No, Huskies are not inherently dangerous dogs. They are not among the top five most dangerous dog breeds in the world. However, their lively temperaments and size don't make them the most kid-friendly dogs. As a result, they've been responsible for about one fatality per year.
Are Huskies on the aggressive dog list?
While Huskies are not considered an aggressive breed, biting can happen in instances where people, in particular, children, cross a line and do not respect the dog's boundaries, according to Spirit Dog Training. Children need to be taught from an early age about the proper way to approach dogs and interact with them.
How many deaths are caused by Huskies?
But this lupine ancestry also makes them fairly dangerous – the breed was responsible for 26 mauling deaths in the U.S. and Canada between 1982 and 2014. The report covering the period between 2005 and 2016 puts them at 7th place with 12 fatalities.
Why are Siberian Huskies a restricted breed?
We're looking for an affordable apartment atm and if we can find a place that allows dogs larger than 75-80lbs, they often restrict huskies because they're considered an "aggressive breed". They get logged away with pibbles, GSDs and so on.
What is the bite force of a Siberian Husky?
The Siberian husky is a wolf-like dog bred in Russia to pull sleds. Its bite force is a remarkable 320 psi even though it is not the biggest or heaviest of working dogs. A husky stands 20 to 23.5 inches high at the shoulder and weighs only between 35 and 60 pounds, but its use as a sled dog is a testament to its power.
