Who Should Own This Breed?

This fun loving, affectionate, outgoing, breed requires an experienced, committed, stable owner that has educated themselves well on this breed's needs. Chukchi Sled Dog owners should be aware of this dog's amazing natural abilities and desires. They should also know that those abilities and desires, if not channeled and use would become a problem. The Chukchi Sled Dog attracts a lot of people because of its beauty. They are also adorable puppies and win people's hearts in an instant. Many uneducated, puppy smitten owners soon find out this is not the breed for everyone. This is a fantastic, but very specialized breed that requires a special owner to be successful.

Chukchi Sled Dogs are high energy. Always look to a dogs historical roots and modern jobs for insight. These dogs were originally bred to run in sub zero temperatures for long distances and still do. Their endurance and desire to go is not the correct match for the average pet owner. But for many Chukchi Sled Dog owners, this breed becomes a lifelong passion of the heart and they would own no other.

• They need the company of other dogs or of people at all times. If you work all day, or have room for only one dog, don't get a Chukchi Sled Dog. Loneliness for this breed equals TROUBLE. A lonely Chukchi Sled Dog will display a full spectrum of undesirable behaviors.
• Chukchi Sled Dogs have a pretty common trait for digging holes in backyards. If you take great pride in your landscaping efforts, a Chukchi Sled Dog is not for you.
• While capable of strong affection for his family, the Chukchi Sled Dogs make poor watchdogs. A Chukchi Sled Dog will not alert his owner to strangers. Which I see as a positive for the Chukchi Sled Dog. An owner is not bothered with irritating barking every time someone enters or passes by his property.
• The breed in general is not good with: Cats or any small animals, rodents, birds or fowl, because of their prey drive instinct. There are of course exceptions, but don't count on it. If you desire to have or currently own such pets do not get a Chukchi Sled Dog, unless it is, at the time, a young pup.

• Chukchi Sled Dogs are vocal. They rarely bark, but will whine, or moan, and also chirp and howl. Head held high, they will produce one of the most haunting song like sounds. Now this Chukchi Sled Dog songfest may be music to the ears of a Chukchi Sled Dog and his fancier, but the neighborhood may not agree.
• Chukchi Sled Dogs shed a lot. When they blow coat in the spring it is a lot like a doggie hair storm. Brushing helps and you can speed the shedding up with a warm bath. But if you don't like fur all over the house, the car, the furniture and if you don't want to match you wardrobe to you dogs coat color, you don't want to get a Chukchi Sled Dog.
• Chukchi Sled Dogs need a lot of exercise. They have a high endurance level and need an owner that wants to keep up with them. They love to do what they were originally bred for, so being involved in sledding, carting and other events or breed clubs is a plus for the dog and the owner. Obedience and agility are also good outlets and activities for the Chukchi Sled Dog and owner. They can make good walking/running partners, if the weather is not to warm.
• Chukchi Sled Dogs have a tremendous desire to RUN. But the very first dash that a puppy makes could be it's last. These dogs should never be allowed to run at large. They face too many hazards in today's world: Cars, other dogs, guns, poison, and antifreeze. In addition, they can come in contact with diseases: Parvo, distemper, corona, and parasites. The clever Chukchi Sled Dog can surely add to that list, easily. They also have a strong prey drive. A gentle family Chukchi Sled Dog, at large can inflict, death or injury to livestock, fowl, cats, and wildlife. These mis-adventures could cost you some time in court, large sums of money and ultimately cost your dog, it's life. A Chukchi Sled Dog, for their own protection, should be kept confined or under control at all times.
• Chukchi Sled Dogs are escape artists. Some can be contained in 6 foot fencing. Others can clear an 8-foot fence like they have wings. Most require completely enclosed kennels to keep them where they are safe when they are not being supervised. Each Chukchi Sled Dog varies, but in general this breed is a lot of work to contain. The Chukchi Sled Dog is the "Houdini escape artist" of the dog world.

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