QUESTION: I'm about to get a husky/pit puppie. What should expect from them & how are they diffrent to train and all that? (I'm a first time dog owner)
Anonymous - 5/9/2012 11:02:16 PM
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Both of these breeds need early positive based training and management. Huskies tend to be independent and are not the type to obey commands just because you say so. They are not good off leash even with training, and can have high prey drive with small animals. Pits can be dog aggressive, and being terriers can have strong willed, dominant traits. It would be really good for you to get the puppy in reward based puppy training classes as soon as it has had the second puppy shot. Find a trainer who is a behavior in dog behavior and understands various breeds, and can work with you to help raise the puppy the right way. Avoid trainers who don't know much more than how to use a choke chain and make a dog sit. Usually the best trainers will not work at places like Petsmart, but will have their own classes and facilities.
paws4hisglory - 5/10/2012 2:19:14 PM
QUESTION: How can you tell the diffrence between a malamute and a siberian husky
Anonymous - 5/1/2012 12:51:15 AM
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A Malamute is usually bigger and has a bulkier build, while the husky is slim and smaller.
Anonymous - 5/1/2012 10:20:08 PM
QUESTION: I have a Siberian Husky whose eye color is one brown and one blue - is this common?
Anonymous - 4/24/2012 1:03:26 AM
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Yes, heterochromia in huskies is pretty common.
Anonymous - 4/29/2012 11:39:10 PM
QUESTION: I have 2 AKC registered Siberian Husky's - 1 male 1 female. I'm Getting into breeding them and have been doing much Research on the breed, Their Strengths and Weakness. What they are prone too and what not. Can anyone let me know if there are MUST knows before I do - I want to be 110% sure im going to raise healthy puppies.
Anonymous - 3/17/2012 7:44:51 PM
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we have had huskies in the past. about 20 years ago we got another, smugly thinking we know all about huskies. well, we have since learned how much they like to play games, how athletic they are, how stubborn/willful, alpha prone thinking, and love to challenge and talk to their "master". pack oriented, center of attention, determined and silly fun and not a lot of work, that is, grooming. we love how they do not smell, are very fastidious; we do not love how they never give up on any idea they have! our only regret, we weren't more athletic, they run like the wind, put their heads down and never look up until they are tired and don't have a clue how to get back to their pack!
Anonymous - 3/21/2012 2:18:26 PM
You definitely should get your Siberian Husky's hips x-rayed and rated by the OFA, and they should have an annual CERF eye exam. Genetic eye problems like PRA and cataracts are VERY common in this breed, and any good breeder will screen for this. Since they are recessive, you also want to learn about the dogs in the pedigree so you know if they produced this trait. Genetic epilepsy can also occur, and is something else to look into in dogs in the pedigree.
If you find someone who has been in the breed for many years, not just as a backyard breeder but someone who is a good steward of the breed (usually these people show or work their dogs on a regular basis, and belong to the AKC parent club SHCA). Having a good mentor is one of the best things a person considering breeding can do.
paws4hisglory - 3/19/2012 7:34:57 PM
QUESTION: I really want a husky. I have a big yard but no fence. Also i have a three year old brother. My parents have had a husky when i was an infant and we lived in an apartment. I know they are very friendly and that they shed A LOT. I really want one and I've done a bunch of research....would it be ok?
Anonymous - 3/12/2012 9:26:36 AM
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it is VERY hard to have a husky without a fenced yard, since this breed takes a lot of exercise. What happened to the husky your parents had?
The only way you can make it work without a fence is if everyone in the family can spare the time to give the dog lots of exercise on leash. That is a big commitment. These dogs are not safe off leash and without a fence, they love to run too much and it puts their lives in jeopardy.
paws4hisglory - 3/15/2012 11:06:18 AM
QUESTION: do white huskys need a hair cut
Anonymous - 3/10/2012 10:17:28 AM
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not any more than one of another color. If you properly care for and groom your husky's coat, it should never need a hair cut or shave. This is assuming it has a proper coat, and is not a "wooly" coat or long coated one. Those may need a bit of trimming for neatness, especially around the anus, paws and ears.
Most experts recommend never shaving a husky as the coat, if properly maintained, helps protect the dog from heat or cold. If the coat is severely matted, shaving may be necessary but that would be the only time.
paws4hisglory - 3/15/2012 11:10:35 AM
QUESTION: what is the difference between AKC and CKC?
Anonymous - 3/10/2012 12:59:10 AM
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AKC is the American Kennel Club and is the oldest and most respected registry of purebred dogs in the US. CKC, assuming we are talking about the Continental Kennel Club is a newer, less respectable registry that will take almost any dog. Last time I checked you could find a dog that resembled a purebred, send in pictures and a fee and get "papers." AKC has a DNA program to ensure the pedigrees of dogs are accurate (meaning they are from the reported parents and are of the same purebred). As far as I know CKC has nothing like that.
There is a lot more to it, but anyone who wants to have a quality registry will not use CKC, APRI, NKC and all the other new registries that are trying to cash in on mixbreed and pet store puppy sales.
There is another CKC that IS respectable, and that is the Canadian Kennel Club, the Canadian version of the AKC. But most of the time when you see CKC in ads for pups for sale, it's not that one.
paws4hisglory - 3/15/2012 11:09:03 AM
QUESTION: I have a friend that has a siberian husky and wants to get me one also. Hers is a male and it is AKC but she wants to get me a female that is CKC. Can we later on breed these two if they have different registrations?
Anonymous - 3/7/2012 10:53:48 AM
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CKC is a "registry" that many puppy mills and backyard breeders use, and is not respected among good breeders or owners. If you breed the dogs you can not register the puppies with the respectable registries like AKC. They don't recognize CKC and actually, CKC "papers" don't even guarantee a purebred.
Before you breed any dog, you should look into the genetic health issues in the breed too. In Siberians this includes a number of inherited eye problems that can lead to blindness, such as Juvenile Cataracts, PRA and other things. It would be a shame to breed dogs with a higher risk of producing that, and pass on puppies to new owners that may go blind at a young age. Also, breeding dogs should have their hips x-rayed and rated by the OFA.
paws4hisglory - 3/7/2012 2:35:57 PM
QUESTION: What does a Siberian Husky sound like?
Anonymous - 3/6/2012 2:20:00 PM
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Siberian Husky's howl a lot and they sometimes talk. Very lovely breed :)
Anonymous - 3/12/2012 9:28:35 AM
QUESTION: We have 4 year old female siberian husky (not fixed). And just adopted a 2 year old male. Can we Expect them to eventually get along and live together? The male is neuterted.
Anonymous - 2/27/2012 6:21:22 AM
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QUESTION: I had a Siberian husky, he stopped eating and within 48 hours he started panting for breaths and acting very weak and unable to respond and suddenly died. He was 3&1/2 years old very,very healthy since birth....what could it have been that caused his death?
Anonymous - 2/26/2012 12:30:41 AM
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That is a question you should be asking your vet!! I hope you took your Siberian husky to the vet when he started showing signs of distress. He could have died from any manner of problems, from poisoning, a congenital defect or other reason. It is possible the right medical treatment could have saved him.
paws4hisglory - 2/29/2012 10:03:27 AM
QUESTION: do huskys always have curved tails?
Anonymous - 2/15/2012 11:33:46 AM
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The breed standard for the Siberian husky calls for a loose tail carriage, though many backyard bred Sibes have tighter curling tails. That is a fault, as is a snap tail. There are dozens of other breeds who do have tighter curling tails, including the variuos spitz breeds. Some standards do permit or call for a snap tail too.
paws4hisglory - 2/20/2012 6:29:52 PM
Huskeys don't have curved tails.. Alaskan malamutes do and another Aladdin dog does. Can't remember the exact name of it. Ali Kai or something like that.
Anonymous - 2/17/2012 10:38:45 AM
QUESTION: what happens if you want a husky in pennsylvania but i live in new york, do they send it to me or do i go pick it up
Anonymous - 2/14/2012 6:24:53 PM
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QUESTION: can huskys live in Jakarta?
Anonymous - 2/5/2012 4:04:36 AM
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QUESTION: I want to buy a husky and I almost have the money ready only thing is I live in Jersey a lot of these puppies live in other states so how would that work? Would you send them out to me or would I have to travel there?
Anonymous - 2/2/2012 2:36:16 PM
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pups can be shipped, i fly puppies to their new owners all the time:)
tanisdavis - 5/14/2012 11:09:14 PM
We have two huskies male (all white with blue eyes) and female red in color with mask. She is in heat and so is he. You would have to come here and pick up the pup you want. I would not ship any dog. But we have a number of people who want our puppies. Both dogs are AKC.
Anonymous - 4/23/2012 1:11:18 PM
QUESTION: Im planning on getting a husky but im 15. I go to school everyday and both my parents go to work in the mornings. The only time i would have available is when i come from school is that enough time so the husky wont get destructive i go to school from 8-2. I also dont have a big backyard and the dog would usually stay in my house is that okay ?
Anonymous - 2/1/2012 11:41:52 PM
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I would wait till i'm a adult for i'm 17 years old and have taken care of a husky when he was a puppy. My best advice is for you to wait when you are an adult with a house that has a big bag yard they like to be more outside than they inside because they are too destructive. My husky made a hole in my room when i left him there alone for 1 hour.
Anonymous - 2/17/2012 2:46:52 PM
this would not be good for your dog. huskies need alot of attention for they are hight matanence dogs. you would need to walk him/her hever day when you get home and play alot.
Anonymous - 2/3/2012 1:26:29 PM
QUESTION: Can Huskies live in California. If yes which city can they be in
Anonymous - 1/17/2012 7:55:09 PM
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I live in Escondido, Ca...30 North of San Diego, and Im getting my Husky puppy by Air March 3rd. Cali is pretty much always nice and cool, so he/she wont have much overheating problems.
Anonymous - 2/25/2012 7:51:51 PM
I believe huskies can live anywhere in California, because I do see some in San Diego, Vista area along with Camp Penilton (sorry if I missed spellend anything)
Anonymous - 2/23/2012 11:04:56 AM
try southbay area if u got the money for a big yard house or any city with cool climate with a big yard
Anonymous - 2/16/2012 7:48:01 PM
QUESTION: I was thinking to get a husky when I moved to Florida, is that an okay climate for them to live in?
Anonymous - 1/16/2012 3:44:59 AM
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The humidity will be VERY hard on a husky.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 5:35:41 AM
yes as long as you keep lots of water for your husky and exercise regularly.
Anonymous - 2/3/2012 1:27:37 PM
QUESTION: My wife and myself just bought our first house and are looking to get our first dog also. We are thinking about getting a husky. We live in a secluded area on a 3 acre lot. There is plenty of room for it to roam around however it is too big of a property to fence off. I know from what i read about huskys being escape artists and being able to jump fences. Does anyone think that i can train them or trust them to play outside and not run away and not return home.
Anonymous - 1/14/2012 8:01:56 PM
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No, no, no! I have a Siberian. She escapes from her 8x10 outdoor kennel by lifting the door off it's barrel hinges. She takes off in whatever direction looks interesting, and does NOT come back alone. I have been exceedingly lucky that she has been found by people and returned to me. In AKC breed information that is sent with registration, even THEY highly recommend never letting your Siberian off-leash. There are those rare cases though. Also, if you consider installing a fence in one portion, you will need to make it so they cannot climb or jump it, and bury it several feet underground, as they can dig 3ft straight down in a matter of minutes.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 5:38:35 AM
I adopted a Husky from an animal shelter a few years ago. He was 6 to 8 months at the time. They are knotheads but they are trainable, yes they will run but you can teach them not to. They take a lot of time and patience, so if you are short on either one , do not consider a husky. With enough time and patience, suddenly they will look at you as if to say "Oh you wanted me to behave, well why didn't you say so." We traveled all over the country in an RV with our husky and he learned very quickly where each boundry was on our sites. No fence,no electrical thingamabob. Just patience. He lived to be 17 years old and was the joy of my life
Anonymous - 2/13/2012 6:53:18 PM
Install an Invisable Fence, I have it and it is awsome!!!
Anonymous - 2/7/2012 5:25:55 PM
maybe a wireless collar system would work? that way you don't have to put up the fence and they wouldn't jump it?
Anonymous - 2/5/2012 11:16:16 PM
i have 2 white huskys and a four foot fence and one of them only jump it if there are people on the other side and she does not go far. i would not trust them running around but i do have a friend that has a husky that stays around. if i were you i would build the fence. even if it is part of the yard for now
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 2:16:21 PM
Oh heavens no, you MUST have a secure fence for this breed. Husky's are runners even with good training, and it would just be a short life with a tragic for a husky in an unfenced yard. To them, a nice run around the area may be a 10 mile jaunt, and even with good training they will leave the yard. They have high prey drive and a high urge to run for miles and no amount of training will completely undo their genetic instincts. I have trained my dogs to advanced levels of obedience yet would never risk their lives by letting them loose in unfenced areas.
I have owned this breed for 25+ years and while I love them, I will admit they are not the easiest for just a family pet. I have always built large, secure fenced areas for mine and kept them safe. I current have two acres fenced with 6 foot fence, and that keeps my dogs safely and happily contained. If you can't or won't built a secure fence, please consider another breed.
paws4hisglory - 1/19/2012 6:11:39 PM
QUESTION: Are Siberian Husky's bad for families with kids?
Anonymous - 12/28/2011 9:50:56 AM
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We just had a husky that everytime she went in heat would bite and snap my 10 year old son and any man that tried to catch her because she would take off and not come back for hours. We have a 2 year old that would keep letting her out of the house. she would continously break loose from her leash and the run we had for her. I do not recommend them if you have young children. We did get the dog from a homeless guy though and did not raise from a puppy
Anonymous - 5/15/2012 12:44:02 AM
no huskies are friendly animals and do well with children of all ages.
Anonymous - 2/3/2012 1:28:14 PM
Im not an expert but ive had no problems with my huskies and my nephews 3 and 4 yrs old. The only thing is they are very prey driven with any animal smaller than them
Anonymous - 1/8/2012 5:59:57 AM
QUESTION: I am thinking about getting a huskie. Is there a short hair which sheds less? I have a big back yard but no fence, will the huskie run off if he isn't on a leash? What about invisible fence? Giving him excercise is not a problem. I also have a 15 year old persian cat, what are the odds the two will coincide? Will the dog jump in the pool? It is a vinyl liner pool and I am worried it's claws would put holes in the liner.
Anonymous - 12/28/2011 8:07:02 AM
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All Siberians will shed no matter the coat length. Diet has some bearing on how much they shed but no matter what they do. Even when raised with cats, many huskies are not safe with them. I have had Sibes for over 20 years and just don't risk them near my cats, even though I raised them together. Invisible fences are awful for huskies, most just run right through them as the shock doesn't bother them. I would NEVER use one with this breed. It is also likely the dog will jump in the pool as they like to get in to all kinds of things.
paws4hisglory - 1/5/2012 5:35:56 PM
QUESTION: My boyfriend and I have an 8 month old male siberian husky. He only listens to my boyfriend and will bite or nip at me all the time. Is there anything I can do?
Anonymous - 12/27/2011 8:40:16 PM
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Also, take into consideration where the siberian husky sleeps. Never let it sleep in bed with you or at the same height. It belongs on the floor and you on a raised bed, as alphas sleep on higher ground. Pay attention to how your boyfriend treats you around the dog. It may be viewing your boyfriend as the alpha, and you as second in line, and may think it can overcome you to get closer to the alpha. Make sure you control it's food and exercise also.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 5:42:02 AM
i have 2 white huskies and one of them listen to my husband and one listens to me more. he always takes care of them. i had to be the main one to take care of them for a while and they learned to respect me. but now that he takes care of them again when i go out she jumps all over me and tries to knock me over
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 2:19:43 PM
Huskies as you know are pack dogs. They will only respect or obey those people that they view as higher in there pack. You need to take more time in the training feeding and exercise of the dog to change its view of you.
foxlairsnowdogs - 1/6/2012 9:21:26 PM
QUESTION: I adopted a 13 year old Siberian Husky who is deaf. Do you know of any activities I could do with her to keep her mentally fit that do not require listening skills?
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:37:39 PM
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Just because the husky doesnt hear doesnt mean it cant run any activity that requires exercise is good however this is an older dog you might want to ask your vet if it is healthy enough for strenous activity
Anonymous - 2/21/2012 3:48:46 AM
QUESTION: Okay I want a husky, i have a big yard but no fence. I'm able to walk him everyday and can play with him TONS. If i keep him inside during the hot weather, would it be alright? oh and i have a 2 year old bother. would it be alright?
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 2:46:44 AM
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QUESTION: i want a husky puppy and i am 9 and my sister is only 5 is it a suitable age to get one?
Anonymous - 12/13/2011 8:29:58 PM
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You'd have to talk to your parents and make sure you really are going to be committed to a dog. I know it sounds easy, but its not. I was nine too once, and I thought I could handle a dog, but I just couldn't. Make sure you really are going to take care of it. Maybe its just a phase, because huskies are beautiful and unique, which mihgt be why you like them. Still, I dont know you so it is not my place to judge. talk to your parents and be reasonable. If not, just do things to prove it to them and be patient.
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 9:45:20 PM
QUESTION: I live in los angeles and it gets cold but really hot sometimes. My backyard is pretty big and I have a 5 ft fence and im planning on getting a husky, do you think its ok to get one? I also have little kids living in the house will that be safe?
Anonymous - 12/10/2011 2:40:28 AM
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Just a question, what do you consider to be "cold"...40 degrees, 30 degrees? Siberian Husky's are well-oiled machines, designed to survive NEGATIVE 40 degrees. Humidity is extremely hard on them. ALWAYS supervise with the kids, though they tend to be drawn to children and gentle.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 5:44:22 AM
a fence is a nice gesture i have seen a husky climb a 9 foot chain link fence before and others jump a 5 foot wood fence as long as any dog is trained properly and the children respect a dog there should be no problem there bringing a dog into a life with children is easy having a dog and bringing a child in can cause jealousy :) hope that helps
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 4:10:50 PM
QUESTION: I live in new york I want a husky puppy. In the summer I know they cannot do a lot outside but I have a AC in my bedroom and plan to give my husky a good walk/jog at night. My backyard is concrete not huge but not small and in the winter will probably have him outside in a big dog house. Do you think I have everything to raise a husky ?
Anonymous - 12/6/2011 6:24:51 PM
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Huskies need a ton of exercise in order to keep their energy levels at an acceptable level. Mine needs about 3 miles of walking/jogging per day. They do fairly well in the summer, just keep them in the shady side of the street whenever possible during walks, and make sure there are a lot of waste stops along the way. If they don't get enough exercise, they can be highly destructive. Huskies take a lot of work, and very consistent training. They do best with a nothing is free style of training. I'd think long and hard before deciding on this breed. They are very beautiful, but only for very experienced owners with lots of experience with difficult breeds.
Anonymous - 12/8/2011 10:46:51 PM
QUESTION: Ok my husky just had her first litter, and only had 2 is that normal?
Anonymous - 11/29/2011 11:27:07 PM
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How many times was your siberian husky bred with the male? I had a dog that only was bred once, only had three puppies. The more they are put together, the more puppies you will get.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 5:45:44 AM
My husky had her first litter with only 2 also. The vet said probably because it was her fist. We bred her again and she had four.
foxlairsnowdogs - 12/19/2011 6:00:25 PM
Check with your breeder and ask about the parent dogs - his mom or dad may have been a mixed breed resulting in a birth defect.
Anonymous - 12/13/2011 8:41:34 PM
That is a pretty small litter, so it is hard to say. Some bloodlines in the husky breed have small litters, but I know many that had 6-10 the first time. You could talk to the breeder of your girl and see what is normal for her bloodline. It could be diet too, if she's not on a premium diet, or other things could be affecting litter size.
paws4hisglory - 12/6/2011 5:50:56 PM
A lot of dogs only have a small amount their first litter.
Anonymous - 12/2/2011 2:05:49 AM
QUESTION: is it hard takeing care of a puppy that is a husky
Anonymous - 11/28/2011 11:07:26 PM
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Yes, siberian husky's are a working breed. They take a daily brushing when their adult coat comes in. They need to be able to get several miles in everyday for exercise. They HAVE to be kept busy; if they are not running or sleeping they need toys and attention or else get very destructive. They MUST be trained from a young age, and you can never bend your rules; as soon as you do, they will walk all over you and you are back to square one with your training.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 5:49:30 AM
No you have to watch your husky like a hawk just like raising a child. I have a husky/lab that is 7yrs and he is well behaved.
Anonymous - 12/8/2011 7:22:32 PM
QUESTION: Hi I'm planning on getting a husky puppy but I'm a bit concerned because I have a small child in my home (age 2) i also have a parrot is there any chance that the husky might attack them? Also, how is the best way to make a yard secure so your husky cant run away?
Anonymous - 11/27/2011 4:36:06 PM
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Huskies love children and people in general, So if you get the husky as a puppy like you said it will automatically see the child as a member of the family(pack). Make sure the child is viewed as a leader of the pack towards the dog. As for the parrot keep out of reach from the husky. But be mindful huskies are a very smart breed so make sure it he/she does not view you opening it's cage. The husky can learn how to open it.
Anonymous - 12/26/2011 10:19:16 PM
FENCE: get a fence
CHILD: as long as you train the husky while its young, you should be okay. When I was an INFANT we lived in an apartment and we were okay, but you HAVE TO TRAIN IT!!!!!!
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 2:51:41 AM
Getting a husky with a small child and parrots is a VERY bad idea. The odds are very high that the dog will eat the birds. They have very high prey drive and even with training and growing up with small pets, they often kill them. I would strongly recommend against getting this kind of dog if you want to keep your birds. They also are not the best choice for small children, both because of their prey drive, and also because of their size and energy level. There are other breeds of dogs that would be a much better match for your living situation.
paws4hisglory - 12/6/2011 5:46:39 PM