All dog breeds are different, but Siberian Huskies have a mind of their own. You can read one hundred "about this breed" articles on any website, but none will prepare you for actually owning one yourself. Listed are some things only husky owners will understand.
1. You often find yourself having conversations with your dog, but eventually it turns into an argument.
Huskies are very vocal dogs, and are also very high maintenance. They aren't afraid to tell you how they feel or what they want!
2. You base your vacuum purchase on which will do the best on pet hair.
Huskies shed, a lot.
3. On top of the vacuum, you always have to have a lint roller in your house... and your car.
You know what, it's best to just have one on you all the time.
4. You also avoid wearing black or dark colored clothing.
Dark colors will show hair the worst, and sometimes the lint roller just doesn't cut it.
5. At some point, nothing really surprises you when it comes to swallowing things.
The first three objects (or clothing items) they eat may be a panic, but eventually you stop worrying because it will come out one end or the other.
6. Your yard probably looks like WWI, because of all the dug out trenches.
Digging holes are a huskies specialty, especially after a nice, clean bath...
7. Referring to your dog as a "psycho" because of the short spasms throughout the day.
Huskies are extremely hyper, and have spurts of energy all throughout the day. Some people say this is when their husky gets the "crazy eyes".
8. People always compliment how pretty your dog is...
When they do this, every pillow, shoe, rug, couch, etc that your husky has chewed up runs through your mind and you simply reply, "Yeah, good thing he's pretty...."
9. The words "no", "stop", and "quit" are understood, but ignored.
These are words used on the daily. Your husky knows what it means, but just doesn't feel like listening. My favorite is when we play for an hour and my littler monster continues rubbing his toy in my face after I am done playing.
10. It has ran through your mind that raising a husky is much like raising toddler.
They talk back, whine, and destroy everything if not watched, but the also are too cute, and nap at least 3-5 times a day. Some people may say huskies serve as a form of birth control.
11. RIP to all the meals you have lost.
You can't count how many meals you have lost considering you weren't watching our plate carefully. You also learn to keep food pushed to the very back of the kitchen counter top.
12. You probably have thought about taking up running as a hobby, because the walks aren't enough.
Again, huskies are extremely energetic. They need daily walks and weekly trips to the dog park.
13. You don't entirely trust any fenced in backyard.
Huskies are escape artists.
14. You've come home to more than your trash being gone through.
Your husky probably ate your shoes, the couch, the dry wall, any cable left on the ground, and probably anything else in jumping reach.
15. After a long day, your favorite part is to get in bed with your little monster.
You'll never have to worry about finding another cuddle bug.
