Well, while not HUGE dogs, to ME Huskies are large. My mom owns a 6 lb Yorkie, so a 80 lb Husky is big.

I have been researching the breed a lot, and have read all of the things mentioned in one place or another.The shedding, prey drive, digging etc. I am looking forward to no (or little) dog smell, the independance, energy and love of outdoors that they seem to have.

The parents are both registered, and are involved in competitive sledding.

I am currently searching for a well run obediece class in my area, which I think will help a lot with the puppy training.