Boris & Tasha

Some winter funsies. 

Inspirations: @perfectdogs​ @dogsaremypatronus @tinybigpaws @spartathespooky @noodle-shrimps @hadissima @huskyhuddle @armasthekooiker @bobahund @maisietheyellowlab

Happiness: @lambdalupi​ @salty-sighthound @zeldathesheltie @borisandtasha @agent-fluff-agent-wrinkle @quichehound @maxandmaeby @streetdogmillionaires @atomicbombastic @twobarklessdogs @guidedogintraining @tempurafriedhappiness @megpricephotography @6woofs @alipynckel @the-little-wolfdog @buckskin-babies @two-sets-of-paws @hunterisadog @spanishmal @noodle-dragon @kyleighandlainey @pulldogs

Movies have a big influence on people. When a certain breed is depicted as a hero, or a great family dog, it definitely sways people’s opinions. Availability is also a big factor. It isn’t hard to get either breed around here.

German Shepherds are known for being very versatile. Obedient, athletic, protective, family oriented - everything you’d want in a dog. (minus all that hair omg)

I think Huskies are popular because of their looks. They’ve never been one of the top ten most popular breeds, even after movies come out, since they’re always shown as sled dogs. I think Game of Thrones influenced a large influx of Huskies, and social media is a sucker for them blue eyes, but unfortunately Huskies aren’t easy to handle and wind up surrendered more often.

Huskies have definitely become more trendy over the last few years. I saw it happening in NYC (NYC of all places!) But I agree they are often surrendered just for being a typical husky!

Huskies are tough to raise. They are strong willed and stubborn. You have to be a leader, but one they can respect. They are independent. It's not your typical lab that aims to please. And because of that you have to make tough decisions. Like ecollar training. Training that could save their life if they happen to escape (which they will.. they will find a way). You can't shave them. You just have to deal with the shedding twice a year. And it's a glorious shedding that lasts about 3 weeks.