husky/akita puppies

[99horses]

I just recently aquired 2 little girls, they are husky/akita crosses. I am just wondering if any of you own either of these breeds or one of the same mixes to tell me a little of what to expect and how their tempermnts are. I also need help giving them good names. I will get pics tomorrow and post them, right now one is white and the other is white with like peach color all over the white. They are both brown eyed and their tails curl up over their backs. Any suggestions? We were not expecting to get puppies but where they were was not good, 20 or so of various husky/akita crosses and some akitas all out in the hot sun, no sign of water,shade or food. The pups are 8 weeks, no shots, never wormed, in a kennel with 5 others no sign of food or water and all underweight a bit and dirty. I couldn't not take them and so far they are very social and lovable. They seems to make odd vocalizations from time to time and can not stand to be away from each other. My kids are thrilled I just dn't know what to expect.

[Jadesmygirl]

Expect high energy! I bet they are darling! Cant wait for pics and how good of you to take them out of that situation!

[horsey-gal]

I currently own a purebred husky. He loves to run, I can't leave him loose yet ( currently working on fencing the yard ). I walk mine atleast twice a day.
He is the best tempered dog I have ever owned, great with my kids, cats. He was/is a very quick learner, easy to train.
Some huskys are noted for chewing, mine has not, but some are.
Good luck, sounds like a great cross. . . now where are those pics?

[99horses]

How high is this energy we are speaking of? I could not in all good concious leave them, even though it cost me $300, my bf thinks they were free.

[99horses]

I promise pics tomorrow. We just got them a couple days ago, and when they saw our horses they looked like those were the biggest dogs they ever saw!

[muttduck]

We raised Huskies. I still have our last male from the last litter.

Each dog was individual. Very intelligent. Too smart some days.
They do like to run, so a yard where they are free to burn a little energy, or a person to be a jogging partner with.

Jack never chewed. He only eats that which is edible (food, bones, etc.)
His mother was advanced obedience trained. She could go anywhere off leash and be trusted to never be more than 6 inches from my left leg.

Huskies are very pack oriented. They are loyal to their pack, and defensive of intruders to the pack. You need to establish that you are the alpha dog in the pack as early as possible, or that intelligence figures out how to take advantage of a mom that doesn't back up what she says.

His one fault that drives me nuts is that he likes to chase. Especially my duck if given a chance. Never kills, just chases. He did catch the duck once, pinned it by the wings and plucked the tail feathers off one by one before releasing it. (By this time I was running out the door to give him an ear full.)

[horsey-gal]

Huskys will get bored when left with no exercise.
My guy has to be tied out when he goes outside. He is tied to a 50' line that has a pully on it, so he can run.
He spends most of the time in the house with us, or in the car when we go.
IMO, if your puppy doesn't get enough exercise, she'll let you know. That will be when she'll start getting destructive
I don't know alot about the Akita breed, but have studied huskys extensively before purchasing mine. IF you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[Justwannago]

I had an akita growing up and she was awesome! she was protective of her family but very sweet me and my brother just took her everywhere! can you tell i have a soft spot for the breed.

[99horses]

Any info you have please share it because I am a bit in the dark about these two breeds. The pack instinct does explain their need to be in view of each other at all times or they will howl and make loud vocalizations back and forth. We have given them most of the yard to run in plus my 5 kids keep them playing all day. Are the huskies good with kids usually?

[99horses]

Justwannago, was your Akita friendly with people that don't live with you but are at your house a couple days a week? 3 of my kids have disabilities and have people there giving services 2 to 3 days a week. Also are they good watch dogs? We are home alone alot and we live in a wooded area and want something that will help deter intruders, we have had some one setting homes on fire locally.

[joschrock]

Congrats on your new additions! I bet they are adorable!! Here are my views and info. I have on both breeds:

Husky= high energy, know for being diggers, howlers and runners, but very good family dogs!!

Akita= needs lots of socialization, are known for being an aggressive breed, family protectors

You will have a shedding factor with this mix since both breeds have thick undercoats.

Names:
Bailey and Khalua
Aspen and Flurry
Aries and Gemini
Laci and Lexi

Can't wait to see pictures!

[dreamstone]

I know a couple friends who raise/show akitas. They told me that many of them can be aggressive and sometimes bite. Maybe if you socialize them well, let as many people as possible pet them and handle them etc. and
also make sure you are the alpha dog and are always in charge and never
leave young children with them with out supervision.
THey told me also that huskies never get out of the habit of running, so they always should be in a fence or on a leash, but that they would never make good guard dogs, so maybe you might get the best traits of both!
All dogs are individuals. I used to raise pit bulls and also had dobermans,
and neither deserve all the hype they get.

[Jadesmygirl]

Originally Posted by 99horses

How high is this energy we are speaking of? I could not in all good concious leave them, even though it cost me $300, my bf thinks they were free.

Have you ever considered dog sledding?? Might be a good time to take it up!
But they are great dogs!

[horsey-gal]

My boy is super with my kids. He was raised with my oldest, but his temperment towards them did not change one bit with my youngest. Loves my kids and any other child that comes here.
He has never offered to bite or even growl at my children. However, I had an incident while walking him one evening, someone offered me a drive home Kayjun growled and acted aggressive towards this man. Neither of us knew him.
All in all, I think you will have wonderful dogs. Proper training, socializing and they are going to be great members of your family

I know I am talking alot about my dog, I rarely get the chance too. The mentioned dog sledding is a fantastic idea! They love to have a job, love to work. I started my guy and he loves to sled! Great idea

[muttduck]

My husky doesn't dig.

And every one of our huskies were EXCELLENT with my boys. They could grab any of them by whatever hunk of hair, or skin, or body part they could get their hands on. Not one sneer, growl, or raised lip from any of the dogs.

My eldest autistic son learned to walk by death-gripping the coat of our male (Jack's dad.) He was patient, and careful with my son, and walked in teeny steps so as not to let him fall.

[Eagles Nest]

Okay, as an Akita breeder/handler for most of my life, they are GREAT dogs, IF you socialize them....I'd say enroll them in puppy class at pet smart or your local kennel club....

They are smart, a little more lazy than the Huskies...They're the kind of dog that will great you then go lay down and you don't know you have a dog....but will still play.

They are SMART. they are also usually animal aggressive. They were brought to America from Japan by Hellen Keller. In Japan they were bred and raised to hunt bear, so they look like a bear, and are tough dogs, very prey driven. In Japan they are "Akita Inu". I believe the statue of the dog on the docks in Juno, Alaska, is of an Akita, or so the story goes. The Simpson's dog that found Nicole dead and barked and barked to alert people, that was an Akita...

You will find breed biased, people instantly think they are mean, much like GSD, Dobies and Wrotties, but again, it is how you raise them.

We've never had an issue with our Akitas not being friendly, but they are socialized.....My family's first Akita taught me how to walk...The story goes as a kid I would grab her hair and she would stand up with me, then walk slowly beside me....So, they are great with family. You DO have to be careful, and I think no dog and child should be left alone together, but they are great dogs.

[99horses]

Thanks for the advice and all the great stories, I love the names aries and gemini as aries is my sign and gemini is my bf's. My brother likes Athena and Aphroditie. I also have an autistic son and he gets very excited with the pups. I will keep them very socialized and keep in mind all your input on being careful with them. They do not tend to be agressive with their own families do they?

[VickiE]

How exciting! Congrats. We adopted a little Husky (Border collie as well) cross female a few weeks ago. I think it has been four weeks now...

Anyways, I will give you a quick idea of how she is.

She is a runner. She cannot seem to get enough of running around the backyard. We keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn't get too hot or tired!

She hates the heat. Isabelle's favorite place is right on top or in front of an air vent.

She has learned to howl...one of the cutest things I've ever heard!

Isabelle is one of those diggers. She really loves digging. We are going to build her own little sandbox to dig in. That way the flowers and veggie gardens MIGHT be safe.

She is extremely high energized but extremely intelligent as well! I honestly have not ever had a dog that picks up on obedience as fast as she has.

The family across the road has an Akita. She is usually pretty nice...a little food aggressive. I do not know her well enough to say that is because of her breeding or if it is a learned behavior.

Isabelle, our husky mix, is bonded strongly already with the humans in our 'pack'. I agree that puppy classes should be a must! We are going to be starting our classes next week or the week after! I will be happy for Isabelle to have puppies her own age to play with!

Good luck with your puppy/puppies!

[99horses]

I will have to look into classes. Mine thankfully do not seem to dig, yet ,being the key word here. I noticed mine pick things up very fast, like getting the ball and the cat.

[99horses]

Are these dogs prone to any diseases I should have the vet check for? I take it Huskies are friendlier dogs. Maybe sledding would be fun, I plan to take them trail riding with us too around our property when they are a bit older.