Despite their large size and intimidating appearance, these dogs do not make very good watchdogs since they are basically friendly and do not bark much. Siberian Huskies are good-natured, playful, affectionate, and are very good around children, which makes them a good choice for a family pet. They do have a tendency to be a bit mischievous and should be trained at a young age. (Take them for walks as puppies, and they will be delightful to walk with your forever.  Let them run free (which isn't safe anyway) and they will be hard to walk.  They need to learn to heel.)

Siberian Huskies are very intelligent and can be trained with the use of patience, consistency, and understanding. They will obey commands but they also may try to take advantage of a situation as well. Housebreaking may be difficult but can be successfully accomplished. Siberian Huskies get bored easily and may howl if left alone for long periods of time. One way to curb this is to have at least two dogs so they each will have a companion and be less inclined to become destructive. (They especially love plastic bowls, so either buy cheap ones, or keep track of the ones you leave with your pup!)

Siberian Huskies are basically healthy dogs aside from hip dysplasia, occasional eye problems, and occasional zinc responsive dermatitis. They typically live to be between 12 and 15 years old.