Legacy

Well, i was thinking of my dog Oreo. He's a mutt actually, cross-breed between a Rotweiler and a Daschund. So if you can imagine a small but loud dog.. Hahahaha! I remember I used to be afraid of dogs, but hanging out with Derrick (and the mutliple sleep overs) has gotten me to love them! I practically grew up with Barney.. I remember when he was only a 2 week old Chow-Chow, he was so small and curious.. No with his appetite, he's a fat lazy dog that you can't help but get attached to. Then there's Shadow, Tuchi, Betty, and  Cream.. hehehe..

Well, eversince I met the Ez twins dog, Neon, I've always wanted a Siberian Husky. They rock! Kinda look like wolves, but very friendly.. Unfortunately the weather conditions in the Phillipines would cause an already high maintenance pet, even more burdensome.. Well, people can dream right..

Excerpts Taken from Wikipedia

 Despite their sometimes intimidating wolf-like appearance, Siberian Huskies generally have a gentle temperament. Being a working breed, Siberians are very energetic and enjoy the ability to explore and run. That, combined with their striking appearance, has made them popular as both family pets and as show dogs. Siberians can be extremely affectionate, curious (like all dogs), and welcoming to people; characteristics that usually render them as poor guard dogs. Properly socialized Siberians are most often quite gentle with children (although no dog, including Siberians, should be left unsupervised with small children).

Like Alaskan Malamutes, the harsh conditions for which Siberians were bred rewarded a strong prey drive, as food was often scarce. Consequently, Siberians may instinctively attack animals such as house cats, squirrels, rabbits, chickens, quail, and even deer (however, many households enjoy harmonious, mixed "packs" of cats and Siberians).

As with any dog breed, Siberian Huskies do have some qualities which some pet owners may find undesirable. Despite their affectionate nature, Siberian Huskies are not as subservient and "eager-to-please" their owners as some other popular breeds. Siberian Huskies can be challenging to train due to their strong will and independent thinking. Many times they will refuse to perform a task until they see a greater reason than simply appeasing their owner. Proper training requires a lot of persistence and patience on behalf of the trainer. Siberian Huskies are not generally recommended for first time dog owners, as their strong will and desire to run are difficult to manage without the right knowledge. Siberian Huskies have strong running instincts and therefore as a general rule of thumb should never be left to run free off-leash for their own safety. These dogs have no homing instincts and will run forever, therefore this breed should always be kept on a leash or in a fenced yard. Siberians also dig large holes. Because they are sled dogs they have a very strong desire to pull, thus good obedience training is highly recommended. These dogs make good family pets, show dogs and sled dogs.

Siberians are a working breed of dog requiring great amounts of exercise on a daily basis and a secure fence at all times.

See, they make good dogs... However just find out that Siberian Huskies have an equally adorable Alaskan Counterpart.. The Alaskan Malamutes..

Excerpts Taken from Wikipedia

Understanding Malamute behavior requires understanding life in an aboriginal Arctic village.

Malamutes were originally bred to think and act independently for the sake of protecting the sled team. Hazardous and unpredictable Arctic trail conditions rewarded the ability of a Malamute to rely on its own senses and, when necessary, override the sled driver's judgment and commands. As such, the breed is notorious for displaying a highly independent streak that manifests itself as stubbornness. Malamutes are sometimes downright insubordinate toward their human handlers and may ignore commands, particularly when young.

At the same time, Arctic life required that Malamutes be bred to behave as consummate members of the sled team, family, and village community. Therefore they are usually very affectionate to members of their own pack - human and dog members alike. A Malamute may take glee in greeting a returning family or pack member after a period of separation, and howl in protest when it feels ignored, neglected, or excluded from group activities. Also, Malamutes are usually friendly to other humans outside their own pack, often demanding their attention and affection as well. The Malamute's gregariousness and tendency to openly, unreservedly give affection make them highly attractive to many dog owners; these same qualities make a Malamute a poor guard dog.

The harsh conditions for which Malamutes were bred rewarded a strong prey drive, as food was occasionally scarce. Consequently, Malamutes may instinctively attack animals such as house cats, squirrels, rabbits, chickens, quail, and even deer (however, many households enjoy harmonious, mixed "packs" of cats and Malamutes). Historic competition for food is also a reason why Malamutes may regard dogs outside their own pack or team with disdain or hostility.

Malamutes dig for food when required, and digging is now a common way in which Malamutes deal with boredom. It is not uncommon to see a Malamute digging madly in pursuit of a mouse, mole, or gopher. Malamutes may also dig to escape a fenced yard, and have been known to dig escape tunnels underneath houses. This tendency to dig can be particularly frustrating to owners who maintain yards or gardens.

Owing to the Malamute's independent nature, physical strength, and its high levels of energy and intelligence, most experts on the breed advise that Malamutes not be adopted by people who:

• are inexperienced in training dogs
• lack the time, energy, and space to exercise them, or
• lack the patience and stamina to repeatedly engage in contests of willpower with a large, powerful animal without becoming angry.

Haay.. well, maybe someday I'll be able to afford to support one of these breeds.. But for now, I love Oreo no matter what, even though he could be a pin in the head, he still is part of the family. And He's just too adorable not to like.. Derrick calls him the "Forever Puppy" as even though he's already 13months old, he's still only about a foot tall and maybe 4 feet for tip of tail to tip of nose.

Come to think of it, I remember I used to want a German Shepard, but that's like almost a nightmare to handle based from what some of my friends tell me. And besides, their just not as cute.. Hehehe..

The problem with them are they tend to be a little too aggressive, obviuously why they are especially favored by Police Forces and other similar roles.. Gaurd Dogs, but can be very loyal and obdeient pet if trained and handled properly.

But ofcourse the fear of having it's animal instincts take over will always be there, and you don't want to be facing an Alsation with it's teeth bared... yikes!

Hmm.. come to think of it.. Oreo does kind of resemble a Husky, well, maybe more of a Malamute..