MotherOfChickens
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not a cross I'd heard of before, well not one with its own name. £600 per pup. I admire both breeds but not sure I'd want to mix those genetics! anyone have any experience with such a cross?
Huskita
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CorvusCorax
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I've heard of them and as a pure generalisation, a mix of dogs neither suited to first-time/inexperienced dog people, I'd imagine you'd get a very hairy dog that doesn't do well in the heat and needs a lot of grooming, very aloof/independent/not people-centric, not very good recall, high prey drive, would need a lot of exercise, not great with other dogs, particularly of the same sex, not given to giving too much warning or body language when it has had 'enough' of a situation.
Not sure of the individual hereditary health issues that the breeds may have but withouth health testing each could be amplified rather than cancelled out by mating these two breeds.
What can a husky bring to an Akita that will improve it, or vice versa?
But they would look cool!
Not sure of the individual hereditary health issues that the breeds may have but withouth health testing each could be amplified rather than cancelled out by mating these two breeds.
What can a husky bring to an Akita that will improve it, or vice versa?
But they would look cool!
Pendlehog
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I have one at work currently.. he is a beautiful dog but at 10 months old is already an incredible cocky dog with pretty much zero regard for humans. He expects everything in life to be on his own terms, is very aloof and has very low tolerance - he is worse than any pure husky or pure akita I have ever come across! I hope these pups don't end up anything like him or they will have pretty miserable lives tbh.
blackcob
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It's an odd cross, the dogs may look broadly similar in type but they couldn't be further apart in terms of temperament. Huskies are typically gregarious, people-loving and wear their hearts on their sleeves whereas akitas are usually aloof and hard to read. Both are stubborn to a fault. As above I'd expect poor recall, high prey drive and trouble mixing with other dogs without scrupulous and intense socialisation. Not for the faint hearted and not very useful!
Morag4
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There is one local, the bloke that owns him already has a working guard dog and this one is supposed to be in training for the same job, I really find the body language and way it stares at other dogs quite telling of its intentions if it ever got loose. Not a cross I personally think is a good one, but JMO.
MotherOfChickens
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I used to work huskies (although it was 20 years ago) and I love the breed even though they aren't for me (I know my limitations lol) but haven't had a lot to do with akitas except a couple that came into the surgery-again, a good 20 years ago and there weren't a lot about then. Sounds a potentially difficult cross and of course, being advertised on Preloved in a certain area in the nearest city. I wasn't looking for a dog and was bemused by the huge price tag!
ladyt25
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Doesn't sound a very sensible cross at all to me although I admit I know little about either breed. I have never been drawn to either though as don't find them attractive as dogs (each to their own) but I also appreciate that both breeds require experienced handlers. Sadly, due to their general look they don't always attract the most experienced of dog owners.
CorvusCorax
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That's interesting, there is absolutely nothing in a Siberian Husky that would make it a good guard dog, Akitas are natural guards, but apparently not the easiest to train to do, well, anything they don't fancy doing. But again, as you say, I bet it looks the part.
Dobermonkey
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Dear lord pretty much akin to another cross I saw earlier (I forget the daft designer name) but it was a staff x patterdale?
misterjinglejay
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Both gorgeous dogs in their own right - why mix?
It'll be a dog that loves people, and is aloof and standoffish all at the same time. That is a useless guard dog, but sometimes a very good one. Great in harness, but only when working as a single dog. And a big floofy beast, but also tiny, fast and lightweight!
Either way it'll be a nightmare to train! And difficult to rehome from the rescue it will inevitably end up in.
BTW I love both breeds and have worked with both.
It'll be a dog that loves people, and is aloof and standoffish all at the same time. That is a useless guard dog, but sometimes a very good one. Great in harness, but only when working as a single dog. And a big floofy beast, but also tiny, fast and lightweight!
Either way it'll be a nightmare to train! And difficult to rehome from the rescue it will inevitably end up in.
BTW I love both breeds and have worked with both.
Flossy510
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I have a 7 month old Huskita and she's wonderful (I understand people who have the breed obviously will jump to defend them and I take both sides of opinions).
She is a very intelligent animal, like I understand both pure breeds to be and training was as easy as pie with her! She'd learnt a number of commands within a couple of weeks of getting her. Although I must say her intelligence is also sometimes a negative, almost too clever! She is a little stubborn and sometimes almost looks at you to say 'I don't think so!' when you tell her to do something but we're very persistent owners who put boundaries in place as soon as we got her home, which I think definitely helped.
We have recently started letting her off the lead and so far she's been fab with recall being excellent (we've roughly followed training mostly used for gun dogs (my Dad had a Springer so learnt off him)). She is friendly towards dogs and people (although that has been something we worked on as she used to go for other pups when she was younger).
She is a rather independent dog however enjoys the occasional fuss and cuddle!
But I can see where others are coming from about them being a difficult dog...she is certainly testing us now and trying to get away with a few things. We still take her to a weekly training session and do a lot of training throughout the week too to ensure we don't start letting things slip...she's definitely a dog that will need constant 'training' or reminding that she still has to do as she's told!!
I guess we may have just got lucky with our pup, and as she's my first Huskita I can't really give a full opinion on whether they are all like she is, but I know most of her litter are.
Sorry...wasn't expecting to write so much...
She is a very intelligent animal, like I understand both pure breeds to be and training was as easy as pie with her! She'd learnt a number of commands within a couple of weeks of getting her. Although I must say her intelligence is also sometimes a negative, almost too clever! She is a little stubborn and sometimes almost looks at you to say 'I don't think so!' when you tell her to do something but we're very persistent owners who put boundaries in place as soon as we got her home, which I think definitely helped.
We have recently started letting her off the lead and so far she's been fab with recall being excellent (we've roughly followed training mostly used for gun dogs (my Dad had a Springer so learnt off him)). She is friendly towards dogs and people (although that has been something we worked on as she used to go for other pups when she was younger).
She is a rather independent dog however enjoys the occasional fuss and cuddle!
But I can see where others are coming from about them being a difficult dog...she is certainly testing us now and trying to get away with a few things. We still take her to a weekly training session and do a lot of training throughout the week too to ensure we don't start letting things slip...she's definitely a dog that will need constant 'training' or reminding that she still has to do as she's told!!
I guess we may have just got lucky with our pup, and as she's my first Huskita I can't really give a full opinion on whether they are all like she is, but I know most of her litter are.
Sorry...wasn't expecting to write so much...
CorvusCorax
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Hiya Flossy, she sounds great, but remember she's still a baby. Keep up the good work especially when she is 12-24 months - this is the period when the large, late maturing dog starts to show you their character and they start to become typical of their genes.
saranm70
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I totally agree, also have a Huskita, and would not get another breed now, they are amazing. I find that they have the good traits from both breeds, but not the more troublesome traits (huskys running away etc.) My wee girl is very obedient and clever. She was moved up to the more advanced training class after only 4 weeks, everyone else had to wait 8 weeks. She is great when it comes to recall, loves other dogs, cats, horses, even my mums chickens! She barks and puts her hackles up when someone comes to the door, but never attacks. Infact as soon as they clap her she turns into their best friend! I can honestly say shes perfect! She does like a lot of exercise, and enjoys going jogging with my partner. She can be left home alone and doesn't do any damage. I wouldn't swap her for the world and will always get this this breed over any other. Everyones different, but for me Huskitas are loyal, clever, beautiful dogs!
Calcyle
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"Huskitas" are not a breed.
saranm70
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If this was in reply to my comment I didn't say it was a defined breed, I said I would get this breed again, meaning the cross that the discussion was about. I thought that this would have been obvious with me acknowledging in the beginning that they are Akita x Huskys.
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AdorableAlice
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Surely there are enough mongrels available without purposely breeding more.
_GG_
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I would just like to point out that when discussing breed mixes like this, a glowing reference has to also be a responsible one in case inexperienced eyes read and go and buy one.
The temperament will largely be dictated by the individual breeding. One litter may get only the good traits, but a different litter. From different parents could be the complete opposite so whilst I am genuinely pleased that the owners on here have good dogs, I think it's very important not to imply that they are all great dogs based on your one.
Re the 7 month old...the next 18 months
are when you'll learn who your dog is but it sounds like you are doing everything very well.
My apologies if this sounds a little harsh, but lots of people read biased views and go full steam ahead. With such big dogs and their high instincts, I think we owe it to them to give a balanced view and always advise a littlecaution and a lot of thought.
The temperament will largely be dictated by the individual breeding. One litter may get only the good traits, but a different litter. From different parents could be the complete opposite so whilst I am genuinely pleased that the owners on here have good dogs, I think it's very important not to imply that they are all great dogs based on your one.
Re the 7 month old...the next 18 months
are when you'll learn who your dog is but it sounds like you are doing everything very well.
My apologies if this sounds a little harsh, but lots of people read biased views and go full steam ahead. With such big dogs and their high instincts, I think we owe it to them to give a balanced view and always advise a littlecaution and a lot of thought.
_GG_
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Apologies for typos, phone won't let me correct.
saranm70
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There is a difference between a mongrel and a hybrid, and technically there is enough of any dog in rescues without breeding any. And I take the point from above that you cannot guaruntee a dogs temperament based on a review on here, though that applies to any dog regardless of its breeding. With any dog I'd encourage people to do thorough research and be sure to know the commitments. Any any dog (particularly large ones) I'd encourage proper training and socialising. For me, I have had this cross and had nothing but positive experiences, others may differ but that's likely with all breeds/crosses.
Just for the record - cross bred dogs, generally have less chance of health issues than pure bred ones.
Goldenstar
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Only if both parents have had all the checks X-rays etc as they would have had if they being used for breeding pedigree dogs .
Otherwise you just risk getting the issues of both breeds .
Cinnamontoast
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Hybrid=breeding of two different species.
I'm afraid your last statement is a myth and the Royal Vet College published a study very recently exploding this very myth. The only way pups may be healthier than others is if the breeders thoroughly health test and breed only using the dogs with good scores. This discussion has been done to death on here. I'm surprised to see yet another person claiming the 'hybrid vigour' myth.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/foru...l-College-of-Vets-Dog-health-Mongrel-pedigree
ClobellsandBaubles
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I had similar feeling about the many pictures of chow chow x huskies that have been doing the rounds sure they are incredibly cute like fluffy bears but having grown up with chows and I am pretty sure that this wouldn't be a healthy or sensible cross it's being bred purely for the aww factor.
AdorableAlice
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I am right then ? the dog is a mongrel, just as cockerpoo's labradoodles and all the other ridiculous crap that is being bred and sold for small fortunes.
Leo Walker
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Just like pomskys which admittedly do look very cute, but seriously, why would you do that?!
Cinnamontoast
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Apparently, two breeds crossed=crossbreed :rolleyes3: and more than two breeds=mongrel. Who knew?!
And how?? Bonkers.
ester
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well yes there is - that 2 breeds of dogs does not make a hybrid! same as it doesn't in horses you need say a horse and donkey to create one of those
. Please do not use scientific terms incorrectly and that is before we even get on to the health records of mixed breeds.