Where to Get A Chusky

Adopting a rescue Chusky is recommended only for those who have had success with difficult companion dogs; the many possible problems with mature Chuskies can be trying. Buying this Chow Chow-Siberian Husky hybrid from a breeder will almost certainly pose far fewer problems, but Chuskies are not suggested for first-time families. Despite the Siberian Husky's popularity (which has raised one percent annually the last few years on the American Kennel Club's — AKC — popularity list to #12 in 2015), the Chow Chow is a dog that only the most patient, confident and experienced dog owners should acquire. (The Chow fell from #70 on the AKC's popularity list in 2014 to #73 in 2015.) There are not many Chusky breeders as these dogs can be difficult to train, require no less than a moderate amount of maintenance and will most likely require a lot of patient socialization early on as well as throughout the dog's life. If you insist on and find a rescue that has a Chusky, and that rescue organization has you jump through a lot of hoops to see if you are the dog are compatible, it is for a reason. If you find a breeder who is selling a Chusky puppy for very little, be sure to insist on paperwork, health certificates, meeting the parents and making sure that you have a healthy dog-to-be from a reputable breeder, or the results could be regrettable.

Chuskies are bred from two somewhat-difficult pure breeds, the Chow Chow and the Siberian Husky, and they are not good for first-time families. They require a fair amount of grooming, need to be socialized early and throughout their life to help prevent them becoming people-aggressive. They may or may not need a lot of exercise, and understanding this is yet another factor that makes them difficult for people who have never before had a dog.

Adopting a Chusky pup is best as rescue Chuskies may not be easily manageable even for experienced dog owners. They are not as expensive to acquire as most dogs and while there are not many breeders (and even fewer rescue organizations) who offer them, this latter aspect — which usually supports higher costs and fees — is because Chuskies can be difficult to train, raise and socialize. The following can all affect the price of a Chusky or Chusky puppy:

• Low demand and low supply keeps the price well under $1,000; the average price tends to be anywhere from around $200 up to nearly $800.
• There are not many colors for Huskies, but it will be difficult to determine if your Chusky pup keeps the Chow coat (despite the colors) or grows into a relatively moderate-length one like the Husky.
• Smaller Huskies tend to be more desirable and as both parents are large-sized breeds, they are much less likely to occur.
• Breeders offering Chusky puppies will cost much more than adopting a mature dog.
• If you get a puppy, health guarantees will add to the cost but are strongly recommended as future health costs could be considerable.
• AKC (or other reputable kennel club) registered parents will raise breeder costs.
• Siberian Huskies have slowly climbed the popularity ladder in the USA, according to the AKC whereas Chow Chows have remained not so popular, and this helps keep the price from being high.
• In the rare event you find a breeder who has certified bloodlines with awards, be ready to a pay much more.