Erica
Posted : 8/23/2007 1:54:26 PM
I think you need to research the breeds you're interested in really, really carefully. Check into temperaments and trainability, exercise needs, energy levels, health problems - in short, everything you need to know about a breed to find out if it's the right one for
you.
In general, chows and akitas are definitely not a good breed for an inexperienced dog owner. Huskies need a ton of exercise.
I think it would be good if you could get an all-breed book, or read up on these breeds on-line, or maybe go to a dog show and actually meet the dogs, talk to breeders and owners and get a lot more information about whatever breed you're most interested in before you decide.
The breeds you mentioned are all very, very different in their needs - from exercise to grooming to trainability to energy levels. You need to find the one that best suits you and your family.