Description:
Dixie was rescued along with 22 other dogs from a hoarding/neglect situation. This beautiful husky doesn't like other dogs but loves her humans. She would make a great running partner!

Here is what Dixie's foster mom had to say about her:

Dixie such a sweet, beautiful, very smart girl with a great personality!

Leash Manners – Walks well on a leash, but I would recommend a harness. She might get hyped when see other dogs/ squirrels/ cats/ birds.

Crate/House Training –Dixie goes for a walk four times a day and so far had no single accident. She is crated at night and when we are not at home. We do not let her be unsupervised at any time when she loose in a house (we have a cat and 4 foot iguana, safety is the №1 priority). She loves to be close and will cuddle with us on a couch while we are watching TV.

Socialization –Friendly, good with all adults and would be okay with kids. Dixie almost never barks but  more likely will  howl when stranger is in the house or she needs to go outside for a walk.

Energy Level and Exercise – Moderate.  Dixie loves to play and needs daily exercises!  She would do best in a home with an active family.

Daily Structure and Schedule –Dixie goes for a walk 4 times a day and sleeps well through the night. She likes to eat dry food mixed with wet food or homemade rice, veggies, and chicken.  We feed her twice a day around 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., She also gets her doggy treats throughout the day.

Obedience Training – She knows to Sit, Lie down, Come, Stay and No. We are working on “Leave it” command since she has a little prey drive.

Personality Quirks – She has been friendly with every person she has met but gets excited when sees other pets (getting much better at it).  Dixie got a great personality: fun, sweet, and loyal!

Ideal Home –Dixie is friendly to people and loves attention, she will follow your every step while loose in the house. She would do best  in a home without other pets.

Native to Siberia, Huskies were used for centuries by the Chukchi people to pull sleds, herd reindeer and perform watchdogging functions. They were perfect working dogs for the harsh Siberian conditions: hardy, able to integrate into small packs, and quite happy to work for hours on end. The Siberian Husky is a very light-weight sled dog with great stamina. It was brought to Alaska in 1909 by fur traders in Malamute for arctic races because of their great speed. In 1925 there was a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska and many dog teams relayed the precious medicine to the stricken city. This event focused national attention on the Siberian Husky and helped popularize the breed. The Siberian Husky was also used during Admiral Byrd's Antarctic Expeditions. An excellent pack animal, the Husky gets along well with his comrades. These dogs are gentle and playful, but willful and mischievous. This cheerful dog is very fond of his or her family. A puppy at heart, they are clever, sociable and loving, easy-going and docile. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone. Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they have a mind of their own and will only obey a command if they see the point. Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character. This dog will take advantage if he can. Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot. This breed likes to howl and gets bored easily. They do not like to be left alone, so if this is the breed for you, you may want to consider having two. A lonely Husky can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a sled dog in heart and soul. They are good with other pets if they are raised with them from puppyhood. Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect. This breed likes to roam. They are not usually recommended for apartments, however they can live in apartments if well trained and properly exercised. Siberian Huskies are very active indoors and do best with a fenced-in large yard. Because of their heavy coats, these dogs prefer cool climates. One has to use common sense with respect to maintaining them in the heat by providing adequate shade and air conditioning. It is a common misconception that all Siberians have blue eyes. They can have eyes that are blue, brown, amber, or any combination thereof including eyes which are half blue and half brown, which is referred to as being parti-eyed. Having one blue eye and one brown eye is referred to as being bi-eyed. The large "snow shoe" feet have hair between the toes for gripping on ice. The Siberian Husky has a thick, wooly undercoat and a soft outer coat. It is able to withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees to -76 degrees F. They have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.