Siberian Huskies look spectacular and have a reputation for being friendly and gentle, but they remain one of the most surrendered breeds in UK rescue centres. The reasons are consistent: they need hours of hard daily exercise, escape almost any garden that isn't fully secured, shed two heavy coats a year, and were never bred to live indoors in a temperate climate. This guide explains the temperament honestly, what 'high prey drive' means in practice with cats and small dogs, and the kind of committed, active household a Husky genuinely thrives in.
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