markr6
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My wife and I are planning on getting a dog sometime soon. We have been researching different breeds and still haven't made up our minds. We both like Golden Retrievers but probably won't get one since she is a bit sad about "replacing" her old golden that just had to be euthanized (13 years old).
I really like Siberian Huskies and think it would be cool to have a running companion, take it biking when I'm lazy, backpacking, etc. especially in the snow which they love. However I'm a bit turned off by people saying they like to get away at any chance to run and do their own thing. And it sounds like they don't want to play fetch but rather watch you fetch LOL. That seems like a turn-off for me. Massive shedding could be an issue, but I'll be cleaning with any dog so dare I say "what's a little more?"
I'm not opposed to a mutt. We looked at a mix of Terrier, Pit Bull, (something else not really sure) last night and really liked him but decided to wait and keep looking.
Any comments from husky owners? Suggestions about other breeds? Where to even find a dog other than a from breeder? (I was told not to get one from a pet store)
I really like Siberian Huskies and think it would be cool to have a running companion, take it biking when I'm lazy, backpacking, etc. especially in the snow which they love. However I'm a bit turned off by people saying they like to get away at any chance to run and do their own thing. And it sounds like they don't want to play fetch but rather watch you fetch LOL. That seems like a turn-off for me. Massive shedding could be an issue, but I'll be cleaning with any dog so dare I say "what's a little more?"
I'm not opposed to a mutt. We looked at a mix of Terrier, Pit Bull, (something else not really sure) last night and really liked him but decided to wait and keep looking.
Any comments from husky owners? Suggestions about other breeds? Where to even find a dog other than a from breeder? (I was told not to get one from a pet store)