husky damage

phil2 · 03-25-2007, 11:32 AM

http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/huskydamage

that worrys me if i was to get a husky ^^^

OC_Spirit · 03-25-2007, 12:24 PM

This is exactly why some many Huskies get dumped in shelters. people buy them for their goregous looks, never bother excercising so the dog gets bored and finds his own means of entertainment. After all, a tired husky is a good husky.

Lorina · 03-25-2007, 12:47 PM

I think it's great that a breed club would include the not-so-nice information about a breed.

That's always been one of my beefs with breed descriptions of the so-called "designer" breeds -- they don't discuss the downsides, just that the dog supposedly has the best features of both breeds. They're more of a slick advertisement than factual information.

Whitney · 03-25-2007, 02:22 PM

When Melody was a pup she was never THAT destructive. She liked to chew like all puppies do, but she never ruined the furniture. She ate my mom's plant/tree, and that was probably the worst thing that she did, because it was 15-20 odd years old. She still likes to bite the flower petals off of bushes and plants.

My sisters old room mate got a Golden Doodle (?) and he had mashed a banana into the carpet, and destroyed a sofa. None of my dogs even like banana's!

siberian husky lover12 · 03-25-2007, 03:39 PM

I have a siberian husky and as long as you get them LOTS OF EXCERCISE, they will be fine. But you should have a big back yard and if you cant take them for at least 5 mile runs EVERYDAY, then you should not own one. Mine is my jogging partner so she fits in perfectly.

lawlady · 03-25-2007, 05:14 PM

Yes, a husky can do that, in no time flat. Huskies are VERY people oriented, and hate being left alone. That doesn't make them a bad dog, though. It's just the breed they are. Husky's require HUGE backyards, lots of running, and lots of hands on attention. They are wonderful dogs if you are willing to put in the time they need. Also, i wouldn't own one if you live anywhere near a hot climate. And they are not outside dogs...then again, are any dogs really 'outside dogs'?

Linda and Zavie

Chloef_2799 · 03-25-2007, 06:01 PM

IMO those dogs were a little too bored.

siberian husky lover12 · 03-25-2007, 06:16 PM

First off what does IMO mean? And yes siberians do need a cold climate,but, i live in missouri and it gets hot here. So is what i do, during the summer on hot days, i will allow her to go swiiming in Flatt Creek. We will swim in high water from most of the edge of it to almost the end. The water aften has little rapids so she getts good excercise while staying cool. I enjoy it too. And i am afraid of water but i have her so i am not as scared anymore.

TurveyDog · 03-25-2007, 08:26 PM

My previous husky had a great deal of energy and could not be left untended in the house. My present husky is a mellow angel and has never chewed or destroyed anything. So it all depends on the husky.

IMO = in my opinion

IMHO = in my humble opinion

***NV*** · 03-26-2007, 06:04 AM

My girl has the capability to be distructive, when I first got her she was 10 weeks old, and she tore up my sock drawer in 10 mins, but once you get a hang of there exercise requirements, they are wonderful dogs to have. They need a constant outlet for all the energy they have. Don't forget, these dogs were bread to run. Also, many breeders suggest that they work well, somtimes better with a constant companion with them because they are pack animals, so for those who don't stay at home with them, have a demanding job, etc, it's best to get two, keeping in mind space needed for them to run, run, and o yea, run some more!

sheltiemom · 03-26-2007, 10:07 AM

There is currently a six month old Husky floating around my neighborhood. It has been rehomed three times now to different people on my street. Gorgeous dogs, but I decided long ago they weren't the breed for me.

phil2 · 03-26-2007, 11:58 AM

yes ,the only thing with one thing for me is that you say 5 miles walk a day,well i culdnt do that but i read they need a minimum of 1 hrwalk a day,now i could do that.

OC_Spirit · 03-26-2007, 05:23 PM

1hr at a quick pace will get you roughly 4 miles and thats exactly the minimum that they need. 1 complete hour of quick-paced walking - no breaks and no splitting the walk up into short segments. The more the better of course!

***NV*** · 03-26-2007, 07:32 PM

Or if one has a bike or skates, have them pull you, they love to pull and have ben bred to do it. I take her out once every other day to the park and for a half an hour, straight running, she pulls me on my rollerblades around the track. She loves it!

phil2 · 03-27-2007, 10:44 AM

well would a alaskan malamute be better.

OC_Spirit · 03-27-2007, 03:58 PM

Alaskan Malamutes have the same excercise requirements but they just go at a little slower pace when pulling/running

phil2 · 03-27-2007, 04:37 PM

so there more a walking normally pace dog,that may be better,if we had a sibe we would walk like a hour around the field local a couple of times then up the street and back.

anjamaka · 03-27-2007, 10:50 PM

I have a siberian husky border collie mix and his appetite for running is amazing. When home (sadly he is not home with me yet) I walk him 4 times a day for atleast 30 min (usually 45- an hour) and we almost always go 3 miles at a time sometimes my hubby and I take turns. We plan to keep this up when we get him and when we get Sadie (I HOPE)

phil2 · 03-28-2007, 10:39 AM

so there more a walking normally pace dog,that may be better,if we had a sibe we would walk like a hour around the field local a couple of times then up the street and back. is this ok?

OC_Spirit · 03-28-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil2

so there more a walking normally pace dog,that may be better,if we had a sibe we would walk like a hour around the field local a couple of times then up the street and back. is this ok?

No, its more like when pulling a sled Siberians will either be running or doing a flying trot (quick-paced trot that gives the illusion that the dog is ""floating"" because it is so smooth - a very energy-conserving pace) whereas the malamute might run for a little bit but then settle into a slower-paced trot.