I have “always” had a dog, some times one, some times two. For the first time in 17 years our house has no dog. Empty. I have said earlier that when this happens, we shall have some years without a dog. Take the opportunity to travel etc.
Today, all I can think of is to have a new dog. A new companion on my runs.
The list of dogs I like is long, but the list of dogs I would consider is very short.
Earlier I used to hunt, but since I don’t find time for this I am not sure I will have a hunting breed now. A Siberian Husky could be perfect, but how do they cope with running in the summer? And running on asphalt? Anyone knows?
I’m sorry about your loss. I don’t have a Husky but I do have a Alaskan Malamute. She is my primary running partner. I live in Ohio and in the summer we run really early. Before it gets above 70-75 degrees and we do run all year round. I have found that as long as she is hydrated and it is not too hot (above 80 degrees) she does fine. We mostly run on trails but sometimes we run on the road and it is not any hearder on her feet than on any other dogs, again as long as she is used to it. The snow breeds are wonderful partners but they do require alot of grooming, Freya sheds alot and all year round. And she needs about 1hr a day of quality exercise. I hope this helps and I’m sure some of the more professional folks will chime in also to help you make a good choice.
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I have a Siberian Husky and I do run alot with her. Running in the summer has not been an issue. I pretty much use common basic judgement to gauge if it's too hot. What people don't know is that the husky's fur not only protect's him/her from the cold, but also the heat.
However, I have to warn you of this- huskies take A TON of effort to train. Breeding pedigree is a huge factor as well as early training. If you’re not used to having a strong hand in training dogs, I would not suggest the breed. In addition, if you have children who do not understand dog training, it will need to be addressed. I’ve seen too many huskies given up to shelters and rescues.
I found several threads on the all knowing slowtwitch forum