We were expecting to get a puppy from a breeder who's puppies were supposed to be due in January, but I just heard from him and apparently his girl didn't get pregnant. It's very hard to find a Husky puppy in Miami and we got very lucky when we found Mya a few years ago. My hopes got totally let down. I was so excited to start 2011 with a new fur baby and for Mya to have a lil brother or sister to play with

Oh well, I guess we'll have to keep searching. I know that eventually we'll find the perfect pup, but this sucks =(

Sorry to hear that. The right one will come along at the right time though.

I've seen some puppies on here before but it looks like they currently just have adults.

http://www.siberrescue.com/

Huskyluv wrote:

Sorry to hear that. The right one will come along at the right time though.

Agreed. Everything happens for a reason and maybe one of those pups weren't meant to be for us. We'll find the ONE and soon (fingers crossed)

Lordbroll wrote:

I've seen some puppies on here before but it looks like they currently just have adults.

Thanks! I'll definitely keep this link and check up on it every once in a while. I really really really wish that I could bring home a rescue, but unfortunately Mya isn't too friendly with grown dogs I mean it depends on the dog and on some cases they have gotten along, but for the most part she doesn't. If it's a puppy she'll love it! Once the puppy grows she'll still get along with him/her because she met it as puppy. That happened with a friend of ours who got a 8week old husky/shepard (beautiful dog..check out his pic) and they get along great!

MelissaI wrote:

Thanks! I'll definitely keep this link and check up on it every once in a while. I really really really wish that I could bring home a rescue, but unfortunately Mya isn't too friendly with grown dogs I mean it depends on the dog and on some cases they have gotten along, but for the most part she doesn't. If it's a puppy she'll love it! Once the puppy grows she'll still get along with him/her because she met it as puppy. That happened with a friend of ours who got a 8week old husky/shepard (beautiful dog..check out his pic) and they get along great!

Totally understand that. The female huskies I've fostered have all been a challenge as far as dominance of my 13 yr old female border collie. My husky boys get along with most every other dog they've met but the females tend to be a little more of a challenge.

MelissaI wrote:

Lordbroll wrote:

I've seen some puppies on here before but it looks like they currently just have adults.

Thanks! I'll definitely keep this link and check up on it every once in a while. I really really really wish that I could bring home a rescue, but unfortunately Mya isn't too friendly with grown dogs I mean it depends on the dog and on some cases they have gotten along, but for the most part she doesn't. If it's a puppy she'll love it! Once the puppy grows she'll still get along with him/her because she met it as puppy. That happened with a friend of ours who got a 8week old husky/shepard (beautiful dog..check out his pic) and they get along great!

Has she ever gone to daycare? Daycare worked WONDERS for Koda when it comes to other dogs. Just a thought

Go and find that rescue group on facebook. They do get in puppies from time to time, but don't usualy list them on their site cause they want to give the adult dogs the best chance of getting adopted. Also check out the Siberian Husky Club of America. They have a breeders directory on their site. I know a breeder on there who lives in Archer had puppies a few months ago. And if they don't have puppies now I'm sure they will be happy to give you other breeders info that might have puppies.
I actually found a lot of breeders on FB. I befriended one husky breeder and show person on there and then went through their friends and found a bunch of people who show and breed. It seems a little sneeky, but it works!

Koda, nope, she's never been to daycare. I've taken to the dog park quite a few times and she's no fan or random dogs coming up to her. I'm scared to take her to daycare because she might get into a fight or something =(

Sara, thanks for the info!!! I'm looking into it as we speak!!!

They will assess her at daycare. She wouldn't just get thrown into the room They should match her with another dog of her same energy level, or some places will just throw her in the room, but Koda sometimes has issues with other dogs and he passed. Daycare is a GREAT socialization tool. I would check it out

You want to be very careful of the daycares you look at. A good daycare will have an evaluation, and believe it or not, quite a few of them don't. They should want you to bring in your dog at a scheduled time and will take them to an individual room and bring in dogs that are the stars of daycare and/or seem compatible with your dog- this usually is a 30-60 minute process. Usually, if your dog does well, they offer them to stay for the rest of the day for free.
You should always ask what methods they use when dogs get into scuffles just so you know how they handle things. I wouldn't ask "are there dog fights, how often, how bad, etc" because the employees can not tell you of situations that take place. Even if two dogs get in a fight, the daycare legally cannot disclose what dog it was your dog get into it with. You also have to understand unless it is something the care takers can prevent, if anything happens, you are responsible for paying the vet bill for your dog since by taking them to daycare you are assuming the risks.

I work at a daycare and Koda has been going since he was 11 months (he is 2 months 7 years now) and he has never had anything happen to him. I think the biggest thing you want to look for to prevent tiffs is make sure the room for big dogs has adequate space. That is one of the biggest issues for fights- the dogs not having enough room to give one another space and the dogs getting grumpy.

Thank you Ladies! I'm going to do some research on day cares in Miami and see if we find a good one =) Mya really does need to learn to get along with other dogs. She doesn't know the fun that she's missing!

Wow, the Siberian Husky Club of America was really the place to go!!!! I contacted one breeder in who lives in FL, but she wasn't expecting any puppies. She told me to contact her good friend whose 2 girls were having puppies any day now. I emailed her and one of her girls is having 2 pups and the other 5. They're only 3 hours away from us and the the parents are gorgeous! The mommies are a few wins away from winning their first championships. The breeder seems concerned about the puppies well being and asked me if I've every had a husky because they're not a breed for everyone. I gave her my background and told her that I have a 4 year old girl. She sent me copies of their pedigrees and pictures as well. She also asked me if we were looking for a pet for a show dog. I told her a pet and more of a companion for Mya, etc. She's charging $450 including the first shots and health certificate. She's going to call me once the pups are born, but I'm a bit concerned as to why the puppies are only $450 if they're coming from "almost champion dogs". Does this sound right? Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but wanted to ask your opinions. Thanks!!!!

BTW, she told me that she charges $450 for pups that are going to be pets. I don't see what the difference is though. Why would she charge $450 for a pet puppy and more for a puppy that is going to be used (or try to be) a show dog? Anybody could just lie and say they want the puppy as a pet only.

Her pet dogs are likely coming with a spay/neuter contract and might even be coming with no papers or a limited registration. Show dogs cannot be fixed (they must be intact for shows) so many breeders charge more to discourage people from purchasing dogs that they can breed. That's my guess, but she sounds like a great breeder, so I would feel free to ask her There's a sticky thread called "How to Find a Reputable Breeder" that has a bunch of questions and red flags that I put together... feel free to browse it and make sure your questions are all answered

Well, on the same degree, $450 is a really low price in my opinion. Usually dogs that are just for companions are still about $650 in my experience.. a lower price is always nice, but I always try to think of all the puppy expenses and if the price they are selling them for would be enough to cover all the things the puppy would need for 8 weeks. But that's just my outlook. I am getting a pup next year and it will be costing me $800 for limited registration- but that is will vet visits, heart worm, deworming, they give supplements, they feed raw, etc, etc, so when I see that price is fits how much I think I would spend on my pup until 8 weeks.

MelissaI wrote:

BTW, she told me that she charges $450 for pups that are going to be pets. I don't see what the difference is though. Why would she charge $450 for a pet puppy and more for a puppy that is going to be used (or try to be) a show dog?

In addition to what Tori has already mentioned, show quality and pet quality pups are NOT equal. Pet quality pups, for lack of a better word, are slightly inferior. I don't mean that in a bad way but pet quality pups generally have either major or minor flaws that make them unsuitable for working and/or showing. Take an underbite for example, that would not be acceptable for a show dog but would make a perfectly fine pet/companion dog and possibly even a great working dog since their working ability is not affected by their bite. Another thing that might be off is angulation or maybe having too broad of a chest. Something to that effect would make the dog unsuitable for both showing and working but again would make a perfectly fine pet. There are so many big and little things to pay close attention to when choosing a dog especially if it will be going to a showing and/or working home.

Truly good, reputable breeders breed for the sole purpose of improving the breed. Any pups they produce are intended to excel at working or showing or better yet, both. Those pups with undesirable traits who cannot excel in the show ring or in a working home will be sold to pet homes with a spay/neuter contract and generally a limited registration and likewise will cost less.

It is perfectly normal for pet quality to be priced lower than show quality. $450 does seem a little lower than most reputable breeders charge even for a pet quality pup HOWEVER I would never knock a breeder out of consideration purely over price. I would talk to the breeder a lot more and find out a lot of information to make sure they seem like the right breeder for you. Do they work their dogs outside the show ring? Are their dogs hip and eye tested? How many litters do they have a year? Are the pups raised underfoot in the home? Are the pups raised around children and are they well socialized? What kind of health guarantee do they offer? How much vetting do the puppies receive prior to your bringing the pup home? At what age do they allow pups to go to their new homes? How long does the breeder keep the pups to determine which are show quality versus pet quality? How long has the breeder been breeding? Are there other people (references) who've bought a puppy from this breeder you could talk to about the dogs they've purchased? Since you've already received pedigrees, I would do a little research on them and get familiar with their lines and the kennels they come from. There's just so much stuff, price aside, that I would question and get to know before going further and making a decision. I can't even list all the questions I would have but the above questions give you a pretty good general idea.

Mya was $600 and came with her first shots so I found $450 to be a bit under priced. Once the puppies are born and she sends me pictures I will bombard her with 100 questions. Definitely using quite a few of yours that I honestly had not thought of

There are two husky rescues in Florida. Do check them out just in case they have some pups. You'll be saving lives.
http://www.siberrescue.com/
http://www.sibrescue.com/

Huskyluv gives alot of good advice about buying from a breeder. My biggest thing is to visit the breeders home and see where the dogs were raised and how her breeding stock lives. I have seen plenty of breeders whose websites make you think they are great, that the dogs are all living indoors, etc but then visit their place and there are 10 huskies on chains in a crappy yard and 30 puppies running about. If you're going to buy, you want to get the best dog you can and buying from that kind of byb only promotes the problems. Good breeders promote the breed and make certain their pups go to good homes. They may even insist on visiting your home at some point to check on them.

As for the $450 price, if the pups are pet quality (maybe ears are a little too big or the guard coat is too long, nothing you would necessarily even notice if you're not a show competition person), that's not necessarily low. Depends on the location and demand. I would imagine not alot of folks want huskies in Florida, atleast not as many who live in colder climates.

Good luck on your puppy search.

She found a puppy a while back. It's the one on the right in her avatar.

Hi! I did =) That's our Kody