders (trainers and generally all activities dog) and the usual suspects for my family are generally American Staffordshire terrier, had and currently have a Boston one and have had rottweilers. all of them fit pretty well into our families although except for the Boston they do need a fair bit of activity but with proper raising they fit so well into a family dynamic and we'll, it doesn't hurt that they pretty much terrify any would be criminals in the area just with their presence despite being basically overgrown puppies and always friendly, like the only time they even have had any remotely aggressive behavior were when complete strangers that (to the dogs) that aren't seen I our neighborhood generally walk inside our property and even then it was just a run up to them keeping 1-2m distance while barking to force em off the property.
neighbors or those who frequent the area get left alone if they cut across our lawn walking somewhere and if you introduce a person to the dog they immediately start seeing that person as okay to be inside the actual home.
no complaints from neighbors and the cops have all been real happy about not having to patrol the area as much and being able to focus manpower on the actual problematic streets
PSA: this has a sad ending. any husky is one hell of a time commitment. i found one on the street who kept escaping her yard (owners kept her outside IN FLORIDA) beautiful dog, sweet as she could possibly be. i named her breakfast bagel as that was the only thing she wanted to eat. i took care of her for two days while trying to find her owner and the level of boundless energy is unsustainable. unless you have a large space and plenty of patience, enjoy them from afar. SAD PART (i couldn’t find the owner and eventually took her to the humane society and the owner came and claimed her that day. she unfortunately escaped again and was struck by a car. idk if she made it or not but that’s why you don’t get a breed that you can’t care for properly. long live breakfast bagel 🥯
When our husky was 13 and finally calm I said "we should do that again" and ended getting another husky puppy completely forgetting what a pain in the ass they can be. They are definitely a dog that demands patience from the owner.
Sounds like the entirety of my family whenever they see another cute animal on the road, despite the fact we had the financial hell of caring for *Fifteen goddamn pets at one point!* I feel like I am the only sane one in the household when it comes to the possibility of new pets. Right now we have three dogs and one cat, far more manageable, but I've made it clear multiple times that they are not allowed to bring in a new pet, but they keep entertaining the idea, usually if an animal just walks up to one of them outside. I don't like the idea of leaving an animal to the streets, but I am also not willing to just let them bring in some new animal that might not get along with the ones we have and will only cost us even more money to care for.
@@RudeRA17 absolutely! I love reading the comments in husky videos. They are a unique breed! Our German Shepherd has a completely different personality but they are buddies
@@larainejohnson8105 Agreed. Take a cat, make it big enough to kill even more stuff... I as a cat owner am not a fan. (Particularly because Huskys are known cat-killers...) Seriously though, the worst part about Huskys is how active they are. No normal owner could ever give them what they need.
surprisingly, ive managed to train my cats to fetch. they also dont go on furniture, only scratch the posts provided, ans also do not enter rooms that they are not allowed in.
I have a couple of friends who have huskies and they are worse than cats honestly. They are insanely stubborn, smart, and destructive which is why it’s hard to train them. What I find even more confusing is why they got huskies when we live in the middle of Texas
I’m assuming I’m the luckiest Siberian Husky owner. Very well trained, good recall, off leash walk, gentle giant, very calm, extremely friendly 😍❤️. I think I just hit the jackpot 🎉
I had one like that. I rescued her from the street after someone moved and left her behind. She was one of the sweetest, loving and obedient dogs I have been around.
Same here. My first 2 dogs were huskies. Worked in obedience with them and with success. Then enjoyed the company of American Akitas for over 30 years. But I've reached that age where I find it difficult to properly help them when they have grown old and start having mobility problems. So, decided to adopt a 9 year old husky that was seriously malnourished and clearly had been treated in a really bad way. Didn't regret that for a second. He talks. A lot! Makes the funniest sounds. Regularly turns into a goof ball. Regularly behaves like a cat. But he's also incredibly thankful and well behaving. Can be off leash. Is friendly to other dogs and he didn't try to escape once since he's living with us.
Similar experience with my shepherd, full working line German shepherd. Super low energy, and well socialized. Hit the lottery, don't want to test it again 😂
Used to raise huskies myself. Raised 1 from a pup to old age. Took work, but he was an amazingly well behaved dog. He liked to run 100 miles every day, and would have if we let him, but we could trust him to sit in the bed of the truck, with a load of groceries (including all kinds of meat) and not only would be stay in the truck with the tailgate down, he would not touch the groceries! Miss that dog
My great gran had a French bull who’s name was happy. She was so sensitive and sweet she didn’t have nearly as many health problems that French’s have now and she could actually breathe through her nose. She loved all of us and sadly passed back in 2019 I miss her everyday and I can’t imagine how my gran feels without happy in her life.
Let me start by saying most people dont know how to handle Huskies. I raised mine from a pup. I got him for free when the first owner who bought him had him three days and couldn't understand why he was talktive and hade anxiety problems. They lived in a apartment and thought it was a great idea to have a huskie. When I picked him up I asked them what are you feeding him he said what ever the lady who bred him gave me in a brown bag. She raised slid dogs and his snot was not long enough for pulling. Anyways long story short hes my shadow very loyal. Was super easy to train and he is like my child. When we were in a torando he came to me and stayed with me after the house fell on me. My buddy had one of his brothers and it was like night and day. To me its all about taking the time to work with them and understand what they need. Yeah they can get vocal and be a ham. They are very smart and as long as yoy keep them busy and love them they wont be hard to handle mine dosnt even need a leash he will walk with me no leash needed and will sit when I say sit come when called for. He sleeps at the foot of my bed and is great with children.
I was waiting on the Husky. As a previous owner (RIP SIERRA) everything is spot on. We've never had a dog take so many training classes which were well worth it. We could have been out on a 10 mile hike and want another one 20 minutes later. The energy they have!! Also, our yard had to be escape proof and even then she took a few walks by herself. The hair!! Hours and hours of brushing when they are shedding and no you don't shave them because they have a double coat. The talking I loved! One of the smartest dogs we have ever owned yet the one with most work required. That is why you see so many at shelters and dog pounds.
When I had 1 huskie we had to do a ton of walks and play a ton also but after we got another one we can out then outside in our fenced in yard and they will chase each other and play for hours especially if it's snowing. Sometimes they would come in from the yard and not even want to go for a walk. Having 2 huskies is easier than having 1
“Are you a cat person or a dog person?”
“I’m a Siberian husky person”
YESSSSS!!!!
I think they have a word for that, it’s something along the lines of “masochist”
"gtfo my house"
aayyyy yes........
"Yo, someone get me out of here"
“More cat then Dog”
Instantly remembers the time i seen BOTH my Huskies walking on the damn Wired Fence trying to escape
As a cat person, husky is probably the first dog I actually wanted
@@azamaziz7139 as myself (a cat person who is part cat), I’ve always identified with Huskies 😂😂
Much like shiba inus
As a cat person, I knew Siberian Huskies would be a great idea
Also, I'm gonna move to a place with a fair bit of snow so that I can make use of what they're bred for, pulling sleds lol
@@nazaninWA no shiba are 100 percent cat lol
The only command I've ever seen a Husky perfectly obey in class was when the owner gave up and said "Ignore me!"
Or when you tell them let's go play and run in the snow 😂😂
Mine could sit and speak for a treat. Speaking was more of a moaning song
@@CandycaneBeyondtelling a husky to speak is like telling water to be wet... No matter what you say, it will do it anyway...
Bahahah that is brillaint 😂😂made me chuckle
Cannot stand huskies. Love Malamutes - far better dog in every way.
I knew a guy who bred huskies. I recall him mentioning that a key to keeping them healthy, happy and well-behaved is exercise. Like, a LOT of exercise. They are an incredibly athletic breed and if the owners aren't up for going on regular walks of significant distance, problems are going to come their way.
That's a huge problem with majority of breeds. Lazy ppl go and get dogs that were at least partially bred to be working dogs, and then expect them to just lay around and watch tv with them. They get so much anxiety and stress from not having a job to do and a way to burn off energy.
i have a husky, she’s the most chilled out, most well behaved dog and is completely the opposite to all these videos that say they’re difficult to train, any dog can be a well behaved dog, it just depends if the owner has the capabilities of actually training him/her
@@43ShaDeyI have a lurcher whom is one of the most athletic dogs you will ever see... over 30 metres. Anything over that and hes all cuddles lol.
@@gaydolfbitler what's a metre? JK I wish we all were on the metric system.. we have dogs here in US called Greyhound which is similar but rarely used as pets. Altho that should be changing bc of the crack down on the dog racing industry and abuse. ... But I work at a kennel and have never seen one brought in as a pet in the 2 years I've been there
From what I've heard, Huskies naturally run 100 miles per day when in their outdoor environment, and they are working class dogs, and all working class dogs need to be given proper accommodations to what they are used to.
I have a "Yorkshire Terrier" or a "Yorkie" as most know them as. People think of them as the little Grandma dog, but my parents got one, and he's a fierce hunter.
Terrier breeds were bred to hunt rodents and snakes. My dog loves hunting every moment he can. When my parents go out to run errands or w/e, he will cry non-stop to go out, and we will be out there, while he hunts, for up to an hour at a time. I take him out multiple times per day. We are usually outside for a few hours per day, depending.
ANYONE WHO WANTS A HUSKY PLEASE READ:
I own two Huskies, both i adopted when they were around 5 and are now 10 and 12. for one, i am their 2nd owner and the other his 7th. There is a reason despite being an expensive pure breed there are so many in shelters where I'm from.
The short version: huskies are great dogs....to watch other people own.
Longer version:
1. so much brushing and too much hair.
2. too much leash pulling if you let them (that's a fun thing you have to learn - how to walk a dog that is bred to pull and that's all they want to do. doesn't matter if someone else taught them how to walk if they can get away with it when you walk them they'll do it. i assure you no length of walking will slow their pace. once stopped to tie my shoelace 6hours into a hike and the damn dog just kept pulling and screaming case we stopped - didn't look back once)
3. long walks, hikes and runs (they can struggle exercising in heat so in summer that's very early mornings and late night exercises)
4. loud screaming (try and bathe one; people will think you're murdering them.)
5. escape artists (my backyard design is inspired by a prison yard)
6. diggers of holes (its where they chill, they like to have lots of spots so just accept it)
7. killers of small animals (Birds, rodents, lizards, thankfully no snakes or cats yet. several attempts have been made on echidnas but thankfully all have been unharmed. I can't say the same thing for the 10-year-old and no, he still hasn't learnt. The 12-year-old still hates all other dogs and is a psychopath that tolerates the 10yo. She likes to find mice and store their bodies underneath her outside bed. once caught her putting a puncture wound in a mouse and calmly sat and watched it spasm in pain before i put it out of its misery).
8. will run from you like you're an evil straight out of a horror film (a skill i never thought i'd obtain but here i am; a pro at spear-tackling dogs)
Summary - 45% of the time they know what you want but dont feel like doing it. 45% are too busy with something else they don't see or hear you. The remaining 10% they're at home, with nothing else to do but demand pats and food.
If someone actually read this far, wow. if you still want a husky - good luck to you, my friend.
Edit: because some people seem to miss the point of the post.
no, I don't hate my dogs, i find them sweet, they're perfect for my active lifestyle and a joy to be with. Its wonderful your husky isnt remotely like what i listed but i assure you, what i listed is very common and needs extensive training. Yes, i have trained my dogs and yes they will listen to me. this post was not about how well i have trained my huskies, it's about how much of a pain in the ass the breed is and what you can expect for someone who has never owned the breed before.
Often when you just tell someone if they want this breed it needs really strict training and takes a lot of effort and hard work - they think 'ok no worries i can do that' and then they get one and get hit with the harsh reality of just how stubborn they can be and how challenging it is. How much time, money and effort goes into training and learning how to correct them, the time it takes to groom them every day, the time and effort it takes to exercise them every day. the list goes on. often new husky owners, particularly those that relinquish them, have no experience with owning a dog, or have only owned a smaller breed and never a stubborn working breed. They wanted it for its looks or some other frivolous reason like Game of Thrones and when it becomes too much they relinquish them or just keep them locked up in the backyard.
i am part of a husky club for my region/state where meetups are made for bikejoring and other events are held for huskies. The club is often contacted by shelters and members are asked to foster/adopt relinquished huskies. as a result, i've been the foster carer for a few huskies.
Where Im from, any application for a shelter husky (doesn't matter which shelter) you will only ever be considered if you have owned the breed before because it shows the shelter the applicant knows exactly what they're getting into, have experience in training/correcting bad behaviours and are less likely to return the dog.
Really once they get past 3 years old they settle down a bit. The only real problem is that they are incredibly intelligent and cunning. They like to play and will play tricks on you. If you treat them with respect and engage their intellect so they don't get bored, then they get in less trouble. Mine loves communication and learning . Once I figured out her games and communication style we were good.
The loud screaming is real! We almost the police called on our neighbor because we thought the dog was being abused or something. It would scream like that all the time and the dog was literally fine, I could see it from my balcony. I honestly don’t think they should allow those types of dogs in apartments. It is so disturbing and difficult to work where a dog is screaming like that.
The Husky/Malamute I adopted from a rescue fits this description. Anytime he misbehaves I take him for a car ride and stop in the shelter parking lot. Ask him if he wants to move back in. His behavior smartens right up. I swear that the dog understands everything I say to him but chooses to ignore about 83.9% of it. I wouldn't trade him for anything. He's my ride or die doggo.
@@stephanielakin4666 idk, mine is 8 and has not “settled down”
This is my husky exactly. Except she also likes to bite children (really just warning grabs, but teeth to skin none the less) and is toy and food aggressive to children. I feel so bad now because she flinches occasionally when you move your hand too quick towards her. I was taught by family to whip the dog on the snout when she was bad (probably drew blood on my 3yo son at the time 15 or more times when she was a puppy) I didn't know what else to do. I no longer whip her at all after doing real research. She loves cuddling on her terms and the only time she stays still is when you pet her. But she does occasionally flinch from fast movements towards her face. Luckily she no longer bites my son, although she will nip at him.
Truly as a bystander, huskies are a breed that are fun to see others own. The amount of patience, effort and time you have to dedicate to those fluff balls is insane.
Its true. They're def not beginner dogs. I know from experience. They're so cute but so damn demanding
I would like to have a german shepard dog one day but afraid it might be too hard to train and handle also might need large space to live/not good for apartments and not good with kids, or a Bichon frise but afraid of them being large sheders and having behavior problems.
Any one have any ideas on these breeds?
@@mimosakura795 if you're living in an apartment I'd recommend a smaller dog. For simple reasons: most smaller dogs are easier to care for. Require less space. And that pet deposit won't be so expensive.
Most rental places will reject big dogs for their size and the fear of them being too aggressive.
For ease I'd personally recommend a terrier of some kind. They're sweet dogs, and in my experience easy to train. Plus there's so many different types of terriers.
As for a bichon frise (bc I initially forgot to put this in lolol oops). I don't think it'd be a problem if you got them groomed every now and then. Most groomers will/should use thinning scissors on dogs with thick fur. As for their behavior I can't say bc I've never owned one before. But I have friends who have owned them and they have nothing bad to say about them. I just truly think it depends on how you raise them and treat them on the daily. That's pretty much how it is with most breeds because they respond to the treatment they receive. Like the saying "treat them how you'd want to be treated"
@@princessuni767 Thankyou, I'm new to owning dogs but after getting my apartment I didn't know what type of breed I should get.
I might look into the terrier and bichon frise breeds.
@@mimosakura795 no problem :^) I love when people ask for advice on animal care as opposed to just going in blind. It's better for both the owner and the pet that way. Keeping both of yall safe and happy.
Another problem for Huskies is that they are not for any climate. It's basically torture for them to be in 40 C hot summer heat.
They tolerate heat better than dogs without an undercoat or a restrictive respiratory path. UGA football mascot UGGA stands on a bag of ice on the sidelines in the heat. His doghouse is often air conditioned.
No, it's not 😂 my Husky loves the summer heat
@@GamingNexus21 A friend of mentioned he had always wanted a Husky, but thought it would be cruel for our climate (Georgia). I told him it wasn’t a problem and met him at a dog park that had multiple frequent Huskies. He has had “Tonga” for over a year now.
@@GamingNexus21no, he enjoys the cool summer breeze. There's a distinct difference
This is actually not true. Huskies are specifically bred for dramatically cold weather and a lot of people think this means that they tolerate warm weather poorly, but in actuality they tolerate cold weather so well because their double coat essentially functions like a thermos. They stay warm in cold weather, but they also stay cool in hot weather. They do have other specific breeding features that help them stay warm more than they help them stay cool (the famous "husky ball" does nothing for them in warm weather), but generally speaking, they are as well-adapted to heat as any other breed. In fact, huskies handle heat better than pug-nosed breeds, who struggle to ventilate and cool themselves properly even in only slightly warm weather.
My husky does get worn out faster in the summer than the winter (he LOVES when it gets cold out, though, to the point where it becomes a challenge to keep up with him), but where I live it hits 100+ F/40+ C every year and he still demands to go out in it and run around and have fun. In short: Huskies handle heat about as well as any other breed and significantly better than some others who struggle to ventilate properly. This is not a hard rule, but generally if you are not struggling from the heat, your husky probably is not either.
Ironically, becoming super popular is one of the worst things that can happen to a dog breed.
"The 3 dog breeds that i would never o-"
"Husky."
"It's gonna be husky bro"
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They loud as fuck tho
I thought they were cute until I saw my cousin with his tired haggard face and he said he had to hire a sitter to take care of her dog because that dog was loud af and even murdered the mutt dog her mom keeps as a pet. they are so dangerous around kids because he mauled a two year old and is causing her the owner the worst stress she ever had and regretted having a husky with the worst behavior. ps she even took her dog to doggy school for 4 years and the dog is still the same. the dog was never hit not even once but the dog also almost mauled a poodle and killed a shitzu in the doggy school. the dog wasn't put down it is still alive but the owner decided to live in the enclosed farm where she just lets her dog run around without bothering the neighbors with its obnoxious midnight or almost all night howls
@@janinebelleestrada7096 not every Husky is that way but sadly there are always some bad apples
@David Navratil exactly! We've had four Siberian Huskies. All listed well. They are chatty, but so much fun. They got some personality & a little sass.
“More cat than dog…”
Shiba inu: “hold my beer”
Sheba grandma right here and you are correct 😊
Try a southeast Asian village dog. It will turn around and just look at you with the look that screams " I will do as I so please you stupid human" then proceed to try and hunt and kill every deer in the vicinity
Got your beer go kick his ass
my shiba will shit on the couch, turn his head to look at me, and have the biggest shit eating grin on his face
My car is more dog than cat
Thank you for mentioning the issues with Frenchies! It's heartbreaking, but the over breeding is causing serious physical problems with their breathing and their eyes coming out of their sockets
I puppy sit a frenchie.... And will never want a frenchie they have so many health issues I never seen a dog with this many issues back to back and literally sound like a pig! Lol.
The first two breeds mentioned are what happens when people start seeing dogs as fashion accessories.
Another one is the micro bully. The legs look broken and twisted and their bellies look like they drag. I can't imagine the back issues.
It’s not overbreeding. The dogs are just deformed period. All brachycephalic dogs are deformed it’s not something seen in nature.
Not my husky being a service dog and the chillest dude you’ll ever meet
As someone who grew up with 3 huskies and 6 cats, I can say we actually had 9 cats.
Bro living in a zoo
81 lives
@@AtomiK-XIX-Bit same here 🦍
Yes
@@riabliobe2944 wht the fuck does my name now have -im6fc in it???
I’ve only seen ONE well behaved Husky. The guy literally walks the dog off leash and it follows him without being a menace to society. He can be a bit too much for other dogs with how rough he plays, but damn do I love that dog lol.
As much as I respect being able to train your dog to do that it’s not smart walking without the leash in public.
Actually, society creates this menace by thinking these smart work dogs are pets.
My husky is off leash and ignores anything smaller than a child. He loves kids....but when we're hiking he can actually get us food. Amazing animal
This is my little husky, I got so lucky with Reyka. Never howls or screams and trusts me implicitly. I’m her third owner but I am her person and she is my little baby.
As someone who has a husky they are very stubborn and it takes awhile but mine is extremely well behaved. They just have a bigger personality than other dogs
Please go to the shelter. There are so many dogs and cats in need of homes.
My sister got a husky as her first dog. The thing barely listens to anyone though she’s still young atm (the dog). I once asked her if she regretted getting her and she told me “I don’t regret getting her, I regret getting her as my first dog”
they are not first time dogs by any means, don’t let her give up on that dog just bc of her bad decision
@@katiecave8868or her laziness.
I got a husky as my first dog.
I made it a point to him that if he thinks he’s stubborn, i’m 10x worse and i will have my way.
We have had many stare downs when he was growing up.
I have very little issues with him. For me, that’s the key to training a husky. 😂
The absolute number one thing for raising a husky is making sure they get TONS of exercise. My husky gets walked 2 hours a day (1 hour in the morning and again at night), he gets played with in between walks, and sometimes he's still too energetic and we have to take him to daycare just to burn his energy off. He is also 9 years old and slowing down, so imagine the energy requirements of a husky puppy. That alone is a huge commitment, but if you can wear a husky down, they are much better behaved than when they're bouncing off the walls hyper. If you fail to give them that exercise, they get destructive, noisy, and much harder to keep under control. Wish your sister luck! They are definitely difficult for first time dog owners, but their playful personalities are so much fun.
@@jaybee9725 it’s so funny bc my pomsky is the laziest boy ever. he’s got all the characteristics of a husky besides the energy lmao
"More cat than dog"
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Hello Akita
Shiba screams across the room 🦊🐶
Shibas
Or Japanese Chin. Only kind of dog I ever seen that behaves exactly like a cat when reviving pets.
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Those huskies are notorious for escaping. They'll look back and smile at you while you chase them.
Same for hunting dogs, my puppy few weeks ago was trying to Chase a Fox and almost escaped.
Bruh I swear I got a defective husky, quiet, not destructive and usually get less than 40 ft away from me without coming back over
@us3r66 sounds like you do have a unicorn. I have a unicorn German Shepherd lol he's the most chill dog.
@@bayamonrican gotta love em😂
@@Adianodelih Exactly my cocker spaniel would literally wait for you to catch up before speeding away.
Im glad they banned the bully. People just have 0 respect for anyone these days. The amount of people still just roaming them off the lead.
Shaddap bully is amazing
Not to mention the 76% of all dog attacks are done by XL bullies. He thinks they were bred to be calmer pitbulls when in reality they were bred to be a bigger pit
Me watching this with my husky
"No wonder why despite loving cats and having cats all my life. Huskies are the only dog that caught my attention"
My bf is a dog groomer and the amount of frustration he gets simply bc ppl don’t know how to brush a dog is insane. Ppl really come in there w their golden doodles, haven’t brushed them since the day they were born and expect him not to shave the dog down… it’s so ridiculous. Then yell at him and say they’re going to tell their friends not to come to him bc they don’t know how to take care of their dog.. it really comes full circle but they’re so blind they can’t even see that they themselves are the problem. Also, he has pictures of dogs so matted to the skin that they have open wounds, it’s just sad and so unfair to the poor dog
I'm a dog groomer, trainer, and standard poodle owner. I entirely agree with your bf, and those doodles act like spoiled toddlers with entitled Karen mothers.
I never have to brush my dog, he's a weird pointer-collie crossbreed... thing...
I don't really like fancy dogs tbh.
That is stupid, i have four dogs a husky mix, two full breed german shepards, and a ful brrad pug, and as a dog owner i have brushed them a lot just to Get fur and more fur like it they're going to go fur-less tho its jist their undercoat is crazy, now for your situation the customer is stupid because the amount of curly fur dog have is crazy because (i have just seen videos of them) of how easy their fur can matt up to the point shaving is the only choice
100% I am a dog groomer as well and one time there was a pet parent that had a extremely matted doodle and she wanted it to only be a light trim all over but we told her it had to be shaved and she got super defensive and started saying that last time the dog got shaved he got all “embarrassed” and “depressed” so she insisted on trying to brush out the Matting,( which you can’t brush matting out if it’s tight to the skin) poor dog was yelping in pain…she then realized we were right and dog got shaved with a 10# nose to toes.
Something about doodles man they aren’t the smartest dogs either most of them are spoiled brats
Maybe they yell at him because it’s his job, not theirs? They are literally paying him to do it for them so they don’t have to
Watching this as my Siberian Husky sleeps next to me on the sofa like “Yeah, that’s fair”
Same
Big facts. 😂 But I love her so much.
I was about to comment the same thing😂
I agree
My family's husky mix just passed, please give your lil guy a pet from us 🥲💜
I’ve been fostering and training huskies for over 20 years. My current one came to me with food and possession aggression due to the shit situation she came from, but I trained her out of it within a month. They can be a difficult breed. You basically have to treat them like perpetual toddlers. If you can handle a 3 year old human, you can handle a husky.
They do have their down-sides. They bury everything they can, so they are big diggers. They make Houdini look like a birthday clown with how good of escape artists they can be. They’re very hyper, even in old age. They’re needy, so separation anxiety is almost a given.
Overall though, they’re great companions, especially if you like the outdoors.
Completely irrelevant but I used to live by this old guy who had two massive huskies. He’d always walk around the neighborhood with these two dogs, their leashes in one hand and a poop bucket in the other. If you look up my old address on google earth you can see him walking down the street. Thanks for cheering me up with your huskies, husky guy
Him “more cat then dog”
Girl with the dogs “They sing the song of their people”
@@harrythekerbalthen
OMG ANOTHER GIRL WITH THE DOGS FAN
@@harrythekerbal then than doesn’t matter
I was thinking the same exact thing 😂😂😂
I owned a hybrid husky, and as soon as he met my sister, he decided that that was his person and wouldn’t leave her side and he would only listen to her so long story short he now lives with my sister, and I visit him all the time because I know my sister makes him extremely happy. When we had to keep him because she went into labor, he wouldn’t stop howling her name until she came and got him lol
Love this story ❤️
You are a good person to give him to your sister 👏👏🙌
Yeah that does sound like a cat, some pick a single person out of a family and they don't need the rest.
I’m so glad you all kept him in the family lol he sounds cute and dramatic
that sounds annoying. like s husky
I'm learning people don't know how to train/own a Husky. While he can get stubborn, he's very smart. What's funny is he doesn't howl, growl, and barely ever barks unless he wants something like needing to go outside.
i honestly was expecting the reson for the husky to just be "sounds like an airaid siren half the time
aaoooaaahhhHAHH!!!!!!"
"more cat then dog" truest words ever spoken about huskys 😂
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Cats>dogs
@@aoifependry1029 Heretic.
@@XMeK both are companions. Neither is better than the other. You can play fetch with a dog, hunt with it. You can get back home and sit down with a cat in your lap. Both are one of nature's finest therapies.
@@bilalmalik5002 Blasphemer! 🙂
I have a Siberian husky. She doesn’t run away but she also doesn’t listen. She’s the best!
Would you look at that, it's exactly as he described... More cat than dog. XD
I had a boy for 17 years. Lovely dogs.
@@biotestguy4207Oh my! That’s a long time for a husky, let alone any dog 😳
U can train to listen though this is coming from a three Siberian husky owner
@@jackhughes4664 no
I had a Siberian Husky when I was in high school … was absolutely the best dog I’ve ever had … no problems at all… Miss him too …
I've owned two Huskies, They need TONS of exercise, they will argue with your every word, they are prey driven (my female would snatch birds flying through our yard did she eat them? Nope!), they shed hair to no end, they dig holes, they escape all the time. BUT, they are fun!😂
I live in the United States, but as a dog groomer, I can say I've hardly seen a well-trained husky in my area. The last apartment complex I lived in, I saw at least 5 husky owners, and our apartments were not at all spacious enough to be housing a husky. They always come into the salon freaking out because they never leave the house.
Huskies are loud af. How does any renter allow anyone to have a husky in a apartment?
@@teoleno4019 I've had four huskey's and neither one if them were noisy. The only time they made a sound was when they heard a siren.
@@bones6554then you literally got lucky or a good owner. Even I've had my experience of someone's husky being loud as fuck.
U can have a dog where ever TF u wanna have one stop telling people cause u thinks it's to small cause it is for u don't mean that for the next person
@@Tempus62 if u train em right I don't have problems same with any dog
My husky is weird. She is very quiet, and very calm after she got over her puppy phase. She does strange stuff though, like she will tug on your pants legs if she wants attention, she will make little squeaking noises every now and then, and she actually loves to do her little tricks. (Shake, roll over, stand up, etc)
I don't know if I just won the husky lottery, but she is the most well behaved and cuddly dog I have ever had.
She sounds a lot like my German Shepherd. Everyone tried to warn me that they are aggressive, loud, and highly energetic dogs. Then I got my fat princess, and all she ever wanted to do was stay attached to my legs, and have her butt scratched. Just super quiet and chill. She refused to play tug of war or to chew on chew toys. She would let me put them in her mouth, hold them for a bit, then drop them to come get pet. She'd pick them up if I told her to grab XYZ "baby", but drop them again as soon as she was done with her task. She never barked, never growled, never bit. She would gently grab the bottom of people's pants and guide them where she wanted them, but even if you stuck your hand in her mouth, she would do her best to keep her mouth open wide.
The ONE time she got aggressive threw me off. She was sleeping next to me, then suddenly jumped up with all the fur on her back standing up, teeth fully bared. I thought my son has just come in the front door, but it turned out it was a burglar. Without seeing him, she knew he wasn't supposed to be there and went after him. She didn't bite him, but she had him pinned until the cops came.
I still miss my princess, she was the best dog ever.
all of the huskies i’ve met before were like this. i even had one, a golden coat. honestly i never would’ve guess they were such a pain to train!
Mine's similar though she's a mix with Shepherd in her. Doesn't make a peep unless she's grumpy or needs attention and is super food motivated so she'll do tricks whenever unless she feels like she doesn't have space lol.
Mine doesn't cuddle though...
Yeah you lucked out on this one 😅
I have relatives who lived in Alaska and they had husky sled dogs. They said they where very intelligent, loyal and and saved their lives a few times.
The biggest problem with dog ownership is people not using dogs for their purpose. Those Huskies were doing what they were bred to do and I'm sure were very content with it, but people expect them to behave the same when they spend all of their time sitting on a couch.
It's the same reason most Jack Russels are so insane, they're rat dogs, not pets.
We had a French Bulldog. Little Lexie was an absolute sweetheart, doted on my old mongrel and just adored my mother. She suddenly died at just 6 years old earlier this summer. To say our hearts are broken would be an understatement. We recently adopted a 4-month-old English Bulldog who is completely different to our Frenchie, but so loved. She has put the smile back on my Dad's face and filled up that little broken space in his heart, so I love her.
My old mongrel tolerates her existence until it's time for dental sticks, at which point my old girl becomes best friends with the English Bully and she hoovers up all the bits that the puppy can't figure out.
Glad to hear your father found his happiness back. Surely Men in Black was a huge hit, but why pick the same exact high-risk breed after experiencing firsthand how grossly designed they are known for?
My dog also suffers from health issues. He unfortunately got to be like that because of our human narcissism who find that cute, and i already know i can't do it again.
Next, if i get one, I'd rather get the most hideous bastard, but healthy companion, over any epileptic cutesy without a functionable nose that's probably gonna need meds and surgeries just to barely reach old age.
To me it's like all the dogs bred with short noses because they're just being born to have continuous breathing and physical problems, then huskies because I've never met one that wasn't extremely needy and loud (they're all super nice, just so much work that most owners don't realise)
You are absolutely right. For 10 years I bred and showed Bull Terriers (the Target dog.) Almost every pure bred dog has health problems and IMHO it's because people have no education in genetics, and they breed their dogs into uselessness. Which is why I have two mutts today.
If you love dogs and want to spend a lot of time with them Huskys are definitely for you.
That gets into a responsible bred dog vs poorly bred dog
I’ve met a pretty scary husky, but he was a guard dog. It killed the other guard dog one day, no one ever knew why. I think they were both huskies who lived together for like 8 years
Yes I hate hearing dogs like pigs struggle breathe it feels so cruel they were brought into this world by someone who knew they’d struggle and I feel helpless watching them suffer. I like how people are starting to breed pigs with other smaller breeds and we’re getting some adorable pug mixes with long enough snouts to breathe.
Highly recommend getting a Alaskan malamute, I have one and shes so sweet and very talkative… husky aren’t the only ones lol
I had an Alaskan malamute once too, I loved him so much
I bought a malamute puppy thinking it was a husky from a sister in law. To my surprise, he grew to 95lbs, I had a groomer tell me that I actually, in fact, owned a malamute.
@@jessievasquez8652 lol yes they get quite big my dog was the runt and she’s over 100lb
I have to agree, my first love had one and I was absolutely OBSESSED with him! Gorgeous, loyal, fun, super sweet dog. He was the best. Big though 😊
i have one mixed with a golden retriever and he’s so stubborn. he refuses to listen a lot and is impulsive, despite our best edits to train him. idk if that’s malamute traits though
Had huskies for the last 15 or so years and you're so right. They're definitely more cat than dog but it's awesome! They all have differing personalities and with dedication and patience can be trained... to a certain degree haha
For someone who grew up with 22 huskies, every time I hear this I get equally annoyed. This is a breed that is *literally* meant to sled and work hard physically. They’re not a city dog, they’re not an apartment dog, and their fur makes them not suitable for living inside. They need their own huge enclosure outside with a big enough dog house, and if you’re not using them for sledding then you need to prepare yourself to be an extremely active person and take them out a couple hours every single day, every single month, every single year.
Exactly
Remember, these are the same people that will buy a sports car n crash said vehicle because they have 0 driving experience n then will complain that cars are unsafe to drive 🤷🏾♂️
Y’all didn’t dispute anything he said though
@@animeanime7849
True!
@@animeanime7849 there was nothing to dispute, this was his personal opinion. That's like trying to dispute the fact that I like the color blue. All we were saying is people get certain breeds of dogs, but can not take care of them properly, so of course it's the dog that is the issue n not the ill equipped owner who did little to no research before buying said dog.
What about Shih-tzu? They absolutely destroy doors, sing to high pitches no matter what, and bark for 2 minutes straight when they hear you drop a feather, plus they are like goats
The one we had was more dog than anything I had ever owned before. Amazing animal, a real character.
i have one and she is very sweet and loves ppl, her only issues are that she gets overexcited by people easily and doesn’t listen to us, and that she tries to chase cars bc she’s not very intelligent lol
“Sing to high pitches” lmao
then my shih tzu is the most stoic and chill of them all,
mine doesnt cry, even as a puppy. shes 8yo now. only time she cried is when she gave birth and docs tried normal birth but cant and decided to do ceasarian.
doesnt try to do anything but sleep and beg for pets and play.
only barks for food.
If you hate your neighbors pull out a harmonica and let the little shiht sing away. Lol that little howling was the least of our concerns with our shih tzu although her piercing bark and screaming every time her dad came in the door was a little too much and completely unstoppable. It was the fact that she had so much energy that she wouldn’t sleep at night and would cry/bark each night right next to us for weeks straight no matter what we did to fix it (I wish the prozac her vet recommended for anxiety had worked). And the fact that she has terrible lifelong dermatological issues and allergies and very expensive monthly vet bills for shots and her extensive history of medicine, fancy shampoo, hypoallergenic food, and preventative bodily destruction gear like coats, boots, and a cone. And the fact that she’s 5 and potty trained but acts like she isn’t even when you’re in the same room as her. There’s also the constant grooming and the fact that she likes to immediately become the dirtiest dog in the world by rolling around in shit and getting matted up. But I think despite all that we gave her back to her original owner because she’s entirely disobedient, not affectionate and acts like she doesn’t like us but just wants us to entertain her always. The good thing is she’s much happier being back in her original home, my jack russell is way less neurotic and grumpy, and the disagreements that my fiancé and I have about how to handle her have ceased.
I've had a siberian husky. You are absolutely correct. They are more cat than dog. A cat with intense energy that's easily bored, gets into all sorts of trouble and does not give a damn if you are displeased. 😂
Mine is a lazy ass that just wants to touch me all day
A Siberian husky is what you get when you dont know if you want a cat or dog
Sounds like how my mini Australian Shepherd is. I was saying she's more cat like and gets major zoomies all over. She's 5 months old. Maybe she'll eventually calm down once past puppy stage.
@@Creighton_V I have a 2 year old mini Australian shepherd, and she’s calmed down a little bit. She’s kind of like a cat too, but she also lives with cats so she learned some things from them lol
@@GrumpyMare24 yeah hope she does... I like her energy sometimes but not her fault as she's a working/herding dog. :)
Owner of a French bulldog here, thankfully no behavioural issues my end with him, he is very obedient, very well socialised, well exercised and thankfully has no health issues, I have fed him a raw diet since 8 weeks old, and it has done wonders for him. The only one issue I have is he has a fear of walking on laminate or tiled flooring as he slipped when visiting my mums house and now that fear has stayed with him. Apart from that, he is an absolutely blinding dog with a wonderful temperament and personality.
Sounds like you got him from a reputable breeder! If only everyone took the health considerations into consideration first instead of thinking of $$$
@@junewalker595 Yes absolutely I checked the KC Register for breeders in my area, initially I wasn't planning on getting a Frenchie because it was almost like everyone was getting one purely for a fashion statement and Ive never played along with trends. I was actually looking for a Brussels Griffon breed. When I found my Mack I fell head over heels, and haven't looked back, he is just an awesome dog, my dog walker uses him as a support dog for dogs he walks that are really nervous as Mack tends to calm them down and make them feel safe.
There is a reason huskies make fantastic sled dogs. They love to run and they need the exercise or they go crazy! Plus the more snow there is outside the happier they are!
“Bad breeding, bad breeding, is actually a cat”
I feel like "is actually a cat" applies to most medium to large Asian breeds, too (e.g. Akita, Shar pei, chow chow).
shiba inu. A dog that's stoically waiting for it all to end. @@meganboyer5782
@@meganboyer5782 they breed to believe they were literal messangers and guards of the gods. so yes almost as bad as cats who were all breed to think they were gods.
@@Kris-wo4pjcats are god's...
How else could so much violent rage and pure killer instinct be contained in such a small body....
@@CS-zn6ppthe same way it does for people with small man syndrome 😂
The trick is you don’t get one Siberian Husky; you get three.
They pool intelligence and you can structure their hierarchy by obedience.
But then you also have a husky chorus. And three fur toddlers. Your math is looking like crazy cat collecting math.
I absolutely agree! I have 4 and they really do train each other. Having a single husky would be a nightmare. With a pack they are able to expend extra energy with each other.
While you're not theoretically wrong, they will expend energy on each other...
it's still horrible advice for the average working class person with limited space, time, and most importantly liability coverage for that many rambunctious dogs...
@@philawsonfur at this point you don't get a dog or you get the most lazy dog that doesnt need more then 1 hour of interaction with it a day.. aka don't take a dog at that point
@@philawsonfurhuskies are pack animals and are prone to separation anxiety. So for those reasons alone I can attest to the fact that it's better to have more than 1. We got 1 female and then went back and got her sister the next day because we knew they would be happier overall having companionship for when we weren't around. Huskies are known to be extremely high energy but a lesser known fact is that they play rough with one another...it's not aggressive and there's nothing dangerous about it but it's better for them to have each other to play with if possible; they learn how to play, they figure out their hierarchy, learn to communicate with one another etc. Please keep in mind that I'm not pulling this out of thin air...this is all from raising my two female husky sisters from puppies.
Now, obviously people have to work and not everyone is a home owner but if you can't make the commitment to meet a dog's needs (regardless of what breed they are) then you shouldn't have them. I wouldn't recommend a husky (let alone more than one) to someone living in an apartment. If an apartment dweller does have a husky they should be aware of the needs of this dog. Tldr: more than 1 husky is optimal for their sake and subsequently yours as their owner. If you can't meet their basic needs, don't get one.
I absolutely love huskies. I could NEVER own one. I know damn well I couldn't keep them active enough to be happy, and I know from experience how destructive they can be when they're not properly exercised.
My nephew has a regular bully. He is the sweetest dog and has been well socialized. I really love him.
Huskies are sassy and too intelligent for their own good. A cat is accurate. Mine likes to rub and lean against my legs like a cat does, but she weighs 75lbs so she'll nearly knock me over 😂
Love my husky. It really helps to have a big yard for them to run and play in.
My sisters English mastiff does the same when she sees me and her 120 pounds will knock you right over if your not ready
Border collies are smarter than huskies or cats but can be trained. They are just stubborn
A she?? 75lbs??
That’s not normal for a Siberian. That’s like the absolute max for a mature, probably fat male siberian.
@@goawayihavecommentstomake1488 she's 21% malamute 16% husky 15% german shepherd, 15% great Pyrenees, 2% wolf and great dane and a few others. Her puppies are 80-110lbs. She's the small one lol
"Where did my 6 year old daughter go?"
The inbred XL Bully down the street: 👀
Pit bulls when they see a small child:
🥺
👉👈
“Is it for me?”
:C not correct but sure
Pit bulls and bullies wouldn’t be so aggressive if it wasn’t for terrible training . I have an XL and he’s very docile, wouldn’t hurt a fly.
@@crazyaz7161 “They wouldn’t hurt a fly.” That’s literally the exact stereotype of XL owners until one day one of those cheeky bastards eats a fucking child.
@@crazyaz7161nah definitely the over breeding plays a role human aggression is a no no in the breed but there are so many being pumped out just a for some quick cash that the neurotic ones are taking names
You are the best trainer with the best advice I've ever seen online! I really appreciate you.
I own two Siberian huskies. They are well into their teen years. Still as young as ever and they refuse to learn that SCREAMING WILL NOT MAKE YOUR FOOD BE MADE FASTER
Yes mines is the same diva behavior and gets mad if her food isn't served first 😂 I just hurry up bc it can be annoying the consistency of howling bc they want their food .
For some reason this comme t makes me want to have one even more.😊
Lucky owner of a husky cat here, mine is a former streetdog and it took me about half a year to teach her all the basics. Now she goes with me on sailing trips, I take her with me to skateparks and on vacation and only have her on leash when I'm in the city. She listens very well and is probably the calmest dog I've ever met. She always stays by my side and follows me around and even understands commands like "to the left" or "go around". I'm well aware that I lucked out with her because I have never had a dog before and very little experience with training (though I did follow some classes before I got her to make sure I was able to give her a stable and safe home, because she does have some trauma) we've been best buds for four years now and she really is just a big cat
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My husky was very disobedient in the frist 2 years of his life, but since then he really transformed. He does not run away from home any more (that being said, i do walk him every day for 4 hours so he does not need to do more walking on his own), he listens to my commands without hesitation and also knows navigation commands like your husky :) He is well behaved and even stays away from cats when I tell him not to touch them. With people he is the sweetest of boys and likes to sing the song of his people ❤ I have 0 regrets getting a husky
Who asked
I have two huskies. This guy lost all credibility with his incorrect opinion of Huskies.
@@Orolandes says something you dont agree with so he lost ALL credibility?
First-time dog owner, and I adopted a Husky. Basically became best friends instantly.
I had a Siberian husky a couple years ago he was a menace 💀
Husky. Yep. Sister has one, he was a royal pain at the beginning, he's better now but still the loudest in the house 😂
My german side all owned one. And my aunt said sure its a challenge. But its tradition. And shows you are powerfull to.
I'm a 2 time Husky owner, and yeahhhhh it's true. If you don't get a Husky as a puppy, good luck training it; you better hope the first owner did a good job! My current dog I basically had to train as rigidly and regimented as if he was one of my Junior Marines and it took a lot of repetition, time, effort and discipline. There are times he still doesn't want to listen, and probably wouldn't, had I not taught him his commands in Russian before English (the Russian are his "You're in trouble" commands now and they actually work most of the time when he's being defiant).
He's my best friend and my cuddly fuzzbutt, but raising and training him from puppyhood was a lot of work compared to the other dog breeds I've spent extensive time with.
Smart dog and obedient dog are not the same thing. I mean would you want to listen to a Idiot all the time
I saw the last dog, heard what he said and busted out laughing. Spot on. I have a 15 year old red and a 12 year old that has some malamute in her, raised the red from a furball, and I am still working on training her. She lost her hearing about 4 years back, you want a challenge, teach a deaf husky.. she has gotten pretty good with hand signals.
The fur is epic.
I rescued the younger one when she was 6, they had her in a small cage with 8' high walls that she escaped easily. Thats how I met her, saw her strolling around the small town in the snow, looking for cats to eviscerate. They were going to put her down so I took her in. She has finally figured out that the Iron Will whistle is her cue to come get a treat from outside. Otherwise I can't get her in even on the -15F nights.
I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan where we get 150 to 300 inches of snow every winter, and I have about 3 acres fenced off for them to run and play in the snow. Its like husky heaven with soft spots to sleep all over the house, snow to romp in, hotdogs as treats, and a full bowl of food always out for them.
I warn people who want one. They are NOT easy dogs and they are not apartment dogs, they need space to run and explore. Good luck keeping them in and your house unchewed before they are 2.
the fur is Epic.
REALLY epic.
Huskies are a lifestyle. They are an old, hard working breed. They need purpose. You have to be either extremely active, or they will mess your house and maybe even bite you out of anxiety.
If u get a good Frenchy from a good breader you won't regret it. Sweet little creatures that only know how to love.
"More cat then dog" one of my dogs is only a quarter husky but he acts like this haha
I just lost my Husky in October, she was 10 y/o. She was the most well behaved and loving dog you’d ever meet. Yes, she was difficult to train and very wild as a puppy, but it was 100% worth it. You get used to all the hair, now that she’s gone, I miss all the hair through the house. Huskies need just a little extra attention and love, but they are worth it
Completely agreed, and so sorry for your loss🙏🏻
100% agree
Mine is only a few years old, but I dread to think of that day. Sorry for your loss.
Lost my 14 year old male husky in sept.....the stories I could tell would shock people, however this dog had a soul and spirit that could cut you to the soul with one look.....best friend I will ever have....he wasn't a pet but an equal. The effort it takes to develope a relationship with a husky is something most people will not tolerate, but if you are willing to make life sacrifices for the dog then it might be the best dog you will ever encounter.
I have 3 huskies and I completely agree. My oldest is 11 years and I put my total heart and soul into training her. The most intelligent and stubborn dog I have ever met.
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
If I ever do own a dog again at all, it will be a Belgian Malinois.
I 100% agree with everything said here 💯 especially about frenchies. BUT I will say that I have a husky mix that’s mixed with another spitz breed and he’s definitely independent and has all of the typical husky traits. But he was really quick to train and eager to please though I am a professional dog trainer and choose to work with a lot of those breeds and work with him everyday, I still think if anyone puts in the time with huskys, do their research, and give them what they need and we’re bred to do, they are 100% capable of learning solid obedience and even the fancy stuff people see on a lot of online videos. He’s super solid with off leash recall, etc. The cat comment had me ☠️🪦🤣 it’s so true.
More cat than dog.. say no more. I completely agree.
Also the damage irresponsible breeders do to breeds, and the amount of dogs needing rehoming, due to selling to unprepared owners.
IGNORANCE!
Why choose. Plenty of dogs are beautiful and can change your life. Same with cats. I agree with the previous commenter.
My husky is chill you guys are just lazy and boring and don’t know when to relax. They hate you because you’re a bum
Why blame the breeder and not the owner for not doing research before buying a dog?
@@tedd7661 it's both.
There are some breeders just in it for the money. They don't have any idea about how to assess the breeding dogs, assess the litter, etc. They're equally as ignorant as the buyers, if even more to blame as such, because they're just in it for the money.
I will also say this though, even the most educated person (as far as trying to do research ahead of time) is still going to be vastly ignorant compared to actual hands on.
Think of it like first, middle, third child problem regarding experience.
As a husky owner I can attest to that. Like a big house cat! So independent. We call him our bimbo, because he brings the looks but certainly not the brains. Very cuddly, talkative, and the kids favourite
Edit: he has also destroyed everything in my yard, and their replacement. Lawn completely dug up. Its a 3 acre yard too. They need attention, exercise and almost constant supervision if you like anything you own
Couldn't have said it better myself.
My husky is the opposite. Only bad behaviour he showed was off leash behaviour and being an escape artist. Other then that he’s as smart as my cane corso, learns new tricks easily and is very well behaved and super chill.
@@joshrichards3467 half your luck! Glad to hear it. Such a great personality these dogs. Mine has improved a lot too. Was a puppy at the time. Although last week he climbed a tree, pulled a koala out and killed it 😳
@@surrendertowin1937 WHAT
Haha!! Bimbo, I love it!!
Husky's are not hard to train. It's their owners that are the hard headed, least trainable animal.
I owned a wonderful husky for 12.5 years until he recently passed. He was a gem of a dog and always was very happy and well adjusted. I do however recognize this was do in large part to him just kind of being wired that way. We were extremely lucky with him.
My cat : "Ha, this guy really thinks he's safe. Time to "accidentally" knock his inhaler underneath the bed"
😂
As a Siberian Husky owner, I felt his words in my very soul
They are different, more personality than any other dog type I have ever owned
He’s talking absolutely nonsense if he’s saying stay away from huskies
Wouldn’t change my husky for the world. Super easy to train don’t know what this guy talking about. They just stubborn very smart dogs
Same. Like his words are knives to my heart. Lol. That being said, I would never change a damn thing getting my baby girl, if I were to reset my life.
@@rastaman5354 no hate to huskies at all, but 'stubborn' and 'super easy to train' sound like they might contradict each other :p
i had a cat i'd define as stubborn (also awesome, compassionate, lazy & death on four legs to pidgeons). he was NOT easy to train ^^
My parents had 2 huskies when we were growing up. (In a big city) their only missing in life was to run away. Literally. This was a daily occurrence. They would run as fast and as far as possible and they wouldn’t even turn their head when you’d call their names. It was a nightmare! Also want to include, my Mom would run these 2 every single day, for about 3-5 miles up and down hills, so it wasn’t like they weren’t getting enough exercise! But they could be completely asleep and the moment the front door would creak open, it was a wrap. They were gone!
I owen an Irish Wolf Hound & Great Dane. Both males. Two small horses in my house is enough work. They are fantastic dogs. Great with the kids, also.
This has aged SCARILY well
Not only in the UK
Learn to train your dogs and socialize them. You won’t have these issues
@@shiftingears123exactly people love to blame the animal not the lazy bastards who have them
@@shiftingears123 except you can't train the agression out of these dogs fully, they can still revert to nature. It's why one of the parent dogs were BANNED it's WHY this dog exists in the 1st place (nurture didn't work with parent dog so they tried crossbreeding to try to take it out of the dogs new breed, also not working).
You can train a tiger, it might act like a house cat, but IF it ever decided to attack it has the power to kill (as do these dogs, principle is the same).
@@klansimpsonyou really gonna compare a tiger to a dog? Lmao a cat cant even compare to a tiger
I had a coworker that was constantly complaining about his husky. I finally told him, “you’re the problem, not the dog”. They’re bred to run for hours on end so if you’re not willing to take it for at least a two hour run (or some equivalent exercise) twice a day the problems will only get worse. He ended up re-homing it to a friend who lived on 200 acres
You have a extra 4 hours a day to do that ?
@@edstringer1138 if you don't, then don't get a husky. Simple as that
Exactly another example of an owner that didn't know what they were doing or was to lazy to work with there animal to give it the stimulating it needed
@@kimbrolyy FR. it's not that hard, just don't get a dog
A happy ending at least, that dog will be loving 200 acres
"more cat than dog" - except for the volume of the howling 😂.
My huskies were super easy to train. As long as they didn’t think the thing I wanted them to do was stupid 😂
My frenchies have brain damage fr
Also cats can behave very well! I trained my cat to follow me and sit, and he’s so sweet
Yeah my cat comes when I whistle the tune that Gizmo whistles in Gremlins. Sounds like I’m being sarcastic but I’m fully telling the truth. And my girlfriends cats but mainly one of them would just 100% follow us when we walked the dog and he’d go with us for blocks and blocks and if we got too far we’d say his name and he job to us. Cat are super smart. I think it’s best when you have cats and dos because they kind of also train each other it’s the coolest thing.
Naw that cat training you fr 😳
I made this biggest mistake getting on from a pet store
@@lilavslola lol yeah, all my sweetest have been rescues
You don’t train a husky, they train you. I owned one and he was one of the best dogs I ever had. I will NEVER get another one 🤣
I have a Siberian Husky lots of fun. Might get another one. Just because I love how he gets me outta bed for walks and keeps me in shape.
Had just one too. And o hell yea, reitiration of teaching them for a few months as with most breeds to comprehend their tasks or simply placement in the family pack, is always constant. Very loving pups, but man are they honory, imo.
@@trevorc41 "get up you fat fuck time for some walkies so you can get bitches" -- the husky
Get an Alaskan Husky instead. Healthier, nicer temperament, more intelligent, more durable etc
My (adult) son rescued a Siberian Husky. As his first dog. Must say, he lucked out. She is smart & learns quickly. Of course, I'm on my 2nd Chihuahua, they're smart-- but you'll never know what they've learned...so huskies seem amazingly quick to show what they've learned at this point!😁
I never understood why people get huskies. When they live in city areas or small apartments. ITS A WORKING DOG!! Not a house dog, not a aparment dog! It needs to be in a pack and pull sleds what it was bred for!
There’s a guy in Britain fixing French bulldogs and pugs noses to not be flat limiting their breathing, he’s selectively breeding the dogs for,their future health
We have just acquired a Frenchie. Now 10 wks old. Very feisty, but loveable. She’s really bonded with our 3 yr bully/boxer bitch. The vet had advised the pup’s breathing is ok, but will need checking when adult for breathing issues.
As for discipline & training, I honestly doubt we will have any probs!(?)!👍👍😉
@@jrogervaughan Great! Sounds like a wonderful dog! Just make sure to get him checked for breathing every once in a while.
Oh fuck yeah that's amazing, how would I go about finding his website or socials ?
@@JohnDoe-gq6yg I don't know, sorry about that!
@@PresidentialPudding ah no worries man
Yeah huskies are crazy. Genuinely, I only know one husky owner who’s husky is really well trained and very happy - and she works from home 3 days of the week. She is literally always with her dog and puts in about 3-7 hours of physical activity with the dog pretty much every day. When I told her I wanted one she stopped me immediately and said there was no way with a normal work schedule and social life that I could actually put the time into the husky they need - they’re way too smart and way too energetic. Honestly, made me realize that a lot of husky owners lowkey abuse their dogs by accident simply because the needs of huskies are so hard to meet.
I had multiple and they are chill dogs. Just a little willful
come from a family of dog breeders (trainers and generally all activities dog) and the usual suspects for my family are generally American Staffordshire terrier, had and currently have a Boston one and have had rottweilers. all of them fit pretty well into our families although except for the Boston they do need a fair bit of activity but with proper raising they fit so well into a family dynamic and we'll, it doesn't hurt that they pretty much terrify any would be criminals in the area just with their presence despite being basically overgrown puppies and always friendly, like the only time they even have had any remotely aggressive behavior were when complete strangers that (to the dogs) that aren't seen I our neighborhood generally walk inside our property and even then it was just a run up to them keeping 1-2m distance while barking to force em off the property.
neighbors or those who frequent the area get left alone if they cut across our lawn walking somewhere and if you introduce a person to the dog they immediately start seeing that person as okay to be inside the actual home.
funnily enough crime in my neighborhood basically disappeared when we moved here used the be atleast 2-4 robberies every year or so
no complaints from neighbors and the cops have all been real happy about not having to patrol the area as much and being able to focus manpower on the actual problematic streets
Unless you have a sled, huskies are pointless. High prey drive. Killed one of my 200 pound calves.
Finally someone understands what I mean when I say huskies are “more cat than dog”.
PSA: this has a sad ending.
any husky is one hell of a time commitment. i found one on the street who kept escaping her yard (owners kept her outside IN FLORIDA) beautiful dog, sweet as she could possibly be. i named her breakfast bagel as that was the only thing she wanted to eat. i took care of her for two days while trying to find her owner and the level of boundless energy is unsustainable. unless you have a large space and plenty of patience, enjoy them from afar.
SAD PART
(i couldn’t find the owner and eventually took her to the humane society and the owner came and claimed her that day. she unfortunately escaped again and was struck by a car. idk if she made it or not but that’s why you don’t get a breed that you can’t care for properly. long live breakfast bagel 🥯
R.I.P to a real one. 😔🙏🏻
When our husky was 13 and finally calm I said "we should do that again" and ended getting another husky puppy completely forgetting what a pain in the ass they can be. They are definitely a dog that demands patience from the owner.
Sounds like the entirety of my family whenever they see another cute animal on the road, despite the fact we had the financial hell of caring for *Fifteen goddamn pets at one point!*
I feel like I am the only sane one in the household when it comes to the possibility of new pets. Right now we have three dogs and one cat, far more manageable, but I've made it clear multiple times that they are not allowed to bring in a new pet, but they keep entertaining the idea, usually if an animal just walks up to one of them outside.
I don't like the idea of leaving an animal to the streets, but I am also not willing to just let them bring in some new animal that might not get along with the ones we have and will only cost us even more money to care for.
@@RudeRA17 absolutely! I love reading the comments in husky videos. They are a unique breed!
Our German Shepherd has a completely different personality but they are buddies
@@zetavalentine huskies are very rewarding if you're patient enough. Their personality was very different from all of our other dogs
I’m now extremely impressed by my brother’s ability to train his Siberian husky. Zoe is such a good dog omg
What would your opinion be on the Komondor/Hungarian Shepherd?
I've grown up with these walking mops, and I love them a lot.
Me, a cat person hearing about the Siberian husky: I see this as an absolute win!
if you like loud cats, yes.
I’m a cat person and trust me, you don’t want a husky
@@larainejohnson8105 Agreed. Take a cat, make it big enough to kill even more stuff... I as a cat owner am not a fan. (Particularly because Huskys are known cat-killers...)
Seriously though, the worst part about Huskys is how active they are. No normal owner could ever give them what they need.
surprisingly, ive managed to train my cats to fetch. they also dont go on furniture, only scratch the posts provided, ans also do not enter rooms that they are not allowed in.
I have a couple of friends who have huskies and they are worse than cats honestly. They are insanely stubborn, smart, and destructive which is why it’s hard to train them. What I find even more confusing is why they got huskies when we live in the middle of Texas
I’m assuming I’m the luckiest Siberian Husky owner. Very well trained, good recall, off leash walk, gentle giant, very calm, extremely friendly 😍❤️. I think I just hit the jackpot 🎉
I had one like that. I rescued her from the street after someone moved and left her behind. She was one of the sweetest, loving and obedient dogs I have been around.
Same here. My first 2 dogs were huskies. Worked in obedience with them and with success. Then enjoyed the company of American Akitas for over 30 years. But I've reached that age where I find it difficult to properly help them when they have grown old and start having mobility problems. So, decided to adopt a 9 year old husky that was seriously malnourished and clearly had been treated in a really bad way. Didn't regret that for a second. He talks. A lot! Makes the funniest sounds. Regularly turns into a goof ball. Regularly behaves like a cat. But he's also incredibly thankful and well behaving. Can be off leash. Is friendly to other dogs and he didn't try to escape once since he's living with us.
Similar experience with my shepherd, full working line German shepherd. Super low energy, and well socialized. Hit the lottery, don't want to test it again 😂
Bruh my husky only listens if it means she gets something out of it, always escapes and makes me chase her, but she is very nice and gentle.
You sure it’s not a malamute? 😂😂😂
Not me looking at getting a frenchie 💀
Huskies are amazing and also requires the patience of a saint.
The huskies love to sing the song of their people
If you know , You know
When I was a kid the neighbors had huskies I loved them so much
i got in repeated trouble for creeping up to the fence and going "Awwo'oo'oo."
Used to raise huskies myself.
Raised 1 from a pup to old age.
Took work, but he was an amazingly well behaved dog.
He liked to run 100 miles every day, and would have if we let him, but we could trust him to sit in the bed of the truck, with a load of groceries (including all kinds of meat) and not only would be stay in the truck with the tailgate down, he would not touch the groceries!
Miss that dog
“More cat than dog.”
Sounds like my kinda dog.
A bulldogs eyes can buldge out of its head if it gets to excited💀
"More cats than dogs"
I look at my Siberian Husky that is currently sprawling all across the sofa : "... Yeah I can see that"
My great gran had a French bull who’s name was happy. She was so sensitive and sweet she didn’t have nearly as many health problems that French’s have now and she could actually breathe through her nose. She loved all of us and sadly passed back in 2019 I miss her everyday and I can’t imagine how my gran feels without happy in her life.
Let me start by saying most people dont know how to handle Huskies. I raised mine from a pup. I got him for free when the first owner who bought him had him three days and couldn't understand why he was talktive and hade anxiety problems. They lived in a apartment and thought it was a great idea to have a huskie. When I picked him up I asked them what are you feeding him he said what ever the lady who bred him gave me in a brown bag. She raised slid dogs and his snot was not long enough for pulling. Anyways long story short hes my shadow very loyal. Was super easy to train and he is like my child. When we were in a torando he came to me and stayed with me after the house fell on me. My buddy had one of his brothers and it was like night and day. To me its all about taking the time to work with them and understand what they need. Yeah they can get vocal and be a ham. They are very smart and as long as yoy keep them busy and love them they wont be hard to handle mine dosnt even need a leash he will walk with me no leash needed and will sit when I say sit come when called for. He sleeps at the foot of my bed and is great with children.
Imagine for the French bulldog he says “and for that reason, I’m out.”
I was waiting on the Husky. As a previous owner (RIP SIERRA) everything is spot on. We've never had a dog take so many training classes which were well worth it. We could have been out on a 10 mile hike and want another one 20 minutes later. The energy they have!! Also, our yard had to be escape proof and even then she took a few walks by herself. The hair!! Hours and hours of brushing when they are shedding and no you don't shave them because they have a double coat. The talking I loved! One of the smartest dogs we have ever owned yet the one with most work required. That is why you see so many at shelters and dog pounds.
Mine would literally break out of her outdoor house through the food bowl slots and run around the neighborhood she did this 3 times
When I had 1 huskie we had to do a ton of walks and play a ton also but after we got another one we can out then outside in our fenced in yard and they will chase each other and play for hours especially if it's snowing. Sometimes they would come in from the yard and not even want to go for a walk. Having 2 huskies is easier than having 1