Do i really want this dog?

Teenager Join date : 2012-09-06 Location : San Diego, CA

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pet/3345968322.html

omg he is adorable and i swear i'm so close to emailing this guy but i know absolutly nothing about dobermans. Dakota needs a playmate and i don't want to get another puppy so this pup would be the right age.

what do you guys think husky and doberman playmates? a good match or should i look for a differnt breed?

also do rentals discriminate against them? like they do with rotts and pitts ?

Senior Join date : 2011-12-26 Location : Alexandria, VA

I absolutely love dobermans!!! People do tend to classify dobermans in the same category as pits, shepherds, and rotts unfortunately Sad

I'm all for the idea though, they are one of my favorite breeds!

Husky Stalker Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO

is there a reason you can adopt another husky?

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Teenager Join date : 2012-09-06 Location : San Diego, CA

i can't find one lol i've been looking but all the spca has out here are pitts and navy housing does not allow them. i'm in Bremerton Wa if anyone knows of a husky available for adoption in my area i would jump on it. It's what my husband i would prefer.

Adult Join date : 2011-12-22 Location : Fort Wayne, IN

There is a dobe that comes to the dog park, she is great, BUT she doesn't play with huskies, they are too rough for her. Its your call, I don't know how well they would mix. I would suggest a husky, not just because we all like that breed her, but then you already have the knowledge of the breed, and they play together very well. A husky can take the over the top playing the dobe, at least the one mine have played with, wouldn't

Teenager Join date : 2012-09-06 Location : San Diego, CA

that's what i was worried about Smile

i want a play mate not a dog that won't be able to take Dakota's err ummm enthusiatic play style lol

Adult Join date : 2011-12-22 Location : Fort Wayne, IN

if you are concerned about that, then i would hold out for a husky honestly. Its not like you need one now, so I would just wait till that perfect one comes around, maybe one that is year or 2, that way he might be trained in stuff already. I have gotten all older rescues/adopted dogs and I love it, all house trained already.

Teenager Join date : 2012-09-06 Location : San Diego, CA

that's true there is no rush lol but huskies are like potato chips... you can't have just one lol

Senior Join date : 2012-01-29 Location : Broken Arrow, OK

Have you looked on petfinder.com

Here is few I saw most are in seattle how far are you ??

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22869451

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24415214

Teenager Join date : 2012-09-06 Location : San Diego, CA

Seattle is a one hour ferry ride away so not too bad i'll check them out Smile

thanks

Senior Join date : 2012-01-29 Location : Broken Arrow, OK

I would also contact the shelters in your area and get you name on a list for a husky when one should come in they could call you.

Also if you get a second dog I would introduce them to each other an a neutral site before bring it home.

Adult Join date : 2011-12-22 Location : Fort Wayne, IN

I agree they are like potato chips, Started with one rescue/foster fail, then a 2nd, now a third.

I like Minka, but there isn't much info on her. The other, Diego, all is good, but that possible surgery is something to consider. I also like mixing the genders up.

Subject: Re: Do i really want this dog? Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:47 pm

Yeah I have friends with Dobies and they were all very shy around my huskies, especially since huskies tend to be dominant.

Senior Join date : 2012-01-29 Location : Broken Arrow, OK

OOPs there was two Dakotas.

Adult Join date : 2011-12-22 Location : Fort Wayne, IN

You inserted a link twice there Linda/John. That is one you had already posted, Minka

Subject: Re: Do i really want this dog? Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:55 pm

There's a Husky on Seattle's CL
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pet/3346051446.html

he kind of sounds like a handful but with a stern hand and proper training I think he'd be a great dog.

Subject: Re: Do i really want this dog? Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:56 pm

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pet/3345562066.html

Subject: Re: Do i really want this dog? Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:57 pm

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pet/3341108686.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pet/3340552712.html

Teenager Join date : 2012-09-06 Location : San Diego, CA

lol from tacoma i'm about 45 min so not too bad
the arlington one is about 2 hours away and i'm sorley tempted but his story makes me mad... had the dog 24 hours and now he's just looking to get his money back? what a jerk.

i think the loving husky add is the same dog jerk guy is trying to offload...

i'm going to check them out though.
thanks for your help guys Smile

Husky Collector Join date : 2009-12-13 Location : South Fl

FWIW the Dobes at work are all nutters and play wonderfully with Rodeo lol

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Senior Join date : 2012-05-02 Location : MD

Well I had a lab before my husky and believe me she plays like a husky! They get along great, she is a tough little girl my Ruby!

Senior Join date : 2011-08-07 Location : Michigan

I say this having known a couple area dobe breeders - I would be VERY careful of adopting a Dobe that you know nothing about. Doberman can have temperament issues if they are not bred well, and I have been warned this time and time again because I considered one before.

I don't think it is right to jump into a breed you have no experience with, especially one that could require a lot of training. But, that's just my 2 cents.