K35 Zuke, 1 year old Husky

[Baglady]

Please give a warm welcome to the very handsome Zuke





Zuke is a stunning northern breed, and at just a year old he is still a young adolescent. He already has a fan base amongst our walkers, and although he is a little nervous and unsure in his kennel, he appears to be a confident and happy boy on his walks









Our happy chappie husky has a stunning red and white coat, but as breed experiences owners should know, northern breed coats are not low maintenance. Zuke's fur is matted and tangled, and he is going to need a visit to a very gentle and patient groomer.



If you are considering adopting a northern breed, please do some breed research beforehand. They can make fabulous pets, but need lots of time, exercise, and training. They blow their coats, can have an extremely high prey drive, and can be slaves to an inherent wanderlust, so many northern breed owners adhere to the 'no off-lead' rule. Northern breeds are becoming more and more common in pounds, rescue and rehoming centres all over the UK because too many people take on young dogs without realising how 'special' these dogs can be.



Zuke will be available for rehoming from 12th February and if you'd like more info, please phone the Dogs' Home: 029 2071 1243 or visit Cardiff Dogs' Home, Westpoint Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, open 7 days a week, 10.30 - 4pm. Mon/Thurs till 6pm.

[sleddogsofwales]

Very beautiful boy, was her a surrender or was he found?
Hope he finds a home real soon

[evandim]

Young Northern Breeds seem to be so common in shelters these days so sad..

I've adopted Red aka Hooch a Husky back in May last year.

I never owned a dog before but fell totally in love with Red. I took him on lots of walks to get to know his personality before putting my application in and did a lot of research on the breed and talked to other Northern Breed owners and I would strongly advise if you havent had a northern breed before to do penty of research and chat to as many people as possible...

I've been extremely lucky with Red because his is amazing and has fitted into my home with no problems at all... well except the tent, wellies and my car keys but we don’t talk about them

Anyway a site I looked at when decided if Red was for me and how my live would change was this one

siberianhuskyclub.org.uk/about-huskies/bad-points/

It tells you the good and bad points of the breed (I have linked the bad points but there are just as many good points however its the bad you need to be able to live with)

Hope this helps

[cymrucat]

Evandim your post above is fab & really informative.
These dogs are so striking but clearly need an understanding & more importantly, an informed owner.

Thanks for taking the time to post, & to share the info.

Red is obviously in great hands! (Despite the incidents we don't talk about!)

[Becky]

This handsome young lad is now enjoying some home comforts with his new family Have a fabulous life lovely boy!!!