I Still Want One

[rachelvarga]

I still want a Siberian Husky so bad! Someone should get me one. I will name his after you. Oh shit, what if I have to call him ChicagoBob all the time.


Dogtalk, "My sweet little Chicago, mommy missed you while she was gone".


Lol

[SexyLexieJames]

Now is the perfect time to rescue one... lots of people bought huskies after Game of Thrones... because they look like wolves. Then those people got bored (because some people think animals are disposable) or refused to meet the huskies' athletic needs and gave them away.[/size]
Most states have a husky rescue and they are completely overwhelmed right now, so you could probably adopt one fairly easily![/size]

[MrTShirt]

Can I change my name to Siberian Husky?

[niceguy eddie]

Since Rachel has a cat, a grown Husky might be a problem since it might be predatory. 


As much as I support rescuing dogs, a puppy would be better because it would grow up with the kitten.


However, some rescue organizations and shelters also have cats, so they can see if the dog gets along with cats.


But the problem is that most dogs--especially huskies--will chase cats.  There is no telling if they are just chasing them for fun or will want to hurt them.

[SixT9er]

My daughter has two Huskies. They are beautiful but the neighbors rabbits that they "played" with didn't live long enough to appreciate their beauty.


I don't know how they'd be with cats but a puppy seems like a good choice to have it grow up with the cat would have it respect it more and hopefully gently "play" with it

[niceguy eddie]

If the Husky starts out as a puppy and grows up with a cat it should be okay.

[Chicagobob]

I'm on it Rachel! One Siberian Husky for you! 

[Vanityaffair]

Rachael and Chicago Bob your too funny. I like little dogs.

[Chicagobob]

Rachael and Chicago Bob your too funny. I like little dogs.

Can you imagine us together in a party? 

[Chicagobob]

I still want a Siberian Husky so bad! Someone should get me one. I will name his after you. Oh shit, what if I have to call him ChicagoBob all the time.


Dogtalk, "My sweet little Chicago, mommy missed you while she was gone".


Lol

Just curious... Did you ever get your Siberian Husky?  Christmas is right around the corner! 

[Dirk Diggler]

I've had one for 10 years now and they are a great breed in my opinion, but not the easiest to manage in their early years. They are very intelligent with tremendous energy which quickly turns destructive if they become bored. You have to establish dominance early with them, exercise them frequently, crate training is a must, and they need to be socialized with other dogs and people or they will be overly agressive with guests or anyone in their "territory".
All that being said they are very protective, tremendously loyal, they enjoy affection, and can be a great companion.


Dirk

[niceguy eddie]

I'm countering the suggestion of getting a puppy so it would grow up with the cat. Puppies are high energy and still need training and more likely to harass the cat because of wanting to play with it. Adopting an older dog from a rescue that has some training already would be easier to manage and teach "cat is friend, not toy". Plus getting a puppy only encourages a market to keep breeding more dogs when there are so many that have been abandoned that need homes.

Huskies and northern breeds regard cats as prey.  If you get an older one, they may behave initially when corrected, but may revert back to their natural instincts at some time in the future--leading to tragic results.


A puppy raised with a cat will regard the cat as a member of its pack and can be taught to leave it alone.

[FredT]

A Husky puppy reminds me of this:




https://www.facebook.com/forDailyPositi ... 663100933/


Good luck with any cat in the house!

[SixT9er]

A Husky puppy reminds me of this:




https://www.facebook.com/forDailyPositive/videos/1905624663100933/


Good luck with any cat in the house!

Was it wrong of me to be rooting for the tiger cubs?

[rachelvarga]

I'm countering the suggestion of getting a puppy so it would grow up with the cat. Puppies are high energy and still need training and more likely to harass the cat because of wanting to play with it. Adopting an older dog from a rescue that has some training already would be easier to manage and teach "cat is friend, not toy". Plus getting a puppy only encourages a market to keep breeding more dogs when there are so many that have been abandoned that need homes. You do have to be on top of them with grooming them, especially when it's hot out to keep them cool as they have a lot of fur.  The neighbor behind me has a beautiful husky that likes to play with my dog through the fence. There's little holes and they run back and forth sniffing each other, wagging tails. Few times tried to share toys through it. Cute silly doggy stuff.


But yes crate training is an absolute must, as it should be with any dog.  All I have to say is "house" and my dog goes right to her crate and lays down. I don't use it as much when I leave the home as she's not as mischievous as she once was and is pretty chill, but when I have people over especially anyone coming in to deliver something or do maintenance it keeps her out of harms way.

My cat was a feral kitten and he's crazy as hell. He will run up behind you and jump up and smack you with his paw. If you walk by the couch he will crouch and run right up to the edge like he is going to jump on you but he doesn't. Eats everything. Ice cream, cheese, all kinds of stuff. He's a tuxedo cat and highly intelligent. Probably the most intelligent I have had. He won't have a problem with a puppy. He's a hardcore stalker cat. You can't escape. But he is very very loving.

[MrTShirt]

...Probably the most intelligent I have had. He won't have a problem with a puppy. He's a hardcore stalker cat....

Sounds like the dog better be careful of the cat, not the cat needing to be careful of the dog.