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Want a husky? Make sure you can handle this.
EDIT - Our husky family thank you for your support! Wanted to share this with new pet owners since since we are seeing more empty shelters. We welcome any questions you may have. A quick list of some common questions:
What brush? - The Furminator ? You even see the static when brushing.
How often is this shedding? - All huskies are a bit different. Ours is year-round, some months less than others. Depends on season + weather.
Why an apartment? - Went from apt to house to apt because of work. Our huskies are always first thought when rearranging life.
How come doing this inside? - At our house, we would do it outside in our backyard. Since in apt, we considered that not all neighbors would understand and as friendly as the imgur community! Everywhere else is closed.
Friday and Pepper says Hi to all!
IfOnlyICouldUseMyPowersForGood
We used to be able to brush an entire second dog's worth off of our Great Pyrenees
InoffensivePablum
I got poodles. They have one coat and it’s hair. Almost identical to humans only they don’t shed as much as we do. No shedders ever again.
MrWookloaf
Ah yes. I have a Australian Shepherd. He only sheds twice a year though. 6 months at a time, however.
bigcheezefartz
I plucked my husky. My OCD demanded it be done symmetrical.
TaquoBella
I used to love brushing the down coat from my Husky.
DynoPrime
Same here!
Atlasguitar
It's very satisfying!
DonkeyGoat
DynoPrime
profiledit
typointhetitle
Exact same as my dog. We do it outside. The birds love it for nests
krbauer9000
Fantastic! Now lets do it all over again tomorrow.
DynoPrime
moxiefoxxy
I want to see you gather it up and roll it into a ball
DynoPrime
Added to the list
moxiefoxxy
Yaaaaayyyy!!
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Hadespuppy
I think at that point I'd be getting one of those vacuums with the pet attachment
alisa2089
There is a furminator (what op is using) that attaches to a vacuum.
PugWasMyBuddy
You'll also burn your vacuum cleaner up. Went thru 3 of them when I had 2 American Eskimos. They (the dogs) were worth it.
AltF4EwingsSarcoma
Hyperallergenic
uglypumpkins
What brush? I got a beefy boi who needs a good brush.
DynoPrime
I'm sure he will enjoy this
thundercactus
+1 furminators are so good
dirtmarker
My allergies just flared up
BleachItsWhatsForDinner
You sure it's not COVID?
trevrev
I covered my mouth/nose under my shirt just watching this
Peruzulu
I don't have any, but I feel them developing!
Malus333
Shit the allergies of my allergies flared up
fromthevanishingpoint
I had to take Benadryl just from watching this.
FoundThePineapple
My eyes just got real itchy and my throat needs a scratching
kittycatcatkitty12345
Benadryl, it’s what’s for dinner!
Psionickitten
Can't sneeze if you're unconscious.
dirtmarker
I slept in a Benadryl induced coma last night. It was wonderful.
Psionickitten
I'm envious. Benadryl requires a prescription in my state and I haven't gone through the trouble of going to the doctor.
dirtmarker
You sure you don't mean sudafed?
JoeT85
I just sneezed out of my asshole.
squashpirates
Shart?
Dooknugget
I hate you so much. I'm ugly laugh crying you bastard.
JoeT85
Finally, someone that understands
Callbox
Same
DynoPrime
In case, bless you ?
TheMoest
The furminator
Geezreally
To a degree, too much can rip guard hairs. I have that and regular needle brush. My husky prefers the needle brush.
DynoPrime
Boom
LeifAshley
They’re badass! We use a small one on our Pom.
MauroSanchez
Oh I need to know what type of brush you are using my dog is going to need it
DynoPrime
Here you go!
MauroSanchez
Thank you
CaptainCuddlefish
I have a wolf- Malamute mix. Welcome to my nightmare
DynoPrime
Must be a bit worst. I'm very interested in the wolf mixes
aroberge91
Probably unpopular opinion: this is my favorite part about huskies. I like pulling out their pluckies haha. The loose fur.
eiko987
It satisfies my OCD needs. My Malamutes usually prefer I take my meds.
DynoPrime
Not alone. I even do it when we take a walk. Somehow satisfying
SparkSkyBanjaMU
It's a lot of fun to me to see how much fur I can get out of my livestock guardian breeds and see if I can create another dog out of fur.
NautiGal
Now all you need is some glue and you can build another dog!
arsalanism
one reason I'll never get a dog with long coat.. that would just freak me out, the never ending coat shedding.
MuffyTheHamburgerSlayer
It's not coat length. It's the undercoat underneath the longer guard hairs. Source: long-time owner of double-coated dogs.
pilotperson
The length of the coat doesn’t necessarily correlate to the amount of shedding, btw!
SparkSkyBanjaMU
That's very true, we had a rottie In the shelter that CONSTANTLY shed, more then my Maremma does, it's wild.
purplepolkadots
I have a Bolognese, they have long, one coat wavy hair that doesn't shed. It depends on the breed!
DynoPrime
Year-round and given up on pet rollers. You can get used to it. For us, it's worth tolerating for their affection!
arsalanism
oh I totally understand. once you get a dog, no matter what breed, you enjoy the affection. but my OCD & coat shedding won't go together.
alisa2089
Not a long coat that sheds, it’s the double coat. Huskies, corgis, labradors, etc have two layers, and one sheds in the warmer months.
alisa2089
My corgi sheds year round though and gets matted up if I don’t use a furminator often.
arsalanism
oh ok. I'm good with one coat dogs then!
Xyglrox
What brush do you use? I’ve been looking for something effective
DynoPrime
We've had this 4+ yrs and still going well. Recommend.
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KronianSerpent
All three of my cats do this. And I'm allergic.
Kilphd
You're allergic and own 3 cats?
KronianSerpent
Yep
ihopedforbetter
You’ve never loved something that hurts you ?
DynoPrime
Once too many
Kilphd
Oh sure, but if you're allergic you know after 1 cat. Getting 2 more is just self punishment
CAWriter
I’m allergic to my cats. Used to have dogs and was allergic to them too. They’re worth it for the companionship.
pawningpanda
Pile up all of the fur and you can build another dog!
Meilkor
That must feel so satisfying, man
DynoPrime
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Achoo
DynoPrime
Bless you
chaos021
And that right there ended any desire to own a moon moon.
Xilir8
When I used to do mine the birds would line the fences and it would all be gone in about 30 minutes.
Burnyoureyes
We've got an American Akita, we leave his fur in the bird feeder so they can use it for nests.
Seph89
Those are going to be some warm birds nest
NoIdidntsayAbeLincolnIsaidHeyBlinkin
I gave my little fluff a haircut this week & today I saw a bird leaving our feeder with a tuft of fluff scrap in his beak
doyoucopy
Don’t want to be a downer, but please don’t share dog fur with birds if you treat with topical flea and tick meds. It can be toxic. ☹️
johnvictor
Would make sense. Though it is hard to stop all the birds from grabbing tufts of it if done outside.
DeflatedFootballsCantMeltBradysDreams
When I brush my cat she immediately attempts to eat it...
jtcressy
its like a bunch of dads lined up at home depot waiting for the lumber shipment to arrive so they can go build a deck
IfOnlyICouldUseMyPowersForGood
How's the husky doing in that apartment? Not every husky would take that well. Hope yours is good.
DynoPrime
Ours is doing well, even when we're not home. Apt is about 1000 SF, not too crowded for four. Took a few days to warm up to the apt.
DynoPrime
myotherusernameisalreadytaken
CanineEuphoria
Canine glitter. Confetti’s easier to clean up.
DynoPrime
This would have been a better title post
JamJamJamboreHE
Why oh why are you doing that inside?!
ladydriver
In the kitchen no less. Ugh.
alisa2089
Outside makes it pick up and stick to you all over, like your head and mouth (first hand experience)
fishstix2
Was thinking this exactly
subcivilizations
Get the shop vac
that1guyoverthere
Lol, you ever see a husky stand still outside after being cooped up?
darkninja2992
I don't think i've seen a husky ever stand still unless it was asleep
Bombpier
Even then..
Rkfinecake
Our family had a white part Husky part German Shepherd. She stayed mainly in the basement and outside. Outside the blowing fur looked like>
Rkfinecake
> snow, and we were still finding clumps in the basement 20 years later.
bloodydingo
Not much more manageable outside. Wind blows it all over you and you have to get it off clothes or you chase it so neighbors aren't mad.
handsmcfeeler
I think after using the force dryer on mine my neighbors may hate me.
ghostofcrab
In the kitchen no less...
TheRealAethrys
Significantly less risk you'll need to chase a husky across town.
Cheekymonkey82
When i groomed i called it snow
boomfelazi
Once gave my sheltie a bath in my kitchen sink. Then I blow dried him in same sink. Next day entire kitchen kitchen covered in tiny hairs
Cheekymonkey82
Blow dry where hair doesnt matter. Not in kitchens
boomfelazi
Yeah
Cheekymonkey82
Easier to clean up inside vs outside
missastromccluskey
I wondered if it was snowing outside? OP does explain above
lurkylurkerson
I do it inside and then vacuum it up. It’s just easier and less mess.
TheManInsideMebyDrTobiasFunke
Magpiebones
Outside the slightest air current flies it into your eyes. You'll brush them outside too, though. You'll brush them everywhere.
lncorrectGrammerNazi
You could probably spin that fit into yarn. When my cat eventually dies, I'm hoping I'll have saved up enough to knit some warm socks.
lncorrectGrammerNazi
*fur
GrumpyOldMillennial
IIRC there is a woman that actually does make husky/malamute yarn and knits it. Why not, right?
lncorrectGrammerNazi
It would be nice to have my cat continue to keep me warm on cold nights after he's crossed the rainbow bridge. I love him so much.
razorgirl1066
After my sis's chow/golden retriever had to be put down we had a moment of quiet driving back from the vet. I said, "he may be gone, but 1/?
razorgirl1066
he'll always be with us." My sis said, "oh yeah?" I said, "yeah, his fur is all over the fucking house." We learned how hard it is to 2/
razorgirl1066
laugh and cry at the same time.
Karatea
I brush my dogs inside too. Outside the hair just sits there forever if you don't clean it up. Inside is easy to vacuum.
Apperture
This is the only case where the clapping emoji between words is acceptable.
Kilphd
With that much hair it's better inside. Wind will spread that shit all over your yard and unless it rains it'll look like shit.
DeinnsBeans
Itll be gone in no time tho. I do it with my dog. Granted, shes no Husky but still
Kilphd
That's my point, with that much hair it just makes a bigger mess outside. Just do it inside away from carpet where you can sweep it up
GrayElephant
Or the garage... or someone’s else place
InoffensivePablum
Birds will gather it for nesting. It really helps them.
getmo
I did not know this. +1 don't feel so bad about leaving hair in the yard now
solidgoldsaints
Birds did not pick up the majority of my dogs' hair. It sat rotting in between the grass for over a year lmao
FlatPlutoSociety
"Yard" is a weird way to spell "Wal-Mart parking lot at midnight."
GroundscorePro
TresusIbor
I know what the first flash mob should do after Corona is over
burrocafe
OnePostCloserToAHappierLIfe
Using it to make a blanket? Lord knows there's enough material.
DynoPrime
Groomer closed + Apt life ☹
veeblu
Or Tub next time? Lol. Beautiful husky ?
bigcheezefartz
You wat clogged drains? Cause thats how you get clogged drains.
veeblu
Umm i didnt say wash it down the drain. On dry tub, when finished its easy to pick up the hair
bigcheezefartz
CharlieKnowsItsMe
A husky in am apartment was probably where you went wrong haha
megagreg
On the bright side, your dog will stop shedding all over the place for at least a good 3 hours after that.
MuayThaiwinLannister
I wanna down vote the struggle but up vote your efforts.
Funktackular
Husky? Apt?
kaijumolester
Collect hair and make fleece hat or slippers
CmfMttnPpl
You could atleast tarp off the floor and some around it..we use to save it for our chickens to makes nests with
Gherkincensed
Husky + apt? Bruh.
AllTheCoolKidsPeeTheirPants
Oh man, a husky inside on an apartment? Good luck ...
FlatPlutoSociety
Break into your neighbor's apartment and do it in there.
WitchOfTheNorthWest
Your doing great?Love
DynoPrime
WitchOfTheNorthWest
????
naytorin
Parking lot?
LinkStrife
I live in an apartment too and would honestly feel like a dick if I unleashed that amount of dog hair on the community
wipethatfaceoffyourheadbitch
The nesting birds love it! Go to a park and groom your dog in the middle of the soccer field and nature will take care of the rest.
LinkStrife
I sadly do not have a dog. Though I did give a squirrel a hand towel when he was stuffing his nest with garbage.
DynoPrime
DynoPrime
It was a thought but decided it easier to clean on hardwood flooring
WitchOfTheNorthWest
And besides it’s FAMILY?
omegamonster
the birds would love it
tcritch05
Dog park?
Vegonbrei
Closed.
VillainVillain
Clean? I think you missed there is no cleaning outside, its called wind
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whatIdontknowcouldfillawarehouse
What kind of Villain are?
Rovylern
Birbs love it too.
MsDifficulty
Idk, people with allergies wouldnt appreciate it or some dogs might be too much to handle if the area is busy
RogueMachinae
Until the wind shifts and throws all that hair in her face