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[Breeds] Is a Husky right for me?
I wasn't necessarily looking for an off-leash dog, just one capable of handling the trails and terrain.
Three tortoises that the dog would have no access to.
Have an SO who can check in when I'm not around and will be moving in with me eventually.
Fine with any amount of shedding, drooling, and most vocalization(constantly barking at the top of it's lungs would bother me some, but dogs that are just talkative or whiny babies are okay). Farting is just something that happens.
I prefer the larger end of medium dogs, but currently cannot have anything over 100.
I find brushing a dog's fur to be very relaxing and can just zone out and do it for ages. It was one of my favorite things to do with our old Bernese. The mastiff mix didn't need it as much or as often. Bathing I can do as needed.
I go for a jog every morning, and can walk the dog several times throughout the day, and try to hit hiking trails as much as I can.
5 days a week, for no longer than 6-8 hours a day. I have someone who can stop in to check up, there are a couple great daycares in my area that I've boarded at in the past, and can stop by on lunch, or just because(5 min drive between home and work).
Well-trained enough that I don't have to worry about things that happen in my own home, while walking around the neighborhood, or potentially at the dog park. Past that point, I want potential for tricks, even if they would be challenging to teach, I want a dog smart enough to be taught. My area has leash laws, and I don't agree with walking off leash in general, so off-leash ability doesn't matter to me.
I currently live in a pet-friendly apartment, very near a great dog park and many bike trails, and am planning to move to the PNW in the next several years. I cannot keep "large or aggressive" breeds, such as Pits, Akitas, Chows, or Dobermans, and including anything over 100 lbs.
Having only ever had dogs that have 10yr or less life expectancies(the biggest downfall of very large breeds), I'm looking forward to it.
There is a great dog park about a mile from where I live.
No and no.
Inside, while taking him out as often as I can to be outside and exercise.
Yes, as I mentioned in my OP.
Frigid winters, hot/humid summers. Spring and Fall virtually nonexistent.
Up to 1,000 for the dog itself(counting initial costs, such as puppy vaccines and such), and up to 1,500 per year for care. I have rainy day savings that I can dip into for emergency vet care.
Depending on whether I opt for a puppy or a full grown dog, and whether or not I go with a Husky, either a breeder or my local rescue league. I do know of a local breeder who has a litter ready to go home in a month.
An active parter(running, hiking), who would always keep me on my toes. Something I could do more advanced obedience or agility with is a huge plus, so less intelligent or more uncoordinated breeds won't work.
I've been looking most at the husky, and I think I'm ready to take on the breed. If I end up deciding for something similarly active, but less stubborn, I've considered a Border Collie or an Aussie Shepherd.