Hi, I'm Andrew and I'm Khaleesi's other owner... can't really say owner though I only use it for lack of a better word, Khaleesi is being trained but I think somehow shes also training Heather and myself, I just wanted to join up, and say hello as well. There's no need for me to post anymore pictures because they're already here but I can tell you a little about Khaleesi.

My uncle was hunting one day and found her Grandfather (father's side) as a pup, abandoned and alone in the woods, Lucky's whimpering ruined my uncles hunting trip so he searched for the pup, brought him home (I happened to be there staying the night). he was anointed with the name "Lucky" because my uncle joked that he was lucky he didn't get shot. The picture in H_Bomb90's post of lucky and myself was taken during Mid-tour leave from Afghanistan, lucky was about... 3 years old at that point if not older, Lucky is no longer with us, he disappeared without a trace, we believe he was stolen. Lucky was my favorite dog of all time. You can tell by the picture we were fond of one another. , I miss him to this day.

Khaleesi's father Jack was bred from Lucky's loins by my Uncle, from Lucky's second litter, I have no pictures of Jack's mother unfortunately. Jack is also a great dog, very friendly and very smart. Full blooded Husky but unregistered.

Khaleesi's Mother Somara Moon is a full blooded Husky with AKC papers and a champion bloodline, unfortunately due to some rules in show dog standards she wasn't available to be shown. (Her tail when excited curls and touches her back). Somara's grandfather is supposed to be a west-minster champion though I have no proof of that, Her mothers name was Tika Red Storm, she was a red haired husky very beautiful and -Very- Vocal. However back to Somara, she is beautiful and very well mannered and affectionate. I obtained her through a trade to give her better surroundings than the cage she was in, and to breed her with Jack so that I would have a piece of Lucky with me always.

I truly enjoyed writing this though I have no Idea why, but this is the story behind my Khaleesi-pup. She's very smart and at her age I have already trained her to High-Five, Sit and Jump Up. She loves playing tug of war and she's already comprehending fetch very well. She's well tempered and loving, I love having her in my life and I know Heather does too!

Both dogs were health to breed and both of them in adulthood, there was nothing Immoral about breeding Somara and Jack and the two are still together. Somara was in a small Kennel is why I say give her a better life, she now has room to roam around and good Husky company to be around always, Her and Jack are together even now, and very happy to be so.
All the puppies were taken by Kind-hearted people with good intentions and homes.

Yes, I did quite a bit of research on Husky breeding and even breeders, Heather and myself checked the shelter prior to going and getting Somara. I understand bettering the breed and all but I wanted a loving companion not a show dog. I take no offense to jbealer's post but I just wanted to let it be known I did do my research prior to getting Somara.

No worries I understand you wanting to clarify the situation.

Again, a very sincere welcome

Thanks for the welcome Koda!

Welcome I have 5 rescue Sibes who are the product of backyard breeding (breeding w/o health testing and registration) who each have their own issues they inherited from their parents. While I can see how you see no problem with breeding just to breed... Simply looking around my house I see 5. 5 puppies who grew into adults that people couldn't handle and who each have their own set of issues. Each I'm sure bred from parents who seemed healthy. Although healthy doesn't mean sound nor does it mean that are good candidates for breeding. There are enough Siberians in shelters who are not good "breeding stock" I can't see the urge to create more This is not to say your dogs are bad or unhealthy but I'm saying you just don't know because your original male was a stray and you didn't mention any health tests were performed or scored. These tests help detect growing issues with Siberians such as cataracts and Hip dysplasia so they can live longer healthier lives by only breeding healthy sound stock.

Just so you can see it from the other side of the fence.

While I understand your views and respect them, I only ask that you respect mine, I do not see Khaleesi, her mother, father, grandfather, siblings as was worded above "stock" I see them as my friends and faithful companions whom I love. So I do not wish to debate this, we must agree that we dis-agree for free will is the whole of the law. Just because we disagree does not mean we can't be friends.

I do not own Somara Moon, she belongs to my uncle and as far as I know, they do intend on breeding her again. Khaleesi has been to the vet multiple times for her puppy shots and vaccines and she has no issues and is very healthy. She was not bred to be a sled dog, or a work dog. She is my friend and I hers.

Please do not confuse my terminology for lack of appreciation for my canine companions.

I hope as a friend to your dog you make the healthiest and most responsible decision and not breed your dog.

Well arooroomom I would like to breed her when shes older but I will be taking her in for the tests and everything of that nature, and only when I'm ready to have another puppy of my own to add to the family. I have no intentions of breeding Khaleesi to make money from her babies. I want her to have a long full and fun life. I hope you don't think i've come off as an a$$ or anything.

Ladies and Gents...

This goes out to no one in particular. While I understand that everyone is passionate about rescue and not condoning or encouraging backyard breeders, we are also not here to push our own agenda or make someone feel looked down upon because of his or her choices. We are an open and accepting forum. We can agree to disagree on a topic. I hope that everyone is always open to more education, but we also can't mandate that no one ever breeds his dog, especially when they have health tested their dogs and are breeding safely.

We all know my preferred method of breeding and I will stick to that until the day I die, but it is not our place to judge or condemn other members. Educate and inform, but at the end of the day, that decision will ALWAYS remain with the owner.

Please remember that when you post or disagree with another member.

Thanks.
Admin.

*sigh* As much as i appreciate Koda stepping in and not being a total Nazi I think its time to find a new forum. :/....Me and my no good back yard bred dog will converse elsewhere. Peace!

I would just like to warn you that this is a very highly controversial issue anywhere on the internet. People will not understand. You and Andrew would be better served to not mention it to people. Good luck, but you are always welcome back.

Sorry to see that you might be leaving us Heather. As Tori mentioned, no matter where you go it's a hot topic and I've yet to see any forum where it isn't. We would love to see you stay but we understand if you feel the need to leave.

And by the way, we have nothing against you or your "no good back yard bred dog" as you put it. We don't think that about ANY dog, many of us members have dogs that are from backyard breeders. All my dogs are rescues and two of them were rescued from a backyard breeder and no one thinks any less of them because of their background. I hope you'll stick around, but if not good luck to you.