D'ya like dags? Dags? What? Yeah, dags. Oh, dogs. Sure, I like dags. I like caravans more.

[Jamie]

So me and ze' birdy have decided to get a dog :)

We want something that likes exercise that can keep up with us on bikes & isn't a puss for late night walks :)

We have got it down between a;

Siberian Husky

http://australianhusky.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Siberian-Husky-Puppy-51.jpg

&

Alsatian

http://s2.hubimg.com/u/1368593_f520.jpg

Both will be thoroughbred Pedigree chums bought through KC registered breeders to ensure the best doggy is bought (don't want it to be cross bred or by a weak bloodline) It would kill me if it got ill or developed an abnormality due to it's blood relatives. A thoroughbred will have less chance of this...

Anyway.

We have been researching both for quite some time now. We have always wanted a Husky but have found that they are super hard to train & are not retrievers, so playing a game of fetch would be a miracle *doesn't bother me I suppose* but not being very intelligent (that does) & highly destructive little Harry Houdini's. Oh and there's only one video on youtube of someone taking one off lead and it coming back (apparently they like to GTFO quick time lol)

Has anyone on here had any experience with ownership or anything with Husky's?. We REALLY want one but I want to know if it's not just all BS that I read, in other words not all have this personallity, luck of the draw kind of thing?

I'm thinking a Alsation won't be far off a Husky in that sense but it's intelligent & loyal and can be taken off lead without it performing some kind of dissapeaing act?

Any input will be greately appreciated.

[Manu]

Huskies have a short lifespan (average 5 years), too many inbreds. Some of them are well retarded. Alsatians are great dogs, very clever and loyal like you mentioned, just keep in mind they often develop hip problems towards 8-10 years.

[Mochachino]

Id get an Alaskan Malamute. I went for a walk with a huskymalamute x and met 2 other malamute owners, one of which had two mutes and both of them off the lead as any other dog. All about training them I guess.

Join this forum for Alaskan Malamute info, somegood breeders on there:

http://www.icebaymals.co.uk/forums/

[MrChris]

Defo german Shepard

Always wanted one and finally got a white one about a year and a half ago
Loves walking whenever and so so loyal

Only thing is they're quite protective which is bad for us coz we live on the school run
Most people that walk past get barked at lol
If you live on a quite road I can't see it being a problem

[rey]

I've got 2 German Shepards (no such thing as an Alsatian ;)) and we were considering Huskies, but everything you've listed about them is true, they're pack dogs primarily, they don't want to be indoors.

German Shepards are the most loyal dogs ever, and highly intelligent, it doesn't take long to train them as long as you're consistent with your approach to it

[Jamie]

Huskies have a short lifespan (average 5 years), too many inbreds. Some of them are well retarded. Alsatians are great dogs, very clever and loyal like you mentioned, just keep in mind they often develop hip problems towards 8-10 years.

5 years, that I never read anywhere I've read 10-15 years :Z if that's the case I can't have one.

Im aware of the hip issues with Alsations but 8-10 is old anyway so it can grow old gracefully :)

Id get an Alaskan Malamute. I went for a walk with a huskymalamute x and met 2 other malamute owners, one of which had two mutes and both of them off the lead as any other dog. All about training them I guess.

Join this forum for Alaskan Malamute info, somegood breeders on there:

http://www.icebaymals.co.uk/forums/

Thanks dude i'll defo join up and have a read:)

I like the sound of taking them off the lead an not dissapearing lol!

Defo german Shepard

Always wanted one and finally got a white one about a year and a half ago
Loves walking whenever and so so loyal

Only thing is they're quite protective which is bad for us coz we live on the school run
Most people that walk past get barked at lol
If you live on a quite road I can't see it being a problem

I love white ones but there aren't many breeders near me, I love the sound of a loyal dog I want a best friend / companion that will come with me where ever :)

I've got 2 German Shepards (no such thing as an Alsatian ;)) and we were considering Huskies, but everything you've listed about them is true, they're pack dogs primarily, they don't want to be indoors.

German Shepards are the most loyal dogs ever, and highly intelligent, it doesn't take long to train them as long as you're consistent with your approach to it

Thanks for your input mate, It's a shame Huskies don't share the same charictoristics as a shep, you can get cross's but I won't be doing that lol

[badwool]

german shephard every time - i'd LOVE a husky but not until i have a bigger house and outdoor kennel.

[rey]

Both of mine are pure breeds:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/reymatt/dogs.jpg

Any excuse...

The old girl is 9 now, nearly 10 and her back hips are shot, she has to take an arthritis/painkiller pill every day, which doesn't come cheap.

One thing to look out for is that they can become very fussy eaters, and that the vet bills associated with their dodgy hips don't come cheap at all.

[johnny86]

My mums german sheperd is 13 years old and she lives in a flat n the dog loves walking down the stairs... but our old one died at 11..

I want a nikita but not allowed as got 2 chiwuas (sp)

[adjy90]

Get a belgian shepard :panic:

[matt_vtr_15a]

had a few alsations for guard dogs for my dads business, very good dogs!!

I would definately have one of those mate, huskies are an awesome fanny magnet though if that comes into the equation??

Don't know enough about them otherwise to comment...

Have rottweilers now instead of alsations, full of energy, fast as fuck and love exercise from my experience!!

Get a rotty!! haha

[matt_vtr_15a]

My mums german sheperd is 13 years old and she lives in a flat n the dog loves walking down the stairs... but our old one died at 11..

I want a nikita but not allowed as got 2 chiwuas (sp)

stand on the chiwuas (sp) until they are dead and get a proper dog imo....

[badwool]

Have rottweilers now instead of alsations, full of energy, fast as fuck and love exercise from my experience!!


All my mates rottweilers are lazy asses!!!

[matt_vtr_15a]

All my mates rottweilers are lazy asses!!!

really? mines crazy runs around all day!! my last one did to... I guess it depends how they are brought up...

[dunno]

I love japanese akita's, such beautiful & loyal dogs...

http://woofbark.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/350px-japanese-akita-inu.jpg

[rey]

I love japanese akita's, such beautiful & loyal dogs...

http://woofbark.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/350px-japanese-akita-inu.jpg

And violent.

One of my mates was mauled by an uprovoked Akita

[MiniGibbo]

My parents have had nothing but german shepards over the years all KC but the newest isnt and shes the healthiest theyve had..

Dont buy KC theyre spastics with webbed toes seriously.

Average age for a KC shepard now is upto 8 years :n: our last died saturday aged 12 and he was the oldest weve had :(

[rey]

My old girl's KC and like I say she's knocking on 10, and tbh she's been healthy other than her hips.

[nicole_]

i dont think theyre a great idea for something to run beside a bike
youre better off getting a border collie or similar
as said, they have hip problems and also very thick coats, the husky in particular isnt designed for our climate

[rey]

Just seen the bit about running alongside bikes...

You don't want a German Shepard for that, or a Lab for that matter, you'll ruin their elbows and hips doing that for any real distance.

[lee7421]

Isn't kc code for heavily inbread?

[dunno]

And violent.

One of my mates was mauled by an uprovoked Akita

I'll be honest I have heard alot of horror story's about Akita's but surely thats down to how they are raised? Like any dog?

[auds]

Awwwwwwww the husky looks so cuteeeeeeee :P

[Lionsden]

My parents have had nothing but german shepards over the years all KC but the newest isnt and shes the healthiest theyve had..

Dont buy KC theyre spastics with webbed toes seriously.

Average age for a KC shepard now is upto 8 years :n: our last died saturday aged 12 and he was the oldest weve had :(

I'd agree with this I'm afraid, the more "well bread" a dog is, means basically the more it has been mated with mothers, brothers, fathers and daughters, meaning you get serious problems down the line. I'm totally against the KC as they are just making the problem worse and are not willing to change their rules to benefit dogs health, they just want them to have the most prominent features, meaning the dogs they rate, end up with breathing problems, joint problems, epilepsy (which my dog has suffered for 7 years now), and other nasty conditions.

[Jamie]

Hmm so KC registered isn't the way to go for a healthy dog?

I have been told I can have the best of both worlds with a cross between both dogs,

Northern Inuite which offers husky looks and german shep brains, sounds like that could be a winning combo the girlfriend certainly likes the sound of that!

[Gabbastard]

Heres an example. English Bull Terriers used to look more like this on the left, but have ended up more like the dog on the right. Similarly, inbreeding has led to Pugs and suchlike having breathing problems.

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200909/r432943_2075497.jpg

Certain KC dogs can be tested for genetic problems though, so you have a good chance of avoiding inherent problems.

ANY dog - if brought up and treated correctly - will be loyal, willing to come back, easy with other dogs.

Have you thought about getting a dog from the home? I got mine from the SSPCA - fully neutered, jagged, wormed, clean bill of health, £70.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/Dug/snow.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/Dug/gooddayend.jpg

[Mitchell]

Hmm so KC registered isn't the way to go for a healthy dog?

I have been told I can have the best of both worlds with a cross between both dogs,

Northern Inuite which offers husky looks and german shep brains, sounds like that could be a winning combo the girlfriend certainly likes the sound of that!

Couldn't decide on a German Shepherd or Alaskan Malamute last year so decided to get a cross between the 2. Top quality cross breed, you won't regret it.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/Identityfx/Dex12.jpg
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/Identityfx/dextah.jpg

[Hatcha]

Border Collie mate! Very intelligent, and love and need daily exercise!

Our Red Merle Collie when we got her, at about 6/7 weeks;

http://i53.tinypic.com/33wuyc9.png
http://i56.tinypic.com/152i5oo.png

a little older;

http://i54.tinypic.com/3518ygy.jpg

[blackie_2k5]

mate has a husky, its very defensive and doesnt like many ppl, loves me for some reason, i think its mint, but seeing it with other ppl put me off a little

alsstion/shepherd's are good, but also quite jealous of kids if you dont bing them up together, something you may wann think about if you want a family at some point

i now want a dog-de-bordeux(french mastiff) but they are linked with heart problems... lots of dogs have inherant health risks unforntunatley

[Jamie]

Couldn't decide on a German Shepherd or Alaskan Malamute last year so decided to get a cross between the 2. Top quality cross breed, you won't regret it.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/Identityfx/Dex12.jpg
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/Identityfx/dextah.jpg

Is this a Northern Inuite Mitchell?

Looks awesome :)

[Peter_D]

i now want a dog-de-bordeux(french mastiff) but they are linked with heart problems... lots of dogs have inherant health risks unforntunatley

My sister has one of these, it's a lovely friendly dog but it slevers constantly, just leaves puddles of drool everywhere it goes, rank

She had 2 Jap akitas but one had to be put down as it turned crazy, would be sound as fuck then would randomly be stood there staring at you and showing its teeth, like in a psychotic way just glaring at you ready to kill you

When it got put down the other one then turned a bit funny and wasn't the same, then one day it went for a little girl who was probably tugging at its fur, didn't hurt her but my sister gave it away to someone

I have springer spaniels they are amazing dogs, and a little patterdale terrier which is a little weapon

[Bound]

Husky. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXo3NFqkaRM)

[rey]

I'll be honest I have heard alot of horror story's about Akita's but surely thats down to how they are raised? Like any dog?

No, it's one of the rare times it generally is the dog.

He was brought up well and looked after same as all of his other dogs, then just mauled him when he wouldn't throw the ball

[jw1325]

German shepherd!!

Iv had 2 - one was KC, and he wasn't my dog, I was his human. He wouldn't even let my mum near me sometimes he was so bloody protective!! He lived till he was 16!!!!

2nd one wasn't KC - was playing in the park one day when a police officer approached and asked if we'd consider donating him to the force.

He's now a working dog!!

Amazing breed- so loyal!


As for cross breeds - I now have a Great Dane x Lab puppy - stunning dog so so beautiful - with great Dane looks, loyalty, and brains, and lab energy and really really loving.

She's just amazing!! Cross breeds ftw!

[baker556]

[QUOTE=rey;5420829]Both of mine are pure breeds:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/reymatt/dogs.jpg

Didn't know you had another one matt, how old?

To the op thought about a springer spaniel my gf has one its pretty hyper could easily run next to you, quite obedient.

[nicole_]

To the op thought about a springer spaniel my gf has one its pretty hyper could easily run next to you, quite obedient.

thats what i thought, theyd run for days
but OP wants something scary and aggressive looking by the sound of it :homme:

[rey]

Didn't know you had another one matt, how old?

To the op thought about a springer spaniel my gf has one its pretty hyper could easily run next to you, quite obedient.

She's pretty much 6 months old now, nearly as tall as Amber aswell ha!

Springer's would be ideal for running next to bikes, they just keep on going

[Lacey_106]

Rottweiler/Doberman

LOVE my Doberman/Lab x

I really want an alsation for my next dog or a husky/alsation x

[Mochachino]

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/

[Emma3010]

I would love a Japanese Nikita/husky they are gorgeous looking dogs however, there are people near me who walk theirs in the woods and they are very vicious even when unprovoked, one even once attacked my dog, mine was on his lead and the husky ran from other side of field and randomly attacked mine....gorgeous dogs...awful personality.
I say Alsation, vary loyal and loving dogs and great to train.

[Emma3010]

Every dog can have body and bone issues at some point, just like humans...but sometimes makes them have a better personality, not always a bad thing :)

[Petee]

Enter the ginger. (not aly)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll84/peteman35/IMG_0068.jpg

[Emma3010]

My darlings :)

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/emmakins_1991/279956_10150312419047905_718437904_9055649_3523436 _o.jpg

[Emma3010]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/emmakins_1991/279956_10150312419047905_718437904_9055649_3523436 _o.jpg

[Viper]

Pug

/thread

[Emma3010]

sorry :( dont know why my pictures wont load :( and cant delete post

[Bollux]

I want another dog, I miss my black lab cross had her from when I was 8 years old til I was 22 :( :( :( :( :(

Oh I would LOVE a German Shepard, last one I had chewed everything up lmao I was only about 3 then though

[Bollux]

Ah fuck it other people have put pictures on

Jet (R.I.P :( :( :( ) the softest and most loving dog I've ever had the pleasure of knowing

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd220/lostboy_014/Jet.jpg

Still miss that dog like mad :(

[Jamie]

Pug

/thread

I hope your joking!:homme:

[petrolhead_19]

i have 2 rotties brilliant dogs and love going out and exercising.
If you get them from the right breeder there working dogs so will happily run along with you on bikes.

[Viper]

I hope your joking!:homme:

I hope YOU'RE joking too. :homme:

[Jamie]

I hope YOU'RE joking too. :homme:

Have you got an A level in English or are you just forum qualified?

It's just a forum mate, I don't come on here expecting perfect English you shouldn't either. :y:

And anyway...Who made you #1 in the Sax-p grammar police?

PS ~ Pugs are for poofs :homme:.

[Cornish_Mafia]

Well we have 3 springer spaniels......I dont recommend it unless you like alot of walking and dogs which get bored easily

Dont get me wrong they are quality and have amazing personalities but unless your able to put the time in, im sure its the same with may other breeds

[mattchewone]

Get a staffy! They are so loving and caring! I have had my white one for 2 years now and he is such a big softy, he will hide under the table or in his bed if the grill is on, he will whinge if I leave the house without saying bye lol and he is always up for walking/running absolutely full of energy! My little one is only just turning one (she is bigger now but not by much) she would run for england she enjoys running more than the other.

Pic:

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/mattchewone/Patch%20Bella/IMG_1594.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/mattchewone/Patch%20Bella/IMG_1520.jpg

[TipTopTom]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/mattchewone/Patch%20Bella/IMG_1594.jpg

Your dog likes having his picture taken a bit too much...

Staffy got a stiffy :panic:

[TipTopTom]

It's just a forum mate, I don't come on here expecting perfect English you shouldn't either. :y:

This should really be split into two sentences:

It's just a forum mate. I don't come on here expecting perfect English; you shouldn't either.

And anyway...Who made you #1 in the Sax-p grammar police?

That's not how you're supposed to use an elipsis.

PS ~ Pugs are for poofs :homme:.

*P.S.


No A-Level here I'm afraid - just A* & A at GCSE. :cool:

[mattchewone]

Your dog likes having his picture taken a bit too much...

Staffy got a stiffy :panic:

Im afraid he hasn't but thanks for looking!

[Dolly]

Siberian Husky definitely! SO CUTE!
My Springer Spaniels are naughty but its cute. One was so much easier to train than the other but I suppose its just the pick of your dog.
You may get a Husky and it'll be super easy to train.

At the end of the day get the dog you both most love!

Don't watch Eight Below though if you do!
Tbh even if you own a dog you will just cry at that film.

[Emma3010]

Siberian Husky definitely! SO CUTE!
My Springer Spaniels are naughty but its cute. One was so much easier to train than the other but I suppose its just the pick of your dog.
You may get a Husky and it'll be super easy to train.

At the end of the day get the dog you both most love!

Don't watch Eight Below though if you do!
Tbh even if you own a dog you will just cry at that film.


Bit like marley and me...i cried for a week haha!! think it was worse cos it was a week after my dog had been put down....awful film!!

[CraigLovelock]

Pomeranian is right up your street;

http://thepetspot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/334165.jpg

[Jamie]

This should really be split into two sentences:

It's just a forum mate. I don't come on here expecting perfect English; you shouldn't either.



That's not how you're supposed to use an elipsis.



*P.S.


No A-Level here I'm afraid - just A* & A at GCSE. :cool:


Sorry who are you again?