**Calling All SIBERIAN PEOPLE!**

[pessimisaurus]

more great info- thanks!

I have a 6-ft wooden fence, and *NEVER* leave my dogs out unattended. the yard is small and pretty much only used for potty then right back in. (though I imagine in the summer we'll be out there more!) do you think thats a safe enough enclosure??? I cant imagine a dog walking out the door and instantly jumping a fence while its being watched..

[Glacier]

I cant imagine a dog walking out the door and instantly jumping a fence while its being watched..

LOL, then you've never owned a husky! I've watched Mac do exactly that!

Six feet is probably plenty for most huskies though. You might have to reinforce the bottom so he can't dig out, but if supervised, he shouldn't have time to dig out before you notice!

[tikeyas_mom]

what is it like living with a husky? how do yours act with people they know? people they dont? dogs they know? dogs they dont? what are they like to train? how obedient would you say they are? are they hyperactive? how much exercise do yours need/get? what kinds of activities to you do with them? what funny quirks do they have? what are they like in the house? do they bark much? howl much? anything else???

Well Life with a husky is very interesting.. they are like no other breed int he world, they are great family dogs, love the "pack mantality".. Tikeya is totally fine with all people she meets and children/babies as well.. Now Some Siberian huskies can become VERY dominant, and they always want to be alpha (even if they are the weaker of the dogs)..

They also NEVER forget.. Tikeya has gotten into a fight with a few dogs, and she STILL remembers where they live, and growls everytime she sees them.. Siberian huskies need alot of daily excercize, in order to keep weight down.. I noticed when Tikeya was younger she was almost anerexic with her eating, and VERY hyper.. Now that she has ages She eats alot more and has SLOWed right down. I notice Tikeya likes to have a routine to their day (fed, walked, sleep same time everyday), You can do all types of agility/showing/therapy/ anything with your sibe (Except fetch) ..I have yet to meet a sibe who likes to fetch (mainly when there is water around)..

Most Sibes Dont like the water so much, I think it has to do with intincts (walking on ice, if they fall through?? Who knows, But Tikeya hates the water, and so does my friends siberian husky.. .. Also Siberian huskies (If Bored) will be distructive (chewing, digging, escaping out of the yard and taking off for hours) ... or howl (to answer you noisyness question: YES YES YES they are VERY noisy!!!)... Tikeya has been a "inside dog" ever since she was a pupski, and we have had the pound called on us because people thought we might be hurting Tikeya, if she is left outside for 10 min alone she Freaks out "Howling and screaming like shes being beaten.".. I would have it no other way .. Siberian huskies can be tricky to train though *they are VERY stubborn*, not to mention they are prey driven... *Tikeya has killed her share of Birds/rodents.... * in other words "patience is a vertue"
I couldnt personally ever see my self living with out a siberian husky in my life.. They are by far my favorite breed.. but again They can be VERRY noisy.. lol

Siberian huskies ARE NOT for everyone ... I suggest you do a month of research before jumping into the breed *maybe talk to some breeders too*...

(((Wow I just wrote a novel))

[pessimisaurus]

hahaha loving all the stories and info thanks!

[pessimisaurus]

*bump* c'mon I know theres more of you out there!!

[lute]

welcome back!

I saw someone posted this already and I agree compleatly, it's never a boring with a sibe around! They are an origonal breed. definatly NOT for everyone! What you described as what you want in a dog pretty much described a sibe...to a certain point. to get a sibe to the perfect little angel with other dogs and people is a ton of socialization. I socialized my Gracie out the wazoo, but because she's a dominant female that was unspayed until last year she has certain dogs she doesn't like. Normally other dominate dogs. Gracie just loves every person she meets though.

PREPAIR FOR HAIR!!! Lots and LOTS of brushing, lots and LOTS of shedding! Hope you don't mind a little bit of youur sibe going everywhere with you! I've found that if I brush Gracie out everyday the shedding goes down dramaticly.

Sibes are one of the harder breeds to train. Only because they are so dern indipendant and have selective hearing. They are smart though, you just have to figure out ways to keep the dog interested. Food is popular with this breed.


I hope this helps you a lil. I just woke up so I'm still waking up.

[Anita Cholaine]

Welcome back! Your two pups are GORGEOUS! I really hope we see them more in the future.

I'm sorry I can't really say much about Huskies, but you're getting tons of great information from Sibe people! I'm sure it will be really useful for you.