Daphne would like to file an appeal with the court of public opinion! Huskies are not all aloof! This husky girl is affectionate, couch-snuggly, and very generous with kisses… she just delivers her love in true Husky fashion, with confidence and options.
Want to see the full Husky experience on video? Head to YouTube for “Daphne | The Full Husky Experience” (Daphne Full Husky Experience Edition) and then come back to read the good stuff: https://youtu.be/NP1moGvOHoI
Huskies are known for being diva-ish, opinionated, and a total vibe and Daphne is only here to affirm the “stero-type.” Daphne has presence and is the full Husky experience: clever, athletic, a little vocal, and absolutely gorgeous, with a surprisingly cuddly side that will win you over fast.
Daphne is estimated to be about 3 years old, weighs 50 lbs, and yes, you guessed it- we suspect she’s a Husky. (Rescue rules apply, so we can’t guarantee breed or birthday.)
Huskies often get described as independent and not super dog-social but Daphne would like to challenge that stereotype as well. Is Daphne dog-social? Absolutely. She doesn’t just “do well” with dogs, she gets them. Her foster says Daphne reads dog energy beautifully and adjusts her style depending on who she’s with. She also met a male Husky on a visit with friends and they were instant besties! Confident, fair, and socially fluent, that’s Daphne.
Now, let’s talk home life because this is where her foster shares that she really shines. Daphne is a total couch girl and she loves to snuggle up and hand out kisses, but she’s not possessive about it. If another dog is already cuddled up close, she’s perfectly happy to lounge further down the couch like, “No worries, I’ll be cute over here too.” She also enjoys her bed, and sometimes she’s perfectly content flopping on the floor like a fuzzy throw rug.
She’s also bringing some very appealing “easy roommate” qualities:
• No accidents in the house AKA House and Crate -trained
• Sleeps in her kennel all night without any fuss
• Travels like a pro: loads up easily and is calm in the car
• Bath time? Totally fine with it
• She’s learning routine commands and when her foster says “It’s bedtime,” she gets up and follows along to her crate.
And because Daphne is smart-smart, not just pretty-smart- she mastered a treat-dispensing toy in five minutes that her foster’s other dogs never figured out. She’s already learned “sit” and “touch,” is close to mastering “stay,” and yes… she can catch treats in the air because of course she can.
As for toys, she’s a fan of Nyla bones and balls. She likes stuffies too, but her foster suspects those would become a snowstorm of fluff pretty quickly if left unsupervised. (Husky arts and crafts.)
You’ll still hear a little Husky commentary here and there, but her foster notes she’s not nearly as vocal as Huskies can be. Occasional “husky talk,” not a full-time opera. She also corrects easily and responds well to guidance, which makes her a really fun dog to live with and train.
A couple notes for setting Daphne up for success: she’ll need a home with a yard and no apartment living. Like a lot of Huskies, Daphne truly thrives with space, structure, no chance of a noise-complaint, and room to be a dog. She’s also curious about water, she’ll happily step onto the first pool step, but her foster hasn’t seen her fully commit to swimming yet.
As for her ideal lifestyle, Daphne would be happy with a playful dog friend or as your one-and-only, either option works for her. She’d love a person who appreciates a smart girl who learns fast and comes with a little Husky opinion in the best way, and she’s absolutely the type to enjoy a home where she can keep an eye on the world from the front window. Bonus points if you’re the kind of human who enjoys a dog that loves meeting people, because Daphne is very much a “hi, new friend!” kind of girl.
Daphne isn’t just a “look at me” Husky, she’s a “love me” Husky. She’s affectionate, socially savvy, clever as heck, and honestly just a really solid dog with that signature Husky sparkle.
Ready to welcome Daphne home? Apply today!
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