Huskies...... advice please

[vegster]

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]

Get a spaniel instead.

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[black & white seagull]

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.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Get a spaniel instead.

 

[Notters]

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]

Damn, I thought this said 'Muskies'.

 

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

dont let em eat yellow snow

 

[northstandnorth]

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]

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]

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.