Dogs that howl excessively are often lonely and bored. Lonely and bored dogs of any breed often become destructive - chewing and destroying furniture, make lots of noise etc.
No.4 - Siberians are extremely intelligent and independent. This is not your typical master/dog relationship. It is much more like having a roomate that has its own likes, dislikes and moods. They also have quite the sense of humour and can be quite mischievious.
No.5 - A few times a year, they shed most of their coat and you'll have enough hair to knit a new dog! Actually the hair can be spun into lovely hats, mittens etc...
No. 6 - Siberians are usually not good with cats or small animals unless raised with them from puppyhood.
No. 7 - Siberians are active dogs and require lots of daily exercise. This is not a couch potatoe breed but they believe themselves to be lap dogs at the day's end!
Not deterred so far? On the plus side, Siberians make excellent family dogs, exhibiting patience and tolerance with young children. Their friendly outgoing nature soon dispels worries your neighbour may have that you are "harboring wolves". An active breed, they adore winter sports but they are equally happy hiking with you in the summer months. |
