Are Siberian Huskies good at Flyball?

Answer 1

Goodness who writes this stuff... I stumbled across this site searching for pictures of my dog running flyball, and see, "Yes. Siberian huskies can run fast like labrador retrievers because they have good enough muscles to help them run fast."

First off, a good Husky can outrun a Lab any day. That's what they do. It is the entirety of the purpose we created them for. Second, muscle tone has absolutely nothing to do with how proficient a dog will be at flyball. You want strong overall drive (not arousal, which is unfocused, hyperactive excitement), preferably drive for balls (although you can create that if it isn't there - I did), a personality that enjoys action and chaos, and solid focus on their owner.

I own one of only 26 Flyball Dog Huskies in North America. Compare that to the favored flyball breed, Border Collies, of which there are over 5000. There is a very good reason for the discrepancy. Huskies do what they want, when they want, and find your ridiculous games beneath them. I actually have 3 Huskies but the other two don't even want to be near the building during practice. The crowded activity and noise annoy them to no end. And heaven forbid either pick up a disgusting ball.

There are always going to be exceptions. I often tell people if they like my flyball Husky, they should look into another breed. She does not fit the norm. On the other hand, I think more Huskies probably could play flyball - if you're reading this thinking that yours might, try it! But the people truly interested in the game would rather invest their time in a breed with a higher chance of solid success.