Dog people, advice needed: GF and I are looking at getting a new dog
My GF and I have been looking at getting a dog. I would appreciate opinions from those of you who have had experience with dogs. We have narrowed it down to either a Alaskan Malamute or a Siberian Husky. I have done research and I know that I will be getting my hands full with either dog and I plan on spending a lot of time training and exercising the dog. I am also prepared for their stubbornness and wanting to be the "alpha". From what I have read it seems the Malamutes have an easier tempermant, more mild mannered, well behaved and controllable than the Husky. I have also heard that the Mals tend to be more loyal. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Feb-25-2006 23:17
EriK_V
hipster
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: so cal / washington dc
be a man, tame a husky.
end of story
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Feb-25-2006 23:21
Marc Summers
I must behave
Registered: Jan 2005
Location: New York, USA
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Originally posted by Nou
GET A HUSKY! THey are cuuuuuuuute!
No, I recommend not getting a husky. I have two of them. And trust me, they are only for the dedicated dog-lover. You have to laugh when they destroy things, because they do it so often, that you would end up killing it, if you got pissed.
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Feb-25-2006 23:22
Sunsnail
Global Moderator
Registered: Sep 2004
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get a pug because they're ugly
Feb-25-2006 23:25
nchs09
Traceaddict in training
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Inside your mum
i got zee husky....
if u like petting a dog and the dog loving it... husky is not for u. u pet him and he will walk away... unless its his stomach.
they look nice. they are a pain in the ass though
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Feb-25-2006 23:43
Marc Summers
I must behave
Registered: Jan 2005
Location: New York, USA
quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
i got zee husky....
if u like petting a dog and the dog loving it... husky is not for u. u pet him and he will walk away... unless its his stomach.
they look nice. they are a pain in the ass though
+5,000,000
They are very headstrong.
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Feb-25-2006 23:56
Spartan
Looking Up
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Washington DC
First and foremost, it depends on what your living situation is, and then you pick a dog around that. Don't even think about getting a big or even medium sized dog if you live in an apartment.
Unless you live in a house and have a fair share of property it would be unfair to get a larger dog like that. Walking the dog or taking it to the park on weekends would not be enough.
Feb-25-2006 23:59
tubularbills
Max Power!
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Middle of fucking nowhere
go w/ the Malalmute. big ol' furry puppydog! awww!!!
Feb-26-2006 00:03
jonze
Unicorn Farts
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: where blue skies meet the sunrise
quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
i got zee husky....
if u like petting a dog and the dog loving it... husky is not for u. u pet him and he will walk away... unless its his stomach.
Feb-26-2006 01:17
weymouth
aka Poe
Registered: May 2003
Location: Delaware
Im a fan of terriers and bichons
Feb-26-2006 01:18
Boomer187
Spicy Hotdog
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: USA
Im cross breeding a shitzu and a bull dog....called a bull shit!!
ZING!
Feb-26-2006 02:08
_Nut_
North x NorthWest
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: 61.105423,-149.723555
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Originally posted by Boomer187
Im cross breeding a shitzu and a bull dog....called a bull shit!!
ZING!
Ide cross the other way. Bull dog into shitzu. Your madness will breed a shog (like the dj?)
