Adam C
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Ive got a Husky called Storm, male and a couple of years old now.
Its true what they say they do prefer to howl over barking.
They do need alot of attention even though they can act like they couldn't give a shit about you, unless you have food in your hand and then they act like your best friend.
But they do need alot of attention and time as ours is walked everyday mostly as hes always full of energy, I take him out 3 times a week and hes always got tons of energy left even after the walk i take him on, my dads even started to ride a bike with the husky tied to it on a lead and he just runs along with loads of energy.
But I would be careful around kids though, as my husky does like to play rough sometimes
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Originally posted by Green Thing
Ive got a Husky called Storm, male and a couple of years old now.
Its true what they say they do prefer to howl over barking.
They do need alot of attention even though they can act like they couldn't give a shit about you, unless you have food in your hand and then they act like your best friend.
But they do need alot of attention and time as ours is walked everyday mostly as hes always full of energy, I take him out 3 times a week and hes always got tons of energy left even after the walk i take him on, my dads even started to ride a bike with the husky tied to it on a lead and he just runs along with loads of energy.
But I would be careful around kids though, as my husky does like to play rough sometimes
any pics of your dog? 
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loubielou
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my aunt has 2 and most of the time theyre really soft and gentle. she never has any problems with the girl but the male occasionally goes off on one and goes a bit crazy. Shes had them a couple of years now and theyre huge. They need alot of space which luckily she has but no offence, i dont really think a council house would be big enoug for such a large dog.
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John
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I hadn't even thought about the space.
I've got a lab and a fairly big house, no chance i'd even think about something even that size in a tiny council house with 17 kids, thats just cruel.
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loubielou
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loubielou
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rogue is the male one, darker coloured and storm, the lgihter coloured is the female
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Whittie
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Who's are they?
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Kerry
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I had 2 northern inuits which are of husky origin
They were extremely hard work! I couldnt walk them alone and walked for hours I could never tire them out.
I have had dogs all my life so i would consider myself experienced with them and these were by far the hardest!
despite having a massive garden to play in when they wernt being walked they destroyed everything. They ate thier way through the house, the garden, me  (i have scars to prove it)
yes they are cute and make very good pets and maybe i feel differently having the 2 at once but seriously consider how hard they can be like people have said!!
also we was walking down the coast at cromer once and a woman was walking with her husky and my daughter ran over because she was familiar with the dog and it out right just bit her 
i know some people have good storys to tell its like anything but in my experience i would only recommend someone who is strong, dedicated and has bags of time to own one
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Ben D
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I've never owned a Husky, But a do have a 13 week old American pit called George (in my avy) and with all puppy's they teethe, Mine seems to like biting finger's & Toes at the minute, Not nastily but still can hurt when he's excited, Dont Think i would leave him around little children untill he's a little more well trained. As they dont know that what they are doing is wrong they just think they are playing.
Also If your Feeding them properley they can cost an absolute fortune, My Dog Hates any real "DOG" food so it get's proper cooked Chicken & Rice, Turkey, Lamb, Beef, Etc and the occasoinal Corrots Swede's Apples too.
And on the odd occassion he is left alone he hates it as Dog's need lots of attention especially when young , How are you going to find time to go Work/Uni, Look After your children, Spend time with your Partner then train Walk and play with the dog as much as you should?
[Edited on 13-08-2008 by Ben D]
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Shrek
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Wow some people really like to get on the band wagon! Oh well. I dont have Huskies but i do have 3 American bulldogs which are rather large and can be a bit noisey! The biggest dog is just shy of 10st and the other 2 arent far off, they could be a handfull in the wrong hands tbh. Under no circumstances would i trust them with kids, i dont generally trust any dogs with kids. Ive seen the way they snap at each other and the damage it can do, a kid would not survive that.
Good luck to you if you get one.
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Russ
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben D
I've never owned a Husky, But a do have a 13 week old American pit called George (in my avy) and with all puppy's they teethe, Mine seems to like biting finger's & Toes at the minute, Not nastily but still can hurt when he's excited, Dont Think i would leave him around little children untill he's a little more well trained. As they dont know that what they are doing is wrong they just think they are playing.
Also If your Feeding them properley they can cost an absolute fortune, My Dog Hates any real "DOG" food so it get's proper cooked Chicken & Rice, Turkey, Lamb, Beef, Etc and the occasoinal Corrots Swede's Apples too.
And on the odd occassion he is left alone he hates it as Dog's need lots of attention especially when young , How are you going to find time to go Work/Uni, Look After your children, Spend time with your Partner then train Walk and play with the dog as much as you should?
[Edited on 13-08-2008 by Ben D]
if he starts biting your hands, rub butter on them, he'll lick them instead, as he does it, just say "kisses". do it a few times (hopefully will only take a few) and then whenever hes nibbling you, say kisses and he'll know to lick you instead  my hands were cut to ribbons the first month or so after having our dog, i looked like a self harmer
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Russ
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Originally posted by Shrek
Good luck to you if you get one.
i agree, good luck to the dog if you get one
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Ben D
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Chers Russ good advice, Now i just need to stop him waking my up at 8 in the morning by jumping on my face
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Russ
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Originally posted by Ben D
Chers Russ good advice, Now i just need to stop him waking my up at 8 in the morning by jumping on my face
no advice for that one mate, good luck
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Lynny
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Not owned a husky, but we bought a border collie many years ago, both my parents had grown up with dogs all their lives and had a lot of experience with them, but still had a handful with this one, he needs 10 miles walking a day, as well as constant attention and being played with. Now hes 13 year old, had bad arthritus and as we've had him as a pup obvioiusly knows us all very well, but there's still the odd time he'l snap and bite when hes aggetated (sp), luckily as we're all adults its not to bad. Point I'm trying to get across is no matter what kind of dog it is, no matter how lovable it is, dogs are VERY unpredictable and can attack at any minute, especially if they feel threatened. As much as you can keep dogs with kids, it's very very risky. No matter what you say, I'm sure there'll be a time when you go to the toilet or something and leave said dog alone with said kid(s) if only for a minute.....was a case of this in news where the dog killed the kid. PLUS, if that dog is provoked, or annoyed or scared of whatever and snaps at you or your kids, then thats that dogs life over with, will get put to sleep for a serious bite, and that would be sad....
buy a horse
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