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Apr 19 2012 08:34pm

Huskies are much more energetic in their younger years, and they are a lot of work. I have a husky / german shepherd mix that we got when he was two months, and he likes to dig up holes in the yard if left unattended, and he needs to go on two long walks each day to the dog park to let out his energy.

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Apr 24 2012 07:25pm

Quote (Sicken @ Apr 12 2012 12:04pm)

huskeys are not that good with kids from what i hear...
i have 2 german shepherds and they are amazing with my 3 year old son he climbs all over them

there are many other great choices for family dogs
Mastiff
Great dane
German shepherd
even dogos like Jayzone said are very loyal dogs and great with kids

even try finding a siberian Shepherd (husky/shepherd mix obv

) they are beautiful and smart

Shepherds are #1

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Apr 24 2012 07:55pm

Doberman >

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Apr 25 2012 07:42pm

It's been said but I'd have to recommend a GSD. I've had 2 myself. Just amazing dogs!

But it looks like you have your mind set on the first 2 choices. Between the 2 I would choose a Husky or Malamute. Rotts are big and heavy dogs. Very prone to hip dysplasia.

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Apr 27 2012 12:52pm

You should really think about rescuing a dog...

Besides the fact that animals from local shelters are in desperate need of a loving home, if you get a mutt there's a lesser chance of health complications.

The most important thing though is that when you find the right dog you'll know. It sounds cliche I know, but you'll find a dog and you won't be able to leave without him/her.

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Apr 27 2012 05:54pm

i got an husky and thats a very nice dog , and very very very inteligent

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Apr 27 2012 07:10pm

voted other.

your aware of the commitment a husky is right

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Apr 28 2012 09:35am

Husky. Although I'm not sure how good they are with kids. I got mine when he was 3 and we think he may have been beaten by his previous owners. They can be stubborn dogs. And he tends to nip if he doesn't get his way (i.e. someone left food on the table and he goes for it and I intervene, he'll put your hand in his mouth and growl but won't do a thing other than that). Nothing bad but sometimes it can scare other people. Not sure if he's a good representation of the breed because he's so freakin weird. Doesn't really care about running. Will lounge around all day. Lays on top of you and submits very easily. I was expecting a much more energetic, time consuming dog. I think if you got one as a pup it wouldn't be difficult to train or a problem around kids at all. You'd just have to worry about his energy.

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Apr 28 2012 07:29pm

dont get a husky unless u like cleaning up lots of shedding hair.....
get a pitbull they are a hella lot better and they stick to their owners and they
are so faithfull to them to.

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Apr 28 2012 08:02pm

Quote (Hysteria @ Apr 28 2012 11:35am)

pretty boy

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