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Charley is a lovely Husky mix, pulled from a kill shelter by a kind gentleman. He has provided us with some wonderful information about our boy:
"He is a male husky mix. Animal services has him listed at 14 mths. He is a little over 50 lbs and still needs to put on about 10 lbs or so. He loves people( kids included) and is very gentle, even when taking a treat. He has had no accidents in the house or his crate. He did have a hard time in the crate at first, but is now getting comfortable there. He now knows sit and walks well on a leash. We are walking on stay and down. Even as skinny as he is I have seen no food aggression. He stays off the furniture and is a very quick learner...he observes his surroundings ands acts accordingly. He is of moderate energy and yet is pretty calm in the house. Is okay with cats, but if he saw one outside his pack would probably chase it, typical dog reaction. He likes other dogs and would do best as a second dog and/ or in a multiple person household. I don't think he would do okay crated and alone all day. He likes his pack. I have taught him not to chew, but he is still a puppy. I crate him at night so as not to tempt him. And it helps him to be okay by himself. I don't want him to develop separation anxiety and he was a little needy when he first came here. He does have a few of the undesirable husky traits. Young huskies can be chewers if left to their own devices, and I would not trust him off lead. No dog is 100% trustworthy off lead...but that's just my opinion.This guy can be someone's dream dog. He is so very trainable and social. He has no issues and I would really like him to go to a home where he would be appreciated and not come back into rescue due to someone's ignorance. Been there...hate that. "
Wow! What more could you want to more? What a great dog Charley is, and how deserving of a great family!!!
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