Everybody’s best friend
Innately friendly, Huskies enjoy companionship, making them the best of friends, but not the best watchdogs.
Thanks to their friendly nature, Huskies are open to mixing with almost any other dog.
The real challenge comes in selecting a companion dog that also enjoys your Husky.
10 Breeds That Get Along Well With a Husky
Let’s cover 10 breeds that huskies typically get along with the best. These breeds match a lot of the husky’s “quirky” traits and rival them with their energy and playfulness.
Labradors are perhaps the husky’s favorite dogs to play with at your local park, other than another husky! Labradors have a lot of close characteristics to huskies as well as their physical size.
Labs have similar exercise requirements, can be very active dogs and love to play. This fits perfectly for any husky out there. On top of that, they don’t mind a little bit of rough playtime and with their equal size, will definitely hold their own with a husky.
Labradors can be unruly IF not trained, but with some basic training, they can be very obedient, highly intelligent dogs and may even have a positive influence over a husky!
Alaskan malamutes are often considered cousins of the Siberian husky. Although the Alaskan malamute can be much bigger than a husky.
Malamutes may be unable to keep up with a husky’s speed and endurance, but they still love to run and play.
Malamutes would likely overpower any husky when they have a play fight and can definitely hold their own. On top of this, malamutes can make excellent guard dogs, whereas huskies do not. Talk about picking up the slack!
Training these two beasts could be a challenge. Both are fairly difficult to train and come with their fair share of stubbornness. Something to be well aware of before making a decision.
Australian shepherds are a great match for the Siberian husky. They are very close in personality and are frequently bred together to create the Aussie Husky Mix. They are also very similar in size.
Aussies love to exercise as a husky does, high-intensity activities like running or playing frisbee is one of their favorites. Their energy and playfulness will rival that of your husky’s and they will get along great.
Both breeds are working dogs and require training and guidance. The Australian shepherd is known for being a quick learner so this may help your husky up their game too.
Overall a very equal pair that compliment each other.
Golden retrievers are very similar to labradors in how they get along with huskies.
Golden retrievers are slightly bigger than huskies, and their endurance is a little lower, but this doesn’t stop them from playing just as much.
Both breeds are friendly-natured, loving, and caring. You certainly won’t have any aggression issues with either breed.
The only difference would be that golden retrievers have a big “people-pleasing” trait, which is great for us. Retrievers are easily trained and are eager to follow commands.
Huskies are quite different and it would be difficult to know who will have influence over the other. Apart from this, these two can make great companions.
German shepherds are actually quite different from Siberian huskies. Actually, they’re far less common than any other breeds mentioned on this list. Yet one of the most common questions I receive on a daily basis is whether or not huskies get on well with german shepherds…
So it’s clear these two breeds are desirable to have together. The good news is that it certainly can work out and huskies usually get on well with german shepherds.
How are they different? German shepherds are considerably more intelligent and can be easily trained, they love to follow commands and be extremely obedient. On top of this, they are great guard dogs and protectors. All of which huskies are not.
So how do they go well with each other? Well, german shepherds are bigger than huskies and can hold their own against them. They also have outstanding endurance, stamina, and energy levels just like a husky. Not to mention their huge desire to play.
It’s an interesting companionship, but one that can work well with an experienced owner.
Perhaps one of the few breeds that crave exercise MORE than a husky. Something I never thought I would say…
The dalmatian is similar to the husky in many ways, from their size, energy levels, exercise requirements, affection, stubbornness, intelligence, and well, pretty much everything.
I know many husky owners who all agree that their husky loves playing with dalmatians at their local park. These two breeds just seem to click and enjoy each other’s company significantly.
The border collie is officially the most intelligent dog breed. Apart from their amazing intelligence, they are extremely hard-working dogs and have been used for their herding skills for a very long time.
From a life of herding, they have just as much energy as the Siberian husky, and they also love to play.
Border collies are easily trained compared to huskies and as we just mentioned, they’re rather smart too. Besides this, they’re also naturally friendly and love human company, just like huskies.
Border collies consistently get along well with huskies, and it’s a go-to option for most owners out here.
Poodles are highly energetic dogs that can definitely keep up with a husky’s playfulness and exercise routine.
Poodles aren’t afraid to give their fair share of rough play either. If your husky likes to engage in some rough-housing, a poodle will definitely hold their own against them.
Poodles are very intelligent and easier to train than a husky. That being said, poodles have a mischievous streak in them just like huskies. These two breeds may become partners in crime if they aren’t exercised enough.
Boxers and huskies are very compatible. They absolutely LOVE playing and they both have never-ending energy.
However, these two breeds can cause quite a bit of trouble when left alone together. Although boxers are a great fit for your husky, they may not be a great fit for your sanity.
Huskies and boxers both have destructive tendencies, mix this with their high energy and distaste to being left alone… your leather sofa could be their next victim! They will have a blast, but you certainly won’t.
I only recommend getting a boxer as a second dog if your situation allows for you to be with them most of the time and provide a huge amount of exercise.
The pointer is a bundle of energy just like the husky is. These two could be the ultimate exercise partners, which will certainly satisfy your husky.
The pointer is considered a well-rounded dog with many desirable qualities. They’re naturally friendly, loyal, affectionate, intelligent, and fairly easy to train.
Huskies and pointers are two breeds who on paper, match up nicely. Although I must say, I haven’t been lucky enough to speak to any husky owners who have recently come across an English pointer so I can’t confirm this as much as other breeds above.
Boxer
Boxers and Huskies have more fun together than any other dog pairing.
They’re both energetic and playful, and they love human companionship.
The only drawback of this match is that neither breed enjoys being left alone for long periods.
When left, both Boxers and Huskies can exhibit destructive behaviors.
So, while these two dogs have a ball playing together, they can be a bit of a challenge if you often need to be away.
9 Types of Huskies: Which Husky would be suitable for you?
The husky is a medium sized, compact and powerful dog known for its endurance. The Siberian Husky can often be seen pulling sleds when it’s cold outside. There are many breeds of dogs that the huskies don’t get along with, but they have been known to have issues with other Arctic Dogs such as Alaskan Malamutes or Samoyeds.
The “do huskies and pitbulls get along” is a question that has been asked many times before. The answer to this question is no, they do not get along with each other.