We've got a Husky/Akita mix that I absolutely adore. She's a great dog, short hair and doesn't shed too much. We rescued her from a shelter. I think that's most of the reason she's such a great dog.
My wife wanted a puppy two years ago, so I got her a Siberian Husky puppy. He's been friggen hell. Long hair and never stops shedding, has torn up our living room carpet in two huge spots, tore up a metal crate, chewed up TONS of our daughters toys and other things around, etc etc. He still pisses in the house when he gets mad. Just got into something the other night and had seizures. $430 vet bill there. He has severe separation anxiety too.
Wife never wants another husky but loves her momma's boy. I wouldn't mind one if we kept it to one AND it was a bit more well behaved. Either way, I think we're going to go for a lab or retriever if we ever get another dog. Won't be for a very long time though.
Here's are pups. Top is the mixed akita/husky girl, bottom is obviously the siberian bad boy.
