Can Siberian Huskys Be Guard Dogs?

Thinking to get a Siberian Husky puppy and want to know whether a Siberian Husky can be a good watch dog or if Siberian Husky Dogs are protective of their owners?

According to dog trainers, Siberian Husky Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the best guard dogs.


Can Siberian Huskys Be Guard Dogs?

Can Siberian Huskys Be A Watch Dog?

    This dog is not recommended to be a watchdog.

    Training a Siberian Husky To Be a Watch Dog

    A lot of people get a dog because they want additional safety and security around their properties. A guard dog, or a pet dog that will really stop an intruder, generally takes unique breeding and training, but there are many dogs that are superb watch dogs.

    A watch dog just simply informs their owner to someone coming close to their home. Even though your dog isn't a police dog, most barking dogs will discourage an intruder even if they aren't big. Most guard dogs also make excellent watch dogs, but not all watch dogs make great guard dogs.

    Top 5 Best Guard Dogs

    1. Doberman Pinscher - The Doberman Pinscher is German breed originally used for guarding, police and military work. They are large, powerful dogs that will alert their owners to suspicious activity and can make very good guard dogs as well.

    2. Cairn Terrier - Although little, the Cairn Terrier is mighty. They are strong-willed, fiery little terriers that are quite observant of their environments and will alarm their owners to any novel activity in no time. Because of this, they make excellent watch dogs.

    3. Rottweiler - The Rottweiler is a large German guard dog breed that is greatly loyal to its family but wary of strangers. However, they are not a good choice for amateur pet dog owners.

    4. German Shepherd - They are terrific guard dogs that will notify their owners of any strangers just a little too close to their homes.

    5. Akita - They will quickly signal their owners to any unusual activity. They are powerful dogs that are not well-suited for the amateur owner, but are almost unparalleled in their loyalty to their owners.

Can Siberian Huskys Be Guard Dogs

Siberian Husky Information

The Siberian husky combines power, speed and endurance, enabling it to carry a light load at moderate speed over a great distance. It is moderately compact, slightly longer than it is tall, and of definite Northern heritage. It is quick and light on its feet, with a smooth and effortless stride exhibiting both good reach and drive. It has a double coat of medium length, with a soft, dense undercoat and a straight, somewhat flat-lying outer coat. Its expression is keen but friendly, interested and even mischievous.

Fun-loving, adventurous, alert, independent, clever, stubborn, mischievous and obstinate — all describe the Siberian husky. This breed loves to run and will roam if given the chance. It may be aggressive toward strange dogs, but it is generally good with other household dogs. In fact, it is a very social dog that must have human or canine companionship. It may chase strange cats or livestock. Some howl, dig and chew.

What to do if you lose your Siberian Husky

If your Siberian Husky Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Siberian Husky

If you find a Siberian Husky Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.