Huskies have seven distinctive traits.
Energy Level
Siberian Huskies were bred as harness dogs to help nomadic people travel and survive as sled pullers and hunters under the harsh conditions of the Extreme North. That is why they are so sturdy, need lots of exercise and thrive on human company. Huskies are not for lazy people. If you are a couch potato, a Husky is definitely not a suitable pet for you. On the other hand, they are ideal companions for those who are fit and do jogging, cycling or skiing on a regular basis. Huskies are perfect for people who would like to lose some weight, but cannot commit to an established physical training program. If you buy a Husky puppy, you will have to take long energetic walk outside. To develop normally, puppies need long (30 to 60 minutes) walks, active exercise and company of other dogs, preferably of the Northern breeds, like other Huskies, Wolfhounds, Malemutes or Samoyed Laikas.
Love for Travel
Huskies absolutely love traveling; they will be happy to accompany you on long-distance trips in your car. They also love water, anything from smaller lakes and rivers to large open seaside. They are bred to catch fish in shallow and fast flowing rivers of the north, so do not be surprised if your pet hurries back to you with take.
Friendliness
It is an advantage as well as a limitation of that breed. A Husky will never attack humans; you can leave a child with it and not fear for its safety as well as the safety of your guests, neighbors or fellow travelers. On the downside, Huskies are bad watchdogs. They are likely to interfere if someone attacks their owner, but they will not be protective of your house or try to scare strangers away. Aggression towards humans has been bred out for them for hundreds of years. So do not be cross at you Husky if it never barks at strangers or guests. Of course, given enough effort, you can teach a bear ride a bicycle, as the saying goes, but if what you need is a watchdog, it would be wise to opt for a more suitable breed.
Intellect
Huskies are quick learners. They will effortlessly memorize commands, the location of their toilet and the place where you keep dog yummies. That breed is highly intellectual and can surprise you with its complex, thoughtful behavior. This also has an upside as well as a downside. On the one hand, they are fun to be with, they understand quickly what you want from them, and it may seem sometimes that they could have a meaningful conversation with you if only they could talk. On the other hand, they also learn extremely quickly how to move latches and open simple locks, and so can run away pretty easily. A badly trained Husky can masterfully steal food without you noticing it or get into your fridge while you are sleeping. They also quickly get tired of monotonous exercise. Huskies can be stubborn and oppose to harsh training, so you will need to compromise with your dog.
Sociability
Huskies are extremely friendly and sociable not only towards their owners, but to humans in general, including all family members and guests. Even the youngest puppies need human company; they love to play with children and demand lots of attention. Historically, Huskies have been harness dogs, used to being in a pack, pulling sleds and hunting together. As a result, Huskies developed a strong pack mentality and became friendly, open and sociable animals. Huskies hate being alone for long periods of time; left to their own devices, they can get bored and sad and destroy your house. If you discover that your husky chewed your favorite shoes while you were out, do not be mad at it. It would only mean that you were away for too long, and your Husky missed you and played with the thing that smelled of you.
Good with Children
Huskies are very friendly dogs, which means that you can let small children play with them not fearing that you Husky may bite or hurt your child. Huskies are perfect nannies, and kids usually love to be around them. It is a medium-sized breed, so a Husky is unlikely to scare or crush even a very small child. Besides, their fur does not have that distinctive canine smell and can be removed easily from objects and furniture.
Therapy Dogs
Canistherapy, or therapy with dogs, is a generally accepted form of assistant therapy used in clinical, psychopathological and rehabilitation centers in numerous countries. Spending time with Huskies turns out to be beneficial for children with developmental problems. Northern breeds of dogs are very energetic and nimble; children tend to make contact with them easily. Huskies are also social and cheerful. It has been proved that those traits help treat autism, physical inactivity and distractibility in children, as well as stress and depression.