My "getting a Siberian Husky" thread (serious) - Page 4

NOFX ORTIZ · 06-29-2009, 09:54 AM

I just had my pups 2 year anniversary in may. And i'm telling you it's not a easy puppy to raise.

PVedda56 · 06-29-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Noel_Esq.

I'm guessing you have a husky/mal mix, female huskies should be nowhere near 95 pounds.

Here are the average stats for a Siberian Husky

Size
Male
Height: 21 to 23.5 inches (53 to 60 cm) at the withers.
Weight: 45 to 60 pounds (20 to 27 kg)
Female
Height: 20 to 22 inches (51 to 56 cm) at the withers.
Weight: 35 to 50 pounds (16 to 23 kg)[4]

PVedda56 · 06-29-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NOFX ORTIZ

I just had my pups 2 year anniversary in may. And i'm telling you it's not a easy puppy to raise.

Any Tips/ Where did the pics go?

Simon Sociopath · 06-29-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ausswolf

...why do you have a cage?! never heard of someone keeping a dog in a cage over here except for transporting them. You keep dogs in the backyard or in your house if your home.

crate training...

nickftw · 06-29-2009, 10:00 AM

damn that guy has crazy eyes ^^^^

NOFX ORTIZ · 06-29-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PVedda56

Any Tips/ Where did the pics go?

Tips would be understanding your going through a process such as when you have a baby. (serious) Waking up in the middle of the night, it needs constant attention. These dogs are very social animals and need to be loved.

craig84 · 06-29-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon Sociopath

crate training...

crate training is the most efficient and easiest way to house break and train a dog. simple: if they aren't being supervised, put them in their crate. follow this until they can be trusted to not eat your couch when you aren't looking. it is a royal pain training any other way, unless they are going to be a permanent outdoor dog...

Halos2thorns · 06-29-2009, 10:31 AM

best dog ever, she looks alot like nofx's husky. She 1 brown and 1 blue eye to. They're extremely playful dogs, hate to be alone and howls when shes left alone.

PVedda56 · 06-29-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon Sociopath

crate training...

yep thats what im doing

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Originally Posted by nickftw

damn that guy has crazy eyes ^^^^

thats awesome, wish nero had blue eyes, but brown is cool too, same as me

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Originally Posted by NOFX ORTIZ

Tips would be understanding your going through a process such as when you have a baby. (serious) Waking up in the middle of the night, it needs constant attention. These dogs are very social animals and need to be loved.

yea, nero work us up last night and the gf was up with him for an hour until she got em to fall asleep, i know it will be challenging, but i also know it will be worth it! im already in love with this pup

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Originally Posted by craig84

crate training is the most efficient and easiest way to house break and train a dog. simple: if they aren't being supervised, put them in their crate. follow this until they can be trusted to not eat your couch when you aren't looking. it is a royal pain training any other way, unless they are going to be a permanent outdoor dog...

from what ive heard huskies love their crates, you just make it into a little cave and throw in some towels or blankets that smell like you, and a kong with some pb and they will be happy. at least thats what im hopeing

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Originally Posted by Halos2thorns

best dog ever, she looks alot like nofx's husky. She 1 brown and 1 blue eye to. They're extremely playful dogs, hate to be alone and howls when shes left alone.

never realized how many ppl on here had huskies! great dogs!

TWMac · 06-29-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Noel_Esq.

I'm guessing you have a husky/mal mix, female huskies should be nowhere near 95 pounds.

very possible....we got her for $60 from the local animal shelter, already fixed. Whoever brought her and her brothers in told the shelter they were pure bred.....we're not that hung up on the pure-bred sh*t, so it's no big deal. Whatever her blood line may be, we kinda like her....

PVedda56 · 06-30-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TWMac

very possible....we got her for $60 from the local animal shelter, already fixed. Whoever brought her and her brothers in told the shelter they were pure bred.....we're not that hung up on the pure-bred sh*t, so it's no big deal. Whatever her blood line may be, we kinda like her....

thats an awesome price. Plus you saved a ton of money on her being fixed, plus a bet she already had most of her shots. You kinda like her?

Nero was fine last night until 5:30 and then he started crying really loud. I was just lying in bed laughing my ass off. It was so loud and he sounded like a chicken. Does anyone know how long they cry for? Is it just the first couple nights because they miss there family?

SuperSonic88 · 06-30-2009, 08:45 AM

Grew up with huskies. Have had 3 in my lifetime. Best dogs ever. I really hope you have a large backyard because they like to run around. If you have a standard height fence they will jump it without any effort at all. I say you need at least a 6 foot fence for sure. They are very smart and great dogs in general. When they get older most of them have hip problems. I miss my huskies.

JeepCreeper · 06-30-2009, 09:28 AM

I had a male husky for 12 years. At the time I was living in a duplex with a housemate. My housemate and his father built a screen door for the front so we could open the door and get a breeze. I told him my dog would run out the door. He said, no we have a latch to hold it closed. I told him my dog is going to run right through that as soon as I let him go. He said no way. I let go of my dog's collar and he proceeded to smash through the screen and sprinted down the road. About 20 minutes later I managed to catch him.

I wish I had the escape on video.

coolcat22 · 09-30-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PVedda56

thats an awesome price. Plus you saved a ton of money on her being fixed, plus a bet she already had most of her shots. You kinda like her?

Nero was fine last night until 5:30 and then he started crying really loud. I was just lying in bed laughing my ass off. It was so loud and he sounded like a chicken. Does anyone know how long they cry for? Is it just the first couple nights because they miss there family?

nice pup! any recent pics on how big is he now? how old is he?

here's mine. got her a lil more than a month ago.

DaYang · 09-30-2009, 03:20 AM

dunno if anyone posted it ( i didnt read everyones posts) but these ****ers are known for being able to jump... ie its not unheard of for them to be able to get over a 6-8 foot fence...keep an eye on em cause once they are out they tend to stay out (not always but they have that rep for a reason)