Would a siberian husky be a good pet if my mom does daycare?

Would say a husky would be the wrong breed.

Personally i don't think this is the right breed for you.

1- They have a VERY high prey drive. So your cat would most likely be chased (and eventually attacked). If your mom is babysitting small chidren they would also be chased and nipped at

2- Huskies shed like crazy and blow their coat twice a year (not ideal for a daycare)

3- Huskies are pack animals (so it would most likely get along with your lab), but keep in mind that they become destructive if they are bored (they will chew or dig)

4- Huskies have TONS of energy and are very 'bouncy' until they reach about 2years. Plus they are large dogs (so they can be dangerous around smaller kids)

He might be able to adjust, yes. But, that would really specifically have to be answered about the exact Siberian Husky puppy. Not just as a generalization. Genetics play a big role in how a puppy grows up. What were the puppies parents like? What kind of environment did they grow up in? Are they territorial?

Personally, I wouldn't have Siberian Husky puppies around children at a daycare. It's one thing to raise one with your own child. But, when it comes to a daycare, the number of kids might intimidate or stress the dog out, causing him to be defensive in his territory.

As for interaction with your other animals, I would say, again, you have to go case by case with this. It will very much depend on the puppy itself. Has it been raised with just its mother, or has it been raised around other pets from the time it was born? These details are crucial in determining whether a pet is ideal for you. Most of these questions can only be answered by the breeder of the puppy you are considering buying.

I would stick to having Labs or Retrievers if they are going to be around children. My personal favorite has been the Golden Doodle. Sweet, laid back, and hypo allergenic dog! In my experience, they adjust well to their surroundings, do amazingly well with children, and have never shown any signs of aggression or territorial hostility.

You do, however, need to keep in mind that any puppy you get will have the tendency to chew things, and jump you. If you have a large breed puppy, and a day care, this could mean that if you do not keep the dog leashed when around the children and work insistently on obedience training, he might teeth on everything, and grow up thinking that it's okay to jump on the children. Although the puppy doesn't mean any harm, it can hurt the children to get jumped on or knocked down. This is why it is important to SUPERVISE. ALWAYS.

Good luck! :)

I would not recommend a Husky...perhaps a golden retriever. Huskies are very high energy and need ALOT of exercise...just playing with children would not wear one out..you would have to get it out to run at least an hour a day to really keep the dog in check...Study other breeds and find one good with kids but doesn't require so much exercise.

A Husky is a high prey drive dog that needs a lot of exercise to keep them happy.

I had one growing up and he used to pull me all over the neighborhood on my bicycle - we would go several miles on each outing. this kept him exercised and kept him from being bored and destructive.

You mom won't have time to properly exercise and train a dog like this with a houseful of children that need her constant attention. They also shed like mad, so need constant brushing to keep the loose hair under control.

The liability problems with bringing ANY young puppy into a day care situation has to be considered too .... all puppies have needle sharp teeth, and a bite to a child could result in a major law suit as well as having the dog put down. All young puppies bite and explore their world with their teeth.

Huskies have a strong prey drive, and are notoriously cat-aggressive. A little cat like your Rex wouldn't stand a chance against an adult Husky who wanted him for a snack. The more dogs - especially large ones - you add to your home, the more likely your Mom is to loose business from it.

You already have a dog and don't need another one

The husky WILL kill the cat no matter how much you train it, you can't train out high prey drive and getting a husky when your mom runs a day are in her house is horrible idea

You have a dog, be grateful for that and stop waning another one.

I would get a golden retriever or something, just because some parents might be scared off by a "mean" dog

even if the dog is nice and safe

This would not be a good dog for this situation. You need a larger, laid back dog that is great with kids. Make sure to have the temperment tested!!!

Yes, I've had them before. they're the most amazing breed :)