Be prepared...that won't change. I have three husky-border collie crosses ranging from 12 to 2 years old. Only the 12 year old, Pingo, has slowed down even a little and she will still lead a dog team occasionally. The nine year old, Sundin, runs in circles all day while throwing his toys in the air. A few weeks ago he had major wounds to his head and face. Slowed him down for a day. He was running in circles the day after surgery to put his face back together and in harness again before the stitches were out.Originally Posted by taz
The 2 year old, Tehya, is in a league all of her own. I've run her up to 40 miles in a day and never ever seen her tired. She's extremely bright, socialable, sweet and on more than one occasion has driven me to the bottle. She needs a job and a ton of exercise. If I don't keep her busy, she will entertain herself, often in destructive ways, doing things I don't like and a few times doing things that were a risk to her life! I crate her at night, not because she actually needs to be in a crate, but just so she will stop, leave the other dogs alone and rest!
Huskies are very independant and stubborn. If they think they can push you around, they will! They have little desire to please their owners. No self-respecting husky obeys a command just because a human gave it, at least not consistently. They are infamous for their lack of recall...a loose husky is a missing husky! The border collie side might off-set some of those traits, but be very careful with ever letting her off-leash!
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