My Husky would camp out on the cooler tile floors during the summer, and if it started to rain, would run outside to lay in the grass in the rain.

She definitely didn't like the heat.

During the winter, she would lay outside all day, even when it was cold or snowing.


She actually passed away doing what she loved: Taking a nap outside in the cool autumn rain.

They like to climb, dig and run. Escape artists. Super sweet pups normally, but due to their need for activity I wouldn't recommend them unless you plan to keep up. Also don't recommend them to warm/hot weather areas, it just isn't ideal for the dog. These are animals that thrive in, and prefer the cold. Not that they can't live in warm areas, just......they aren't really made for it. These guys can run 20-30 miles, or more, in a day and not be tired.

They are also prone to be very vocal, which is neat. They like to talk a lot, haha!

Most are vocal and like to "talk", but not all. My husky rarely talked, and when she did, it was most often just a soft "woooo" noise.

Neighbor has two. Cool dogs but they're escape artists and have gotten up to all sorts of mischief in the neighborhood. You'll know when sirens are near before you hear them because the huskies will howl which will set off all the other dogs in the neighborhood. I find it highly amusing.

I loved Rizo when we was alive. He wasn't as vocal as most huskies and he wasn't an aggressive digger, though he did enjoy shoving his snout into gopher holes but, he was stubborn as hell. He knew our morning routine, could hear us getting all our stuff ready, dishes getting put away, heard the car keys clanging around and he'd refuse to move from his spot after multiple calls. The next 10minutes was yelling, cajoling, pulling and finally he'd get up, sauntered over to his water bowl, did his stretches and laps, only THEN could we all leave.

Husky's are pretty adaptable to heat, after all Alaskan Summer's are long on sun BUT, heat & humidity in the lower-48 are something all together different. A mixed breed helps but, they are Winter dog, for Winter fun, raising one in the greater Houston-area I would be very cautious about exposing them to that level of conditions. If things got uncomfortable for Rizo, he'd go lay on the tile in the bathroom to cool down.

They are runners with little to no recall, have a HIGH prey drive and can escape most anything. Smart, sassy and fun.

Amazing dogs if you are prepared. Like any dog, if they get regular exercise and entertainment it helps. Fur everywhere all the time. Please do not shave, it’s hard on them and can subject them to skin issues including sun burn.

We have Malamutes, a bigger, calmer cousin to the Husky but still all the same caveats apply. Our live in the A/C and only get walked in early mornings.

They shed.
They sing.
They run.
They like to eat weird shit.

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Originally posted by irreverent:
They shed.
They sing.
They run.
They like to eat weird shit.

This right there.

My neighbor growing up had a husky and a Malamute. Both Excape artists, and would sing you the song of their people. Both great, loving dogs that would excape and come play with me all day.


ARman

I reread my response this a.m., and I’ll clarify: by “eat weird shit”, I mean pica. We had one in our clinic regularly for abdominal surgery because it like to eat tennis balls. Sweetest, goofiest dog, but the neighbor kids thought it was hilarious, so they kept throwing balls over the fence. I think I would’ve choked those kids if I were the owner.
There was another client whose Husky/mal liked rocks. It seemed to be a trend, but maybe those were flukes.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

Enough hair to make another dog.

As far as being goofy:

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2...-well/4131506094181/

Dog park meet & greet went well. Not a raised hair between them.
The border was a bit more territorial when we got home, but they're getting along well so far.

Test driving for a couple days to see how he does with the house/kids/current dog.

Looks like your border is trying to say something .
I remember when I brought home a new dog my current boy literally took all of his toys, went into his crate, and covered himself with a blanket.

That said, they get along fine most of the time.

They were playing well last night, the husky just rests his chin on the border & gets her riled up.
Was getting along well with the kids as well, was most concerned with how he'd be with our 2yr old.

Well, we gave it 2 weeks. He's going back today

Can't be out alone if we're not home, gets into things he shouldn't & scratched up 2 doors, and broke a miniblind.
Escapes the kennel & repeats the above
While irritating, those could be worked on.

This morning, he snapped at our 2 yr old for trying to pick up the ball she'd been throwing for him to fetch.

I'm up for working on some of the behavioral stuff, but snap at my kids & that's a no-go.

Bummed, but just wasn't the right fit.

I get it. But you should of considered going to a training class with him.
I know many think they know how to deal with dogs. But having done a series of class's with a good trainer and other dogs and owners was really helpful. For the dog and me. And I have owned dogs for decades. That dog was not going to be an easy fit. But could of if handled properly.

It is a commitment though. To the dog and the process.

Hope it turns out well for him.

No accident the dog was found.

Thank you for the update. I am sorry to hear that, but I don’t blame you one second for protecting your child. You have to recognize your limits.
Sometimes we all have just too much going on to watch everything.

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
I get it. But you should of considered going to a training class with him.
I know many think they know how to deal with dogs. But having done a series of class's with a good trainer and other dogs and owners was really helpful.

This.
Husky's are an advanced-level breed. The majority of owners NEED to take their arctic dog to classes, for BOTH of them. Of all the breeds, they need it and the constant reinforcement necessary.