Comments on: Which Breed Is Better In A Dog Siberian Husky Or Labrador Read Description?

By: Dog Woman

Dog Woman — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:07:45 +0000

It depends a husky is more protective and a one person dog and a labrador is a more i love you and lets play. The labrador willl love you no matter what and is a people dog.

By: Haywood I

Haywood I — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:33:07 +0000

It depends on your life style, but I like huskys better.

By: poodle power

poodle power — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:37:35 +0000

Jdog J, I wish I had a a labrador husky.

By: EV25

EV25 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:27:29 +0000

Both breeds are great dogs in the right home. You need to take your time and research each breed talk to owners and breeders and then pick which one best suits your lifestyle. This is an importatnt decisions and shouldn’t be rushed.

By: b.

b. — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:16:20 +0000

I have two labs (one chocolate , one yellow) and they are the greatest dogs one can ask for… but depending on if you live in front of hills, you might want to go with a husky. It’s believed that huskies scare off wild animals because it looks like a wolf.

By: Peter Griffin

Peter Griffin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:04:06 +0000

there’s no real answer to this. it depends on your life style and how much time and money you have.
I have 7 huskies and they require a good deal of time for exercise and grooming as well as a decent vet bill every time they go – and get groomed professionally. they need someone with a lot of time on their hands for training and reinforcing behavior..chewing..digging..escaping the yard..etc.
i also had a lab and she was more laid back and easy to take care of.
like i said..depends on you. do research

By: kldisjus

kldisjus — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:19:56 +0000

Neither is better… which is better suited for your lifestyle is the question.
Jessica the first poster is an idiot, plain and simple. LOL… Siberians and Malamutes for that matter have NO GUARDING instinct whatsoever, couple that with the fact that they dont bark to alert, and you have the WORST guard dog possible. LOL… they are also very very much an multi-person dog. (I have a purebred Malamute, my fiance’s brother came to walk him a few months ago, having never met him before or been to our new house…. he walked right into the basement, put the Mal on a leash, Mal licked his face and they went off together on a walk!.. NO guarding instincts)
the Lab has not much guarding instinct either…..
Difference is exercise and training! Lab is less energy than a siberian.. thats not to say they are low energy, but the lab was never bred to cart a sled 100 miles…. the siberian has BOUNDLESS energy, you need to run it at least 1 hour a day.
(I bike at 15mph with my Mal, 5 miles per day… he isnt even phased by the run. its just enough to release his energy and keep him sane!… lol we go further on the weekends tho)
Also, siberians eat less than Labs….. Labs have less hair to pick up.
Depending on where you live, Siberians may be too hot in the summer….. Im in Boston area so its cold in winter… and in summer .LOL.
So, Just do some research, but Id say Lab for you… unless youre an experienced owner, Siberians and Mals are notoriously tough to train, almost impossible to off leash train 100% and cannot sometimes be trusted with small animals (cats). They also howl and make “woo-woo” sounds instead of barking, which can alarm your neighbors.
(Consider a malamute? they are ALOT of dog, but they are more mellow than huskies…. think about it! )

By: Peg 24

Peg 24 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:30:43 +0000

First of all, neither would be my answer to which breed is better. I don’t think any one breed is better than another. It comes with knowledge and understanding of the breeds and what fits your lifestyle.
Now of the 2, mine would be the Lab. They aren’t nicknamed a Lap-ador for nothing
Huskies on the other hand, while they can be great dogs love to dig, run and are great at getting out of things.
They both require a lot of exercise, but personally a lab is easier to maintain.
Good Luck.

By: Logan

Logan — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:02:15 +0000

Compare the two.Siberians shed massive hair. Labs don’t have so much. Siberians are not good watch dogs. Labs are good watch dogs. Siberians need people or dogs around all the time. Labs are milder dogs and don’t need people or dogs around all the time. If your gone for long stretches of time the Lab is best. Siberians have a need to run. With the Lab the need isn’t so great. Siberians like to dig holes in your yard. The Lab seems to tolerate hotter climates also.
So take your pick. I do like the look of the Siberian. They are beautiful.

By: Mike C

Mike C — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:43:16 +0000

Out of those two, the Labrador. The Huskies like to hop fences and destroy your house if you leave them for long periods without entertainment. I’ve owned a Lab, and he was one of the best dogs i have ever known.
Both dogs are great, I would recommend trying to meet some dogs of those breeds and see how you like them. Also, Make sure that you research the breeders, meet the “Mom” and “Dad” of the pups, watch their behavior. Otherwise, you should be happy with your choice, either way