Siberian Huskies have got to be the best breed of dog in my (extremely biased) opinion. They're striking features are easily recognizable and their fluffy coats and tales can be identified from a distance.

When I first spotted my dog's picture on a local rescue group's website it was love at first site. He was sitting in the corner of a kennel with pleading eyes that convinced me to drive to see him the next day. Once I met him it as game over. I had played with him in the fenced yard and then he quietly fell asleep beside me on a couch in one of the visitors rooms. I didn't even look at any of the other adorable dogs that were available because my mind had already been made up.

He was mine.

About a week, I had filled out all of the forms and had paid an outrageous pet deposit. Once I was approved to be his new dog mom my life was about to change more than I ever imagined.

I have learned many things after having a husky for almost a year now. And since I had to learn the hard way after multiple trial and error, here are my five warnings that everyone should know before adopting one themselves.

1. The shedding.

I could right a novel about all of my daily challenges that are involved with owning a white husky. As someone who enjoys wearing black the majority of the time before, I now wear clothing that is black and white.

I've been around dogs that shed growing up, but this is the first time I've ever seen a dog be able to fill up a grocery bag of hear after brushing him. And I'm not talking about every couple of months or so, I mean every week (and I still find dog hair all over everything I own).

2. The stubbornness.

If my dog decides he doesn't want to do something, then is going to resist are hard as he can. Whether it be trying to chase cats on our daily walks or dead weighting himself when he doesn't want to get up, if he doesn't want to, then it's a battle. It's important for huskies to see you as their leader and not a part of their pack or else they will never (and I do mean never) listen to your commands. Housing breaking my own was a very quick process, but kennel training was another story.

It took months for him to relax and be okay with staying in a kennel while I am gone. It started with me closing the door and immediately opening it. It very, very slow process to turn his kennel into a place that he enjoys being in. He now even takes naps in his when I'm home and the door is open.

Even when a husky is kennel trained you have to make sure that they are not in the kennel too long due to boredom.

3. The energy.

The volunteers had warned me when I adopted him that he wouldn't be the best fit for an apartment dog. I didn't believe them as I looked over at the sleeping, calm dog beside me. Since I live in a tiny duplex with three roommates and sad excuse of a very non-secure backyard, my husky is only allowed to be off leash outside when I take him to the dog park that is about 25 minutes away and constantly muddy. That means that every morning and every evening I take him on at least a mile walk.

Every. Single. Day.

While I can't complain about the exercise that I now am forced to get compared to my former lazier self, it's not ideal to take out the time before class and after work each day. But the alternative is having a wild dog who enjoys destroying my room when he is bored. So off we go twice a day.

4. They rarely bark.

While I see this as a positive, if you're looking off a dog who will sound an alarm whenever someone enters your home you'll probably want to look at a different breed. My dog does make play barks whenever I'm home, or occasionally funny little noises, but the majority of the time he is silent and terrifies people who do not notice him in the room at first.

I have heard him truly bark once in almost a year, and it scared him just as much as it scared me.

5. You will want an entire pack.

As much energy, money, grooming, training, and frustration that they may cause you, after owning one husky you're going to want to have another one. They're very expressive, loving, and observant dogs who aim to please you. They're always up for an adventure with you and are extremely loyal.

Having a husky is not something I would recommend to someone who is gone all day, can't give them exercise, or is impatient. They require dedication and attention everyday. There will be many nights that you have to miss out on plans, trips you can't take, and lunch breaks when you will have to drive home during just to let them have 15 minutes of fresh air. It's a commitment that tests you and forces you to be responsible and determined from day one.

Having a husky It's not an easy breed to own by any means, but all of the love and time you give them will be reciprocated by an adorable, fluffy, and happy best friend.