Huskies...... advice please

vegster · Oct 13, 2008

I have noticed that there are quite a few Huskies out and about in my area and indeed they are wonderful looking dogs and I really fancy buying one. I know that they are not really designed for the rigours of wet and warmth that we experience in this country, which is a pity. So, in the interests of looking after my Huskie, would it be better not to keep it in the house or buy an outdoor kennel? Can they be kept overnight in a chest freezer ?

Lord Large · Oct 13, 2008

Get a spaniel instead.

¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤ · Oct 13, 2008

I keep hamsters. Fascinating little creatures but one word of advice - always wrap sellotape round them first if you plan to shag them it's not pretty when they burst.

Dr Q · Oct 13, 2008

Great dogs (them plus Malmutes the other variations seen around).
Probably best kept outside, but if only 1, then indoors is better.
Biggest downside of them is they need a lot of exercise, and you can't let them off the lead as they just leg it!

Kaiser_Soze · Oct 13, 2008

vegster said:
I have noticed that there are quite a few Huskies out and about in my area and indeed they are wonderful looking dogs and I really fancy buying one. I know that they are not really designed for the rigours of wet and warmth that we experience in this country, which is a pity. So, in the interests of looking after my Huskie, would it be better not to keep it in the house or buy an outdoor kennel? Can they be kept overnight in a chest freezer ?

The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain - Huskies UK

worth looking at-they are gorgeous dogs and as someone else mention, they do need a lot of work. Daily walking of around an hour, also a lot of grooming too.

Curious Orange · Oct 13, 2008

I'm really quite disappointed... I thought this was going to be a thread all about Mariella Frostrup.

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black & white seagull · Oct 13, 2008

If you're seriously thinking about getting a dog, please, please consider a rescue. There's probably a husky rescue in the UK, as pretty much every breed has one, sadly.

If, after research, you find that it might be too challenging as a breed, I can wholeheartedly recommend a greyhound. They are affectionate, low-maintenance and lazy as hell. And there are about a gazillion available for rehoming as they are bred as a commodity and dumped once their careers are over. Brighton's nearest rehoming branch is here: Brighton Greyhound Owners AssociationHome

I know you were asking about huskies, but I like to take any opportunity I can to promote greyhounds as pet, because they are just so amazing. :cute:

Tyrone Biggums · Oct 13, 2008

black & white seagull said:
If, after research, you find that it might be too challenging as a breed, I can wholeheartedly recommend a greyhound. They are affectionate, low-maintenance and lazy as hell. And there are about a gazillion available for rehoming as they are bred as a commodity and dumped once their careers are over. Brighton's nearest rehoming branch is here: Brighton Greyhound Owners AssociationHome

I know you were asking about huskies, but I like to take any opportunity I can to promote greyhounds as pet, because they are just so amazing.

I second that.

Wonderful dogs the old greyhounds.

And while I have a bias (had 2 pet greys 14 & 12) they do have a better temperament than Huskies overall as pets.

Especially if they have gone through a pet program where they have been tested with other animals like cats.

vegster · Oct 13, 2008

Thanks for the tips... I'm going off the idea now as I have been informed that the best way to maintain Husky disclipine is to slaughter one of them and feed it to the rest. I'm rather afraid I wouldn't want to keep cleaning up the mess this would entail, so I have decided to keep an ex-lover in the chest freezer instead.

As for Greyhounds, yes I do like them too but I'm afraid my back garden is not an oval 400m.

bhaexpress · Oct 13, 2008

Lovely dogs but you don't get many winning obedience medals. If you can live with that and the fact they need a lot of exercise they're great.

Questions · Oct 13, 2008

I thought this was going to be a thread about miniature car collections like Matchbox, Hot Wheels and of course Huskies.

I used to have a little Dinky.

Questions · Oct 13, 2008

vegster said:
Thanks for the tips... I'm going off the idea now as I have been informed that the best way to maintain Husky disclipine is to slaughter one of them and feed it to the rest. I'm rather afraid I wouldn't want to keep cleaning up the mess this would entail, so I have decided to keep an ex-lover in the chest freezer instead.
As for Greyhounds, yes I do like them too but I'm afraid my back garden is not an oval 400m.

The cold frigid one. Who will notice ?

Superphil · Oct 13, 2008

Dr Q said:
need a lot of exercise, and you can't let them off the lead as they just leg it!

This I have heard from an owner I know, if they do get off the lead they will run for miles and miles, and you may be lucky to ever see them again.

Sajerz · Oct 13, 2008

Lord Large said:
Get a spaniel instead.

Notters · Oct 13, 2008

My friend has 3 in his (admitedly very large) maisonette above North Street. They seem pretty damn well behaved to me, as dogs go... I don't like dogs, but these Huskie things seem pretty cool!

Juan Albion · Oct 13, 2008

Damn, I thought this said 'Muskies'.

Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee · Oct 13, 2008

dont let em eat yellow snow

northstandnorth · Oct 13, 2008

English (or better still Sussex) Springer Spaniel is the way to go.

yes they need a decent walk but that is half the fun. the other half is a loyal friendly family pet

NMH · Oct 13, 2008

Dr Q said:
Great dogs (them plus Malmutes the other variations seen around).
Probably best kept outside, but if only 1, then indoors is better.
Biggest downside of them is they need a lot of exercise, and you can't let them off the lead as they just leg it!

Word.
Although they can still get attached enough to want to stay around.
I had one for a month before I found a home for her. She was an extraordinary looking creature with rust-red hair around a cream-white furry masked face that possessed eyes with blue lightning running across them. Had to be seen to be believed really.
She had the propensity to do a runner, but then it was only a need for me to chase. When I said "sod you then" she ran back the other way and waited for me to come after her! Mischievous monster, but still soppy at heart.

NOT a safe dog around cats or other small animals other than dogs. Mine was uncompromising when the teeth were bared - it was all over quickly for the opponent regardless of dental prowess.

NOT a good guard dog - if a thief broke in they'd welcome them in and show them to the more expensive stuff.

northstandnorth · Oct 13, 2008

NMH said:
Word.

NOT a safe dog around cats or other small animals other than dogs. Mine was uncompromising when the teeth were bared - it was all over quickly for the opponent regardless of dental prowess

one that walks the same fields i use with my springer has attacked many dogs and killed a wild deer and a pet goat,it got over a 6 foot fence to kill that one.

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