Huskies are fantastic dogs, but they are very high energy and independent, but the biggest thing is that you only have a tolerance for "less shedding", I would definitely look elsewhere.
I'm more of a mutt dog owner and have had several rescues of varying and questionable bloodlines, but if I were to look at purebreds, the tops on my list would be a Rottweiler or a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Having said that, It's been my experience that purebreds have, by and large, far more health issues than mutts even when "sourced" from reputable breeders. Don't discount a "mutt puppy" from the SPCA or elsewhere. If you get a good mix at a young age and are prepared to put in the effort, you can still raise it into the best family puppy ever, purebred or not.
My current dog is a roughly three year old husky cross from the SPCA and she is fantastic, but good Lord does that dog shed! The ONLY thing I don't like about her! My last dog that I had to put down at around 15 after having him for 14 years was also a husky cross. Great size, great temperament, perfect in every way except same thing: the shedding!
Last edited by schteve_d; 04-19-2020 at 03:34 PM.
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