Guest Anonymous Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I need infomation about this cross breed, I have recently acquired a pup he is 6 weeks old and very intelligent and cute. I need info on him plse could some enlighten me plse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 That is a great cross, my husband had one before we met. I think the dog is like 14 or 15 years old now. Yes he is still living. He is very smart and very sweet. I don't think they ever had any problems with him. Even around babies he is very gentle. He is also very protective. He barks when someone he doesn't know gets near the house, but after he sees you a few times and knows your not gonna hurt anybody he is sweet as can be. He barked at me the first 4 or 5 times he saw me, but now he just sits there and waits for me to pet him. I think you have a great dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seijun Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Huskies like to roam; they have high prey drive, are very independant thinkers, very high energy, and also good escape artists. They can be wonderful companions for the right people, but be aware that a husky is not an easy dog and does take a lot of work. The GSD in the pup, hopefully, should be enough to water down the husky temperament a bit for you if the temperament of a pure husky seems too imposing. ~Seij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrless Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Seijun, I love the photo in your avatar! I guess that kind of sums up the personality, eh? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajiesMom Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 You are going to have to put a lot of effort into training. Both breeds are not easy unless somehow you got lucky, but the work will pay off. There is nothing compared to a well trained/behaved German Shepherd or Sibe I'm sure. I bet he'll be talkative LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mutts4Me Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 This reminds me of the sign at Petsmart a couple days ago... 2 GSD/Husky crosses for sale, one male and one female. Both socialized with animals and kids, great dogs. For sale for like 650. Father on site. Mother recently sold, but they did have pictures of her with the litter :roll: It was soon torn down and thrown away, since For Sale ads are not allowed, but it gave me a :o :lol: :roll: moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 [quote]The GSD in the pup, hopefully, should be enough to water down the husky temperament a bit for you[/quote] This is an excerpt from Animal Planet on GSD temperment. [quote] Temperament Among the most intelligent of breeds, the German shepherd dog is so intent on its mission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObedienceGrrl Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 [quote name='DogPaddle'] They require a lot of mental and physical stimulation, their work drive is pretty high and needs to be taken into account, they are really smart - hence able to get into some really good trouble, they can be quite dominant dogs and are not for first time or inexperienced owners. [/quote] We have two GSDs....if they don't have anything to do, they will destroy the house. And a dog that large will do a lot of damage if their mind is set on it! We have two holes in our brand new carpet because we are stupid and did not watch our younger (now when I say younger, I mean 4 YEARS OLD....not a puppy) GSD for an hour. He got bored. And when they get bored, they will make their own fun. And man....so will a Sibe!!! I saw some of the best pictures on a Rescue site for Sibes.....it was one sitting in total destruction. books shredded, walls chewed through, beds eaten to pieces..... A bunch of pics of all different dogs. And the caption below was something like, "Do you really want one now?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seijun Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 [quote]I'm thinking a GSD's temperment isn't going to water anything down. [/quote] Sorry... I'm not a GSD expert. My relative had 3 or 4 though and they were WAY easier than what I have read on sibes. I guess sometimes it depends on point of view also. What is easy for one person may be a nightmere for someone else (my relative was fine with the GSD's, but is having one heck of a time with the little chihuahua mix she just adopted). ~Seij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 it also depends a lot on the dog. owning a lab who NEVER acts like a lab has made me believe that they are all individuals. however, as far as traits go, both GSD's and Sibes are strong willed, physically powerful, and loyal. protective. this is a dog that will need a "top dog" presence in gour household, and it better be you. some of the worst cases of dog aggression i have encountered were GSD's and Sibes allowed to be alpha in the household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokipups Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Here be the difference between a GSD and a Sibe.... You can ask a GSD to "Sit" 50 times, and he'll probably go "Okey dokey :D ". Ask the same thing of a Siberian, he'll sit once, maybe twice if he's feelin' real good that day, and then look at you as if to say, "I did it once already, what the hell do you want me to do it again for :P ?". The GSD has more of a desire to please it's handler, thus better execution of a given command. The only thing that pleases a Sibe is to be able to run to the next state. The Sibe is much more independent in nature, but is very much a pack oriented dog, meaning it does better when with another dog or it's people. And since it's a very high prey drive breed, please watch any cats or small animals you may have, they'll be no match for most Huskies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksstar Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Good Luck with your new pup. There have been some very good comments made and I would have to agree that it is most important that you socialise and train your pup/dog. As with all breeds it is recommended that you do dog obedience but more so with breeds that have high working drives as they enjoy having a job so to speak. Training may be hard work but the results will speak for themselfs. If you put the effert in you will have a most loving, caring, happy, healthy compainion for life and he will be a plesure to own. This comment may not apply to you but many people often think that by socilizing and training that there dog wont make a good guard dog. This is incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 [quote name='DogPaddle'][quote]The GSD in the pup, hopefully, should be enough to water down the husky temperament a bit for you[/quote] This is an excerpt from Animal Planet on GSD temperment. [quote] Temperament Among the most intelligent of breeds, the German shepherd dog is so intent on its mission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Thank you all for replying to my post, by the way his name is Blade. I have a Cocker Spaniel and he is about 13 weeks old and Blades already dominating him. Once again thank you all for your constructive feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Good luck with your new puppy. Start from now teaching him basic obedience with reward so that he learns to respect you and will hopefully be a more managable dog as an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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