This is the list of health issues, and probably why the breed never took off here. Juvenile Cataracts Liver Disease Extreme Shyness Factor VII Deficiency Luxating Patella Cryptorchids Cardiac Issues including PDA Thyroid disease-including autoimmune thyroiditis
Wow!!! Lots of probs then, do they not health test them then? I met one once at a show I went to, was a strainge little thing but sweet at the same time.
I've heard of them...there was a good website that gave information on them...I'll see if I can dig it up.
The reason I ask is because my daughter wants to learn to train and show dogs, and to have a dog that she can care for and walk. She has been practising clicker training on my boy diesel in the house and is doing really well, her timing is great! but all of our dogs are too big and strong for her to take out. We've been going through the internet to try to find a small breed that she can handle and that will fit into my pack, anyone got any idea's?
Could she volunteer at a local training group - to help train small dogs? I'm not convinced that one should take on a dog for the purposes of learning to be a trainer.
I looked into these before. I was researching all things husky/malamute/ nothern breed looking and they cropped up in a search, like you I was intrigued and charmed by them... They are basically miniature huskies. I followed the breed all the way along to the lady who started them.. Try googling Linda Spurlin. They look sweet enough, but like all miniature breeds there are bad breeders and bad health passed on. Maybe someone knows of a good uk breeder on here?
Thats not the whole reason why she wants and I want her to have her own dog. I think it would be good for any child to learn to care for and look after a dog, which inclueds training and can inclued showing for fun for both handler and dog. I will be at hand to ensure the dog is well looked after, IMO the best education is first hand experiance. If more kids were brought up to learn how to care for dogs, there would be less niglect and cruelty in the world.
http://www.alaskankleekai.com/ http://www.alaskankleekai.com/spurlin/index.htm lol, those weren't the links I was looking for, but they are better...and it seemed almost too easy. Sorry if you have already read these. Personally, I find it all very interesting...but there is one quote on the second link that really concerns me....if you have the time to read through it you will see what I mean.
It's a nice sentiment but what happens to the new dog if she gets bored? Can't she take responsibility for one of the dogs you already have?
Hi yes I've seen them, and yes I see what you mean. To be honest, it wouldn't feel right to me to buy a pup from a breeder like that :-(
If she gets bored the dog will still continue to be a part of the family, and she will still have to take the dog out for walks and continue to care for him/her. Our other dogs are too big and strong for her to handle, hence why i would like to get a small breed of dog for her.
I wonder if there are any in my area that I could meet. My fiance often talks of them (not that I would permit any dog under 20 inches or 40 lbs into my house---sorry, personal choice) But since we first got our husky when we lived in a small apartment, we had toyed with the idea...obviously we didn't go with it, but I can see why some would be interested.
LOL! Normally I would be with you there but something smaller would be better for my daughter. She always comes out on dog walks every day and loves it, she runs the whole way! I really don't know how she does it lol Let me know if you find any
LOL...sound like my OH 3 years ago before we were given our first shiba inu....now he wouldn't be without them!
Yeah maybe we could all send our kids to the NI breeder who is advertising for free help and care for her dogs.. Go live in her caravan and do all the work..That way you don't have to buy your own..