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The Saarloos Wolfdog is a very large breed that retains many of their wolf ancestor's traits. They are meant for outdoor work but also need a little human interaction. The Sarloos Wolfdog makes a wonderful watch and guard dog. Full-grown, they typically weigh 79-90 pounds and stand 24-29 inches tall.

Saarloos Wolfdogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The only kind of master that will work well with a Saarloos Wolfdog is one who is both experienced and active. These dogs will obey only after extensive training and socializing. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Saarloos Wolfdog needs plenty of regular everyday exercises. Playtime will use up most of their energy, but they also need their pack to fulfill their primal instinct to migrate, which is walking or jogging. The Sar will not do well in an apartment setting, as these dogs need room to roam and run. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Saarloos Wolfdog has two different coats - one for summer and one for winter. Their coats are long on the top coat and thick undercoat. Their winter coats protect them from harsh elements, but they will shed this coat in favor of their summer coats when it's too hot under that blanket of fur. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Saarloos Wolfdogs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

With kind personalities, insatiable curiosity, and energy for days, the Siberian Husky is a dog that loves their family yet can’t wait to escape. If you’re bringing one of these pups into your home, keep the fences high, the temperature cool, and the vacuum nearby. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-60 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Siberian Huskys are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Siberian Husky gets along well with other Huskies, but they need to be trained carefully to play nicely with other pets. These dogs tend to be aggressive toward cats and other foreign animals. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

The Siberian Husky was bred to pull a heavy sled for countless miles, and their intense activity needs remain today. If you can't have them pull a sled, let your Husky run alongside you as you jog or ride a bicycle, ideally for at least an hour every day. These dogs get destructive and loud if they don’t get enough exercise, so activity is a requirement, not a preference. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Siberian Huskies have a dense, smooth undercoat and coarse outer coat of short, straight hair. You can find them in many color combinations, but the most common are pure white or white with black, grey, or copper-red, all with blond markings. Siberian Huskies “blow” their long hair twice a year. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Siberian Huskys are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Because of their size and long coat, Siberian Huskies are not well-suited to apartments or warm climates. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.