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Are Siberian Huskies considered dangerous?

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Maya --&- Ramses--

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Barked: Mon May 30, '11 8:51pm PST 
So, I heard there are some dog breed which are considered dangerous. Where I live Pitbulls are that breed. Nothing more...or I haven't heard of another one.

So now I find that there are more breed that are labeled as dangerous in the States: Rottweiler, Doberman, German Sheperd, Great Dane, Pitbulls and some places say Siberian Husky, others don't.

My bf has a sib girl and I have a sib girl. We were planning on moving to the States--Michigan or Iowa-- to finish our graduates studies. So...I want to know if Huskies are indeed a 'dangerous' breed and if so, what problems will I have to face with our girls if we go.

PD: To me, this doesn't make much sense, my dog and my bf's are ridiculously friendly to strangers.
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Diego- Armando

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Barked: Tue May 31, '11 11:26am PST 
I also find this very strange and stupid, but yes some states do consider them dangerous, they have had accidents with them hurting children and such. I think it's mostly because of how hyper they are and playful that they end up hurting people, also in some cases a lack of parent supervision when children are involved, keep in mind that Huskies do have a "hunter" drive. They are also doing wolf hybrids now days that are mixed with Huskies, so that adds to the problem. The problem you will have is finding an apartment that allows huskies, I don't know about the states that you mentioned but I had little problem here in Utah. You can check out this website for more info http://www.dogsbite.org
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Fritz

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Barked: Sat Jun 4, '11 8:23am PST 
I have looked into this. From what I have read, it is semi feral sled dogs that have killed children. One source said it should be listed as feral dog attacks, not husky attacks.(This was a while back,you will have to Google for sources if you want to see them)

Anyway, as far as I know pit bull dogs and their mixes are running into the biggest problem. Some buildings/dog parks won't admit a list of other dogs but I don't think it is as much of a problem as with the bully breads.

If you know the state/city you plan to move to, check out what apartments are available to people with dogs. Some places are harder then others to find places to live with large dogs of any breed. Maybe look for a local rescue or humane society to give you advice.

Good Luck.
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Vance CGC

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Barked: Sat Jun 4, '11 11:31am PST 
Our biggest issues finding an apartment came from having large dogs, having more than one dog, and being a young, unmarried couple. So many people have been displaced due to foreclosure that landlords could just skip over "high risk" renters like us and pick from a plethora of semi-retired couples with no pets. Most of the time we were shut down so quickly we couldn't even offer to bring the dogs for a meet and greet.

That said, yes, Huskies are backlisted as a dangerous breed although not as frequently as breeds like Rotties, Shepherds and Pit Bulls. There have been attacks on children by pet Huskies, and like most dog attacks they can be directly traced back to negligent parents. The media seems not to care about that side of things, though.

Everything is state-by-state... Here in Connecticut, a dog can have a bite on his record for grabbing clothing. There doesn't have to be any contact with skin. Three bites and an Animal Control Officer can seize your dog and euthanize it. Less, if they deem the dog "dangerous." Huskies being as mouthy as they are, I'm always very conscious of that.
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Fritz

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Barked: Sun Jun 5, '11 7:34am PST 
Are you considering any other states? Once you decide for sure where you want to go, post on the general forum looking for people who can give you information who live in the areas you are considering.
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Obi

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Barked: Tue Jun 21, '11 1:12am PST 
Wow! The idea of a Siberian Husky being a "dangerous" breed is just plain nuts! They're actually one of the least aggressive breeds around and are recommended as a good dog for families with children. I think people are prejudiced against them because they look a little wolfish. I have known tons of purebred Sibes and only two of them were aggressive at all and it was dog aggression in both cases- they were fine with humans.
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Bella

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Barked: Thu Jun 23, '11 2:13pm PST 
My husky is about as dangerous as an earth worm. When she plays with other dogs, she does get rough but when it comes to humans, absolutely not! A little girl was scared of her because she thought Bella "looked like a wolf" and she didn't want to pet her. I made Bella sit and I stuck my whole hand in her mouth and closed my hand around her jaw. Bella looked at me confused and when the little girl saw that, she hugged Bella's neck.
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Sage

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Barked: Sat Jul 2, '11 8:16pm PST 
They are only dangerous to cats, rabbits and maybe the little rat sized dogs, prey animals. My first Siberian Husky, Snow, only bowed up at a few people. As it turned out those people he growled and bared his teeth at were on either cocaine, crack cocaine or meth. Of course, I praised that behavior towards those people.

Sage, my current Siberian Husky, has only bowed up at one person. As it turned out, they guy is a convicted sex offender, and yes, I praised his behavior towards that guy. It keeps the vermin away.

I have pictures and videos of Snow laying on a blanket with my grandson, who was 2 months old at the time.
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Foxie

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Barked: Thu Jul 21, '11 2:49pm PST 
They are very dangerous to ducks, chickens, and small animals. laugh out loud
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Fezzik

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Barked: Sat Jul 23, '11 8:48pm PST 
I will preface my comment by saying I'm fairly new to dog ownership. That being said, I don't think that the state's definition of a dangerous dog is your problem, it's your homeowner's insurance company. I know when we were on a hunt for a dog, we had to avoid German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Pit Bulls because if we got one of those breeds, our homeowner's insurance premium would jump up by quite a bit. I'm not 100% sure what the state's prejudice against a particular breed would actually do (save keep the prejudice gong), but the insurance companies will tear a new hole in your.... wallet.
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