Alaskan Husky

FerlinMako is one of the best sled dogs I've ever owned, even though I have retired him from work. His influence on the other dogs has been unquestionably the most valuable thing he's done. Of course, all Huskies are bred for sledding, which make them the number one choice for this sport. Like FerlinMako, most are tough dogs with extreme will-power, ideal for endurance and sprint racing. Being sport dogs, a well bred Husky is worth his weight in gold, and the price tag can reflect that. But it's not always about the money or the prize.

Exceptionally alert and well behaved dogs, even retired working dogs make great pets. FerlinMako can be very shy at times. He's not aggressive at all and takes his time warming up to strangers. But he likes to stay active and gets bored if he's alone too long. I've watched him run circles in the house just to give himself something to do. A good play session in the yard usually works the hyperactivity out, although he prefers a routine of daily running and actively working.

FerlinMako was a challenge to obedience train. He has a single-minded goal and that is to run,; or, to be more accurate, to mush. The training became easier once we decided to get another Husky. He's just not comfortable being the lone dog. This is something to consider if you want to own this breed. It also took some time for FerlinMako to bond with us. We discovered that he seemed to associate the need to bond by the amount of time we spent running and actively working him. The more we did, the more he bonded with us.