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Snow White Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-02 Location : Maryland
| Subject: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:31 am | |
| Hi folks !
I'm currently in the market for my first ever husky so figured I'd join a forum and learn up on the breed.
Sibes have always been my favorite dogs, but I knew they were for the advanced dog owner. I tired my hand at a german shepherd first and things are going fantastic with her. I figured it was about time she had a companion, so here we are looking into getting a husky playmate! |
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blueeyedghost Maverick
Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:15 pm | |
| Welcome! You will find excellent information here. Are you starting to actually look for a dog or just researching at this point? _________________ Shadow's Blog Canine Hydrocephalus Support on Facebook "Being the parent of a special-needs pet means living your life constantly poised on the edge of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you become a fierce defender of the ways in which your little one is perfectly ordinary — all the things he or she can do that are just like what everybody else does. And yet, you never lose sight of how absolutely extraordinary that very ordinariness is, how difficult, remarkable and rewarding that fight to be 'just like everybody else' has been." -Gwen Cooper, "Homer's Odyssey" Shadow - 03/01/2013 - 10/02/2014 |
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jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:20 pm | |
| Welcome snow white, where do you live? since you have a GDS already would you look at adopting a husky for a play mate? _________________ |
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Snow White Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-02 Location : Maryland
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:50 pm | |
| Hi guys!
I am definitely open to adopting a husky since I know so many need homes. I have my eye on a breeder but nothing is set in stone until I go check the place out. I'm in southern maryland. My only real condition is that it's a male. Girl dogs like to attach themselves to my husband! |
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norbreedslove Senior
Join date : 2012-02-24 Location : Denver Colorado
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:16 pm | |
| I am not much help, I think everyone should have a malamute! However welcome!!! |
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Snow White Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-02 Location : Maryland
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:32 pm | |
| Lol Mal's are gorgeous dogs as well!
By the way, if anyone happens to know a reputable sibe breeder in Maryland do let me know in-case mine doesn't work out! |
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MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:58 pm | |
| Welcome!
Another 2nd in looking to adopt or rescue if the breeder route doesn't come together.
Brewer is our first rescue, and most certainly will not be our last.
Any pics of the GSD? |
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SaraB Rescue Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-09-09 Location : Deltona, FL
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:03 pm | |
| http://www.shca.org/shcahp4f.htm http://innisfreekennels.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000478327034&ref=ts
If you contact some of the breeders listed, even if they don't have puppies themselves, they can probably point you to a reputable breeder who does have puppies.
Remember the two biggest health problems in sibes are eyes and hip problems, so make sure whatever breeder you use gets the adults eyes certified by CERF yearly as "clear" and hips certified after the age of 2yrs by OFA as excellent or good. Personally I would look for a breeder who raises their puppies in the house with them, so they have a better start in life to being good house dogs. Also look for a breeder who will ask you a ton of questions. Reputable breeders really care about their puppies and will want to make sure the homes they place their puppies in will be good homes. _________________ -Sara |
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SaraB Rescue Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-09-09 Location : Deltona, FL
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:04 pm | |
| And also check petfinder.com often!
http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?animal_type=Dog&pet_breed=husky&location=maryland&startsearch=Search _________________ -Sara |
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Snow White Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-02 Location : Maryland
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:16 pm | |
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cbhart Teenager
Join date : 2012-01-19 Location : Riverside, california
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:23 pm | |
| welcome i love the ears!! every one is great here and you will find tons of info good luck on your hunt for the perfect puppy |
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Domingo Teenager
Join date : 2011-09-06 Location : VA
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:25 pm | |
| Keep an eye on the pet harbor rescue as well. They do get puppies from time to time. I had a very good experience with them when getting Dante. They also do events in the springfield, va petsmart, so you wouldn't have to go all the way to bowling green. |
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Snow White Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-02 Location : Maryland
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:29 pm | |
| Thanks for all your help guys, I'll definitely call around and see what I can find before settling on a breeder. I got Sura from a BYB and I don't want to make the same mistake twice. |
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Lordbroll Senior
Join date : 2010-09-22 Location : Moore, OK
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:32 pm | |
| Welcome! Not sure how far away this guy is but he is handsome.
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20281463 |
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SaraB Rescue Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-09-09 Location : Deltona, FL
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:09 pm | |
| _________________ -Sara |
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xxchristine Puppy
Join date : 2012-02-26 Location : Southern California
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:52 pm | |
| I love her ears! She's a beaut. If you're just looking for a companion I'd definitely suggest rescuing. I look forward to your new addition!
My mom's been looking into adaptapet.com; can anyone verify the validity of this site? I think what they do is find rescues. |
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Snow White Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-02 Location : Maryland
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:45 pm | |
| They are giving a husky away in my area, but it's a female.
I think I want to start off with a puppy to be honest, I want to crate train it myself.
Anyone know of good breeder in Maryland, or have savvy skills to help find one? |
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Flhuskylover Puppy
Join date : 2012-02-07
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:08 pm | |
| Welcome, Selene! And Sura is too cute! I LOVE the ears!!!! This site is a wonderful resource. I can't wait to see your new furbaby when you get him/her. |
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BayAreaHuskies Newborn
Join date : 2012-03-26
| Subject: Re: Searching for the right dog. Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:20 pm | |
| Just to be sure you really want a Husky: First you should bring home a stick of dynamite, put it in your living room and light it on fire. If you still love your baby dynamite stick even after it goes off, then I'd say you'll enjoy having a husky. |
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