coco Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 We got a 7 month old Huskamute today, he seems really freindly and well behaved. He gets on fine with my Lab Buzz but GSD Keira doesn't like him much. hopoefully in a few days they will all be freinds. Does anyone else have experience of Huskamutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Lucky you. Do you have any pictures of him for us? Is a huskamute a husky and malamute (sp?) cross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 My friend has Malamutes and she races them with a sled on wheels. Obviously they're quite adept at pulling and she does have quite a difficult time if they're on a lead. As you'll no doubt be aware they've got quite a large jump capacity, one of the dogs jumped out of a first floor window she presumes just because it was able to look out and noticed something he fancied chasing! Remarkably, the dog was fine as it jumped onto an upwards sloping rear garden and land in some shrubs which were not fine. Her dogs have fantastic natures and are very striking especially when you see them in action. Good luck and enjoy your new dog. Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwren Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I worked in an animal rescue for many years and we often had a lot of huskamutes in which is very sad as they are lovely dogs. One thing about them is that they often have terrible recall so I would definatly try to teach that as soon as you can as they often spend their whole life on the lead. As Becka says they are born to pull! There is a man who lives near me who excercises his huskamute by biking with him. You often see him pulling his owner down the cycle tracks! Good luck with your new addition ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks for your replies. I've heard about them not having good recall so we will be doing plenty of recall practice before he goes off lead. Its a shame so many end up in rescues, I think people see a cute fluffy puppy and buy it without thinking what it will grow into and the commitment it will need. At least Keira has stopped trying to kill him now [ they were introduced with her wearing a muzzle] and she has a new best freind. Keira is only two so hopefully they will carry on playing together. All we need now is for Ozzy [new dog] to settle at night, have hasd three night with no sleep so glad its the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwren Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I remember those puppy days very well I dont envy you the early mornings and puddles of pee, although you will have the best furball hugs ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Thanks for your replies. I've heard about them not having good recall so we will be doing plenty of recall practice before he goes off lead. Its a shame so many end up in rescues, I think people see a cute fluffy puppy and buy it without thinking what it will grow into and the commitment it will need. At least Keira has stopped trying to kill him now [ they were introduced with her wearing a muzzle] and she has a new best freind. Keira is only two so hopefully they will carry on playing together. All we need now is for Ozzy [new dog] to settle at night, have hasd three night with no sleep so glad its the weekend. Awwww glad they're all getting on okay and hope you managed to catch up on your sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
