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Siberian Husky Or Australian Shepherd?

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I fianly get a dog of my own. My brother has a mini aussie which he never took much interest in. I have trained her and raised her since she was little. I have certified her as a therapy dog and I compet in agility competitions with her. I need a bigger dog as I am going to get into skijoring/scooterjoring. I have always dreamed of an Siberian husky since I was little. I eventually want to have a sled dog team. As around my area they hold sled dog races. I am plaanning on getting a dog now and training it to be a skijoring dog that way it will have a start for mushing. After I have a little experiance from training it I will get another dog in a year or two and then a few more. Within 4 years I plan on having a sled dog team of 5. There is a 5 dog team catagory at the sled dog race I will be in. I have always loved huskies but recently I have been reaserching and huskies are not good farm dogs. and they can’t be trusted off leash without YEARS of training. I think it would be great to have a dog that could help with the sheep aswell. So I am thinking of getting a full sized australian shepherd. Could a full sized aussie do skijoring? What breed? Thanks :)

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  1. ? Says

    An Aussie can most definately do skijoring. I don’t own one yet, but I am currently on the list for one from a working line breeder and since we don’t get snow much down here I plan to do bikejoring instead for fun and an outlet for energy. I also know plenty of Aussie owners who bikejore, skijore, and do canicross etc so you really shouldn’t have an issue there.
    But yeah anyway good luck on your choice and I’m sure you’ll find the right breed for you.

  2. stephani Says

    The Siberian Husky was originally bred in Siberia, by the Chukchi people of the region, to herd animals such as reindeer….
    Read more: Siberian Husky’s Habitat | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8613542_siberia…

  3. Jeanne Says

    Neither of your choices can do the other’s job. One can do the snow, and the other can do the farm, but neither can do both.

  4. Steve Says

    You want a dog for herding / Aussie . You want one for pulling / Husky . Aussie’s are a natural herding breed as to Husky’s are natural sled dogs . As far as an Aussie pulling , no .

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