[LittleMermaid]

I just saw a question asked yesterday, but already closed to new answers, where the woman asked if you would allow your children to be around a Siberian Husky. The person who got the best answer commented that they would not because Huskies are part wolf and can turn on someone in a heartbeat. This question struck a nerve with me, because I have 4 Siberian Huskies and they have never been violent or dangerous to me or anyone else, including my children. Also because Huskies are no more "part wolf" than any other breed of dog. That is a myth. I understand peoples fear about Pit Bulls, since you hear so many stories of them being breed to fight and that they have attacked people, but why would someone assume based on the looks of a peticular dog, that they are unsafe to be around children?http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...224AAEC0dYThis is the question I am referring too. I understand the concern over a dog that size being around kids, but alot of a dogs behavior has to do with how it is raised or what brings about an attack. Owning Huskies myself, I don't believe they are any more likely to attack a child than any other breed.laenaneer: (Hope I spelled that right) It cracks me up how people say that Huskies look like wolves. I have watched the Discovery Channel numerous times and Huskies do not look like wolves. You can take a Husky and a wolf and stand them side by side, and it is very, very obvious who the wolf is. Only my oldest male even has the coloring of a wolf (Grey, black and white). The others are red and white or tan and white. Even though they look more like a wolf than most dogs, doesn't mean they are wolves. Not unless, like you said, they are hybrids.

[laelanure]

I could not agree with you more. The only dogs that are truly part wolf are the hybrids. There are some cute little dogs that are not advisable to be around kids. If I have my facts right the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is one such breed or even better yet the Bedlington Terrier.

[guesscookie88888]

dogs were breed for certian things. sheep dogs bite heals because of their nature (history) biting the heals of sheep. huskys are a breed from a wild animal so they have wild tendencies. just do our research on the history of a pooch before you think your would never bite you.

[10 pts for me?]

As an animal lover who has worked with animals and have 2 dogs of my own that question irritates me!!!!!!!! If you can put racist in a breed of dog that's where that question should be categorized. Even pit bulls can be great pets around children. It all depends on the dogs personality and the owner. I have a few examples. My husband and I used to have a beagle who I would never leave alone with a child. He was simply grumpy. Loving to us, he was my baby but grumpy. Now beagles are supposedly the best family dog due to their personality. Well, he was not. We now have 2 beagles, brother and sister and an 18 month old daughter. They are fantastic with her.My sister has a dog who was a stray, she's a pure bread mutt who at the shelter was classified as a dog that should not be around children. She LOVES my daughter. This dog does not give out kisses freely but whenever my daughter walks in the room she has to kiss her. I would never turn my back on the two, just in case but that's just being a mother who is also respectful of the fact that this dog has had bad experiences with children.As for "part wolf" whether true or untrue think back about the story of Romulus and Remus.

[Kellie R]

Now you can NOT knock pit bulls when your trying to stick up for a Breed! First of all it's the OWNERS that make the dogs mean NOT the breed! I have a pit bull who is absolutely wonderful with children! We had a special needs child here for a week with her mother and my pit bull was that girls best friend! Letting this girl use his back to help stand. Sleeping at the foot on the floor of her bed to ensure she didn't get scared and he is wonderful with my 8 month old who climbs on him,drools on him,pulls his ears and he has never even filched! Like I said it's THE OWNERS who make a dog mean not the dog itself. And Yes I have heard all the horror stories but that is true with any breed.

[mommyof2]

If someone doesn't know for sure then they are going to take that extra precaution with their children.

[Judoka]

They're un educated morons who either have never owned a dog or have never owned a dog with children...It is Malamues that are the wolf husky cross. And your child is more likely to get biten by a Chiuahau then a Rot Weiler.It is how the dogs are treated and raised not the bread. Yes some are easier to teach how to be agressive. But I have never met a dog that was over agressive. And the ones that could even be considered temper mental were a result of there owners locking them up outside all year round and never paying attention to them. Hell cats are more temer mental than dogs are. Sure if it's a choice between a 10 lb Shitzu or a 80lb Rotty biting me well.... But I would trust a rotty over a Shitzu anyday

[Noota Oolah]

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!I have a Husky mix, and I have worked with sled teams... The ignorance of some people is astounding. Yes, most sled dogs have stronger, hmmm, instincts than do many other breeds, they were strictly for working longer than other breeds, but ALL domestics dogs come from wild ones.There is NO breed that is dangerous to be around anything or anyone, only INDIVIDUAL dogs that are dangerous. Some breeds are most likely to BE dangerous, but the breed itself is not.More people are bitten by Shel ties, Collies, Dalmatians and "toys" of various breeds, than by "Pits."Your point is vary funny to me. Like I say, I have a Husky mix (crossed Eurasier, like anyone in North American knows what that is) but people think he is a) cross G. Sheppard or b) cross Coyote. People will ask if their child can pet my mini shih-tzu and ask that the bigger one be "held tightly"... Its the mini I'd be more worried about. He has no concept of "gentle". The bigger one is MUCH more socialized to children - I've seen toddlers walking holding his tail for support!Makes me wonder, if people judge dogs that much by what they look like, what do they really think of other people?Now if you look at the genome, you may find more alleles, in common between wolves and huskies, as oppose to wolves and a pug, BUT DOGS are all the same species, regardless of breed. To say a husky is more "wolf" is like saying "a while person is more chimpanzee".Despite a few answers saying that parents should consider everything when it comes to their children, I think they should consider the FACTS not the rumour. Otherwise I might feed my child three meals a day only and be certain they are "seen and not heard".And just because a dog is well behaved, it does not mean it will be good with children. They smell funny, act weird are little, move irradicately and rarely understand the communication signals an animal gives out. This is true of any breed.Love your comment on here!

[Emily J]

First off, I can't believe people still think that Siberian Huskies are part wolf! If anything, any Husky is one of the best dogs to have around children. I grew up with a German Shepherd-Husky mix and she was the best dog I've ever known.But, on a second note, there are a few dogs I would never own:Pit BullRotweillerChowThis is probably because I've had personal bad experiences with them all. When we were kids and walked to the bus stop, we had to take spray bottles of onion water to protect ourselves from the pit bulls at the corner. They would chase us all the way onto the bus! Yes, the dog would come on the bus. I don't trust Rotweiller's for some reason. And, if you own one here, your house insurance goes up. They are very protective over their own "children" but sometimes are TOO protective and can be aggressive with other people. And, we had a Chow as a puppy and he would attack my niece and nephew. Teeth bared, growling, snarling, and nipping at them. He would literally chase them around. I sincerely blame this on the breed because we got him at 6 wks and raised him in a very loving home. It's just a personal thing and a trust issue with them. IMO - any dog can turn if provoked to a point. I'm not saying ALL pit bulls, rotweillers, and chows act this way, but personally I wouldn't feel comfortable having them around my children.

[TRUE PATRIOT]

People are very ignorant about dogs being around children. I had 2 dogs before I even had children. When I got pregnant with my first son, people assumed I would get rid of my dogs. One of my dogs is part Pitt Bull and he is the sweetest thing. I learned how to properly train my dogs around children. My 17 month old is always standing on him so he can climb onto things. My dogs know that when they have had enough of the children that they can go to their "safe room" which is my bedroom. That is the one place that my children are not to have any contact with my dogs. I wish people would learn about training dogs around children before they make ignorant remarks.