German Shepherd vs Husky

Born guardians, the German Shepherd’s best trait is their intense, unwavering loyalty to their families. (There’s a reason they make some of the best police dogs.) The fearless breed has also been known to put themselves in harm’s way before they let a family member get hurt.

Not surprisingly, friendliness is not the German Shepherd dog breed’s strong suit. They can be aloof, and you definitely have to earn their trust. Naturally wary of strangers, a German Shepherd will default to “guard dog mode” if they believe their family is in danger.

Early social interactions with kids, babies and other animals is also important if you want your German Shepherd to be well-behaved around guests. With the proper education, this easy-to-train pup can be a great family dog.

German Shepherds are born talkers. They will bark when they’re bored, and they’ll bark to alert you if something isn’t quite right. But training and exercise can help curb a lippy pup and keep their barking to when you need it the most.

These dogs are incredibly smart, and they are at their best when they have a job to do, whether working as a police or military dog, doing tracking or search and rescue, serving as a guide dog or at home practicing scent work or solving puzzles for a treat. And when they’re with their family, German Shepherds will let their silly side show as they flip their toys in the air and roll around on their backs.

Siberian Huskies are friendly, intelligent and strong-willed dogs. They are pack animals who need to be around people and other pups. In fact, many will “talk” to you with unique howls, growls and whimpers—it’s an endearing part of their personality. This friendly nature—even with strangers—means they don’t make good guard dogs.

These energetic dogs do not enjoy long periods for contemplation—they may contemplate destroying things if left to their own devices for too long. And if left alone in the backyard, they are known to escape, eager to explore the world beyond their borders. So, secure fencing is a must.

Husky dogs are independent, which may make training a bit of a challenge. However, an experienced and confident pup parent will provide the consistent training they need to become a well-behaved member of the family.