Husky Breeder

skaface

Hi, my cousin is looking to buy a Siberian Husky male puppy.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a reputable breeder in and around the Waterford / Southeast area. Any info would be much appreciated, thanks.

Finnbar01

skaface wrote: »

Hi, my cousin is looking to buy a Siberian Husky male puppy.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a reputable breeder in and around the Waterford / Southeast area. Any info would be much appreciated, thanks.

Go over here, they may help: http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Ireland-Siberian-Husky-Club/113462168397

Hooked

Finnbar01 wrote: »

Go over here, they may help: http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Ireland-Siberian-Husky-Club/113462168397

I don't want to name names and offer numbers, but our breeder is attached to the above Facebook page so do drop them a line..

And not wanting to sound rude... Make sure your friend has done their husky homework. One look at all the adult dogs on done deal will tell you a husky is a lot of work!!!

You get what you pay for so I'd definitely recommend contacting a reputable breeder, being patient and staying clear of backyard sellers and done deal dogs!

skaface

Hooked wrote: »

I don't want to name names and offer numbers, but our breeder is attached to the above Facebook page so do drop them a line..

And not wanting to sound rude... Make sure your friend has done their husky homework. One look at all the adult dogs on done deal will tell you a husky is a lot of work!!!

You get what you pay for so I'd definitely recommend contacting a reputable breeder, being patient and staying clear of backyard sellers and done deal dogs!

Will Do, thanks again for your advice.

I would never recommend a husky to anyone. I learned about them for 6 years before getting one and still i was shocked by the amount of work they need. The reason i dont recommend them is for the sake of the breed.

Finnbar01

Deleted User wrote: »

I would never recommend a husky to anyone. I learned about them for 6 years before getting one and still i was shocked by the amount of work they need. The reason i dont recommend them is for the sake of the breed.

What exactly is wrong with them, are they too boisterous, not good with children etc?

Andy-Pandy

Finnbar01 wrote: »

What exactly is wrong with them, are they too boisterous, not good with children etc?

As far as i've heard they are only a few generations as "house" dogs and require a huge amount looking after. They have a massive amount of energy and still have their working dog instinct. So unless you are willing to make them tired every day and give them mental stimulation they wont be happy. They are an awfull lot of work.

skaface

Deleted User wrote: »

I would never recommend a husky to anyone. I learned about them for 6 years before getting one and still i was shocked by the amount of work they need. The reason i dont recommend them is for the sake of the breed.

Thanks for ur reply.. Just wondering what u mean in ur last sentence about not recommending them for the sake of the breed, and also - do u still own a husky?

Nody

skaface wrote: »

Thanks for ur reply.. Just wondering what u mean in ur last sentence about not recommending them for the sake of the breed, and also - do u still own a husky?

Basically Restricted Breed list; basically dogs will end up on there for being big (i.e. threatening) and because their owners are not handling them properly which give them a bad reputation (and they end up on the list to show the politicians "take action").

Huskies are high energy breed who are escape artists; they are not an every day kind of dog which means 95%+ (totally made up number) of people should not have one because they will not be good owners. Good owners in this case means completely exercise them to exhaustion every day, making sure they can't escape and give them enough mental stimulation. Short of being a working dog most families simply can't do that, end of story.

When the dog is then not properly exhausted and stimulated every day they will start to take things in their own hands (i.e. escape, run around, chase etc.) which will give the breed a bad reputation (because their owners are not doing their job, as with for example many of the breeds on the RB list) and the Husky will risk to need to be rehomed/handed in to a shelter (neither which is a good thing).

TLDR They are simply not a breed of dogs that most people should get because of their character and needs which will not match with most families ideas and availability in time, training and resources.

ISDW

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

As far as i've heard they are only a few generations as "house" dogs and require a huge amount looking after. They have a massive amount of energy and still have their working dog instinct. So unless you are willing to make them tired every day and give them mental stimulation they wont be happy. They are an awfull lot of work.

Huskies have always been 'house' dogs in the sense that they used to sleep inside with the chukchi people at night to keep the kids warm, but obviously during the day they would be working.

Finnbar01 wrote: »

What exactly is wrong with them, are they too boisterous, not good with children etc?

Properly bred and socialised huskies are very good with children, unfortunately they are a breed that have been very popular with puppy farmers, so there area lot of them out there that haven't been bred or reared properly.

Huskies can make fantastic family pets, yes they need exercise of course they do, but then don't all dogs? They have a very high prey drive, so can never be let off lead in an unenclosed area, and I would never recommend that they are left alone with any small pets, such as cats. Due to their high prey drive, they can also be escape artists, I had a bitch here that climbed the fence like a cat, she wasn't a great jumper, so she is now in a fab home with solid wooden fencing, she can't climb it They do have a reputation for destroying things, and thats not just down to them not being exercised or being bored, I know a lot of working sibes that get plenty of exercise but still chew whatever they can get. Two of my dogs are currently lying on a seat cushion on the floor, after they finally managed to chew through the legs yesterday, so the chair has now been thrown out, lets see how long the cushion lasts. :rolleyes:

If a sibe pup is bought from a reputable breeder, there is no reason why they can't be a great family pet, with a family that enjoys getting out and about. Run them on a bike, a scooter or rig a few times a week during the colder weather and you will have a very happy, loving dog. Walk them 2 or 3 times a day every day, and you'll have the same result, the issue is that with them not being able to go off lead, you have to walk them a fair distance, but again, not impossible.

People often make the mistake that they are wolf like, and must be more closely related to wolves than other breeds. They have actually been domesticated for longer than a lot of other breeds, and are no nearer to wolves than a yorkshire terrier.

They are an intelligent, stubborn dog, who won't do things if they don't want to, but they are trainable. Just take into account their history and their nature, and they will allow you to be part of their life.

Hooked

ISDW wrote: »

If a sibe pup is bought from a reputable breeder, there is no reason why they can't be a great family pet, with a family that enjoys getting out and about. Run them on a bike, a scooter or rig a few times a week during the colder weather and you will have a very happy, loving dog. Walk them 2 or 3 times a day every day, and you'll have the same result, the issue is that with them not being able to go off lead, you have to walk them a fair distance, but again, not impossible.

People often make the mistake that they are wolf like, and must be more closely related to wolves than other breeds. They have actually been domesticated for longer than a lot of other breeds, and are no nearer to wolves than a yorkshire terrier.

They are an intelligent, stubborn dog, who won't do things if they don't want to, but they are trainable. Just take into account their history and their nature, and they will allow you to be part of their life.

This!!! Times x 1000!!!



They are an excellent dog for the right owner(s). We are patiently waiting for our second (half sister to our soon to be 2 year old male) husky.

He's here beside me on the floor all day having had his 2 long walks. Between myself and my OH (we have no kids) he's out twice daily and covers between 8-11km.



The routine... High fences, regimented feeding, exercising and training... Not everyone has the time to put in and the money or yard to keep them safe and exercised (I changed the car and bought a bike, and numerous harnesses and backpacks). Our lad is too tired most days to consider escaping BUT as there are cats about lately - and we're expecting a half sister in 3 or 4 months, we want to be safe and ready for typical husky behaviour. So I've spent a week laying blocks and digging foundation for fencing posts to make the yard even more husky proof.

To the OP and back on topic, I'll sign off with this... An ounce of breeding is worth a tonne of feeding!!!

You get what you pay for! And you get out what you put in...

skaface

ISDW wrote: »

Huskies have always been 'house' dogs in the sense that they used to sleep inside with the chukchi people at night to keep the kids warm, but obviously during the day they would be working.



Properly bred and socialised huskies are very good with children, unfortunately they are a breed that have been very popular with puppy farmers, so there area lot of them out there that haven't been bred or reared properly.

Huskies can make fantastic family pets, yes they need exercise of course they do, but then don't all dogs? They have a very high prey drive, so can never be let off lead in an unenclosed area, and I would never recommend that they are left alone with any small pets, such as cats. Due to their high prey drive, they can also be escape artists, I had a bitch here that climbed the fence like a cat, she wasn't a great jumper, so she is now in a fab home with solid wooden fencing, she can't climb it They do have a reputation for destroying things, and thats not just down to them not being exercised or being bored, I know a lot of working sibes that get plenty of exercise but still chew whatever they can get. Two of my dogs are currently lying on a seat cushion on the floor, after they finally managed to chew through the legs yesterday, so the chair has now been thrown out, lets see how long the cushion lasts. :rolleyes:

If a sibe pup is bought from a reputable breeder, there is no reason why they can't be a great family pet, with a family that enjoys getting out and about. Run them on a bike, a scooter or rig a few times a week during the colder weather and you will have a very happy, loving dog. Walk them 2 or 3 times a day every day, and you'll have the same result, the issue is that with them not being able to go off lead, you have to walk them a fair distance, but again, not impossible.

People often make the mistake that they are wolf like, and must be more closely related to wolves than other breeds. They have actually been domesticated for longer than a lot of other breeds, and are no nearer to wolves than a yorkshire terrier.

They are an intelligent, stubborn dog, who won't do things if they don't want to, but they are trainable. Just take into account their history and their nature, and they will allow you to be part of their life.

Wow, fantastic insight to the Sibe breed, you obviousiy know your stuff, and
from what i can gather from your posts, you Love your Huskies!!
I,ll be an expert myself from these replies How much are these pups to buy
from reputable breeders usually btw.

ISDW

skaface wrote: »

Wow, fantastic insight to the Sibe breed, you obviousiy know your stuff, and
from what i can gather from your posts, you Love your Huskies!!
I,ll be an expert myself from these replies How much are these pups to buy
from reputable breeders usually btw.

I don't know how much a pup would be, sorry, but bear in mind that the breeder will have had the parents hip scored and eye tested, probably paid for the stud dog and had excellent vet care for the mother and pups.

Magenta

Finnbar01 wrote: »

What exactly is wrong with them, are they too boisterous, not good with children etc?

There's nothing wrong with the dogs. It's the owners.
Huskies are bred to pull sleds for hours through the Arctic. People buy them and wonder why they are unhappy in a 2 bed semi getting 20 mins of exercise a day.

skaface

skaface wrote: »

Thanks for ur reply.. Just wondering what u mean in ur last sentence about not recommending them for the sake of the breed, and also - do u still own a husky?

Yup i do, he is a great dog but as i said i dont recommend them as they are not for everybody. The unfortunate thing is, they are very striking so many people want them but there is so much work involved with them. They are not an easy do and do not have this urge to please you as other dogs have.
Also what ISDW says they are stubborn and need alot of exercise and are terrible off the lead. (there are the exceptions to the rule) Their diet can be a little funny too as they have very sensitive stomachs.

Its not an actual problem with the dog, its the human problem. The dogs are consistent unfortunately Humans are not and more and more Huskys are being re homed.

As far as what they are like with Children, i dont see a problem there. The only issue i would see is if a child opens the front door, best of luck chasing him as they are fast.