Siberian Husky

[BMFR6]

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Some people we know are trying to find a good home for this handsome guy. He's 7 months old, up to date on shots but not fixed. There's not an adoption fee, but he needs to go to a good home that knows what they are getting themselves into. He's gone to a couple homes, but unfortunately they were homes that thought all the information about huskies wouldn't apply to him.... they were wrong. Huskies are active, very active, they have a high prey drive (read: generally not good with cats), they dig relentlessly, they will be the boss of your house if they catch you sleeping on the job, they play rough (if your friends have small lap dogs, your friends will soon hate you) and lastly because of their instincts they are probably one of the worst breeds for someone that wants a dog that will just sit by their side off leash. On the bright side, they are one of the best breeds on the planet for an active family. When I say active, I don't mean a 10 minute walk around the block, walking distance should be counted in miles. They are great with kids (just be careful about them knocking the kids over). They act puppy age pretty much their entire life. They are awesome dogs if you can keep them exercised. Let me know if you are interested.

[kb1]

nice looking pup! Unfortunately I don't think he would get along with my 20+lb tiger cat!

[BMFR6]

nice looking pup! Unfortunately I don't think he would get along with my 20+lb tiger cat!

Yeah, it's a tough call with cats. Our's were just curious about the cat, probably wouldn't have hurt him at all............ but the cat wanted nothing to do with them.

[BMFR6]

I should add, if you're interested but have questions about huskies, please feel free to ask. My wife and I have two of them and we got into the breed after working with a close friend that is a dog trainer and has three of them. I've done more research on huskies than I have on insurance (and of course I can answer the "restricted dog list" questions as well).

[Sheppo]

What a beautiful Dog

[playtwo]

Please Let me know I'm interested.
Can u call me at 781-922-1430
Thanks

[Eddie]

Ohhh....snap!! Been looking for a dog.

[Eddie]

Please Let me know I'm interested.
Can u call me at 781-922-1430
Thanks

Dude...stay out of this brother. Mine!!!

LOLz....I kid bro.

[BMFR6]

I'll be able to give you a call in a couple hours if thats cool?

[Eddie]

Great dogs from what I can tell:

Behavior

The Siberian Husky has been described as a behavioral representative of the domestic dog's forebear, the wolf, exhibiting a wide range of its ancestors' behavior.[10] They are known to howl rather than bark.[11] If the dog is well trained it can make a great family pet. The frequency of kenneled Siberian Huskies, especially for racing purposes, is rather high, as attributed through the history of the breed in North America. They are affectionate with people, but independent. A fifteen-minute daily obedience training class will serve well for Siberian Huskies.[12] Siberians need consistent training and do well with a positive reinforcement training program. They rank 45th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of average working/obedience intelligence. They tend to run because they were at first bred to be sled dogs. Owners are advised to exercise caution when letting their Siberian Husky off the leash as the dog could be miles away before looking around and realizing their owner is nowhere in sight. They are excellent "escape artists" as well and have been known to climb chain-link fences and find other ways of escaping a confined area. They also get bored easily, so playing with toys or throwing the ball at least once a day is essential. Failure to give them the attention or proper exercise they need can result in unwanted behavior, such as excessive howling, marking, chewing on furniture, or crying.[13] From Wikipedia

[Eddie]

I'm put as well. I might take it if ozzy does not.

[KillBill]

Wow! What a handsome pup! I'll keep my ears open for you

[06gixgirl]

If he was a she...id take him!

[snwbrdr435]

Damn work ruining opportunities for me. I'm further down the list then. If the above don't work let me know.

[Awesome]

How biig do they generally get?

[BMFR6]

Well, as it turns out he found a home right about the same time I was posting this. He'll actually be right around the corner from me, my small suburban neighborhood is turning into the sibe capital of MA. he will be the sixth husky on my block. He will be living with a boxer as well, guess we will finally find out which breed has more energy. Thanks for your interest everyone, much appreciated.

@awesome AKC standards say 45 lbs for a female and 50 for a male at the top of the range. My 2 girls are 55 & 60 and healthy.

[01xj]

Dammit. I wish I could help you out. My apartment has a huge yard and I have a places for him inside. Unfortunately my landlord is a real asshole about dogs. I hope you find a great home for him.

[playtwo]

Could you call me at 781-922-1430
Thanks Oz

[snwbrdr435]

Could you call me at 781-922-1430
Thanks Oz

Look a couple posts up
He already has a home