Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site sdchema.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxb!mhuxn!mhuxm!mhuxj!houxm!vax135!cornell!uw-beaver!tektronix!decvax!ittvax!dcdwest!sdcsvax!sdchema!djo From: djo@sdchema.UUCP (Denise O'jibway) Newsgroups: net.pets Subject: Re: siberian husky Message-ID: <330@sdchema.UUCP> Date: Fri, 8-Feb-85 11:26:52 EST Article-I.D.: sdchema.330 Posted: Fri Feb 8 11:26:52 1985 Date-Received: Wed, 13-Feb-85 02:39:24 EST References: <9@cvl.UUCP> Reply-To: djo@sdchema.UUCP (Denise O'jibway) Distribution: net Organization: U.C. San Diego Chemistry Dept Lines: 28 Summary: I agree about needing plenty of room for a huskie dog, they will do unexplainable things. I don't have a Siberian, mine is an Alaskan Malamute/Timberwolf. I've known some Siberians. Mine is female which may be one reason why I've never had any trouble with housebreaking or bladder control. In fact, I never had to housebreak her. I got her at 5 weeks and she preferred to go outside right off the bat. She loves to romp through water, mud, sprinklers, and she loves to swim. Mine doesn't eat feces but she adores rolling in it. I've read that that is common behavior for wolves. Huskies were bred from wolves. She is also excellent company, especially as a hiking partner. That is one reason I got her. She carries her own pack and loves it. She is quite independent and rather catlike in some ways. I spent alot of time playing with her and training her and I feel that is mandatory. I wouldn't say that most huskies are born brain damaged. My impression is that they are generally quite clever. In my opinion, they make fine pets but be prepared for a handful of energy. Don't forget that they have long hair and shed. They need to be brushed as part of their care. (Eli, if you decide to get one I'd love to hear about it.) Denise - UCSD Chemistry Department - sdcsvax!sdchema!djo