we have a Siberian Husky, we think might be part Malamute. (She was a rescue dog).
1. Shedding. Serious shedding. There are days that we have to vacuum twice a day or it looks like it snowed in the house. I have brushed her and ended up with 1/4 trash bag full of fur and she still shed for two months afterwards.
2. Mine is very smart. She has figured her way out of every harness she has ever had. She figured out how to unlock and slide our patio door. Which is why they are also very successful escape artist.
3. Mine will hunt. This means no cats, birds, fish, hamster, etc is allowed in our house. They will be her next dinner eventually. She has even tried to stalk another dog once.
4. Mine is fantastic with my daughter...and always has been.
5. We got our dog in Missouri, which can get very hot. We now live in Florida and I am surprised to see so many huskies. They do need exercise, but when it gets very hot, they can only tolerate short walks. We were lucky that ours isn't very hyper, so we never had too much of an issue, but I have heard horror stories about them being inside too long and causing havoc.
6. She definitely has the most personality of any dog I have ever had. She is a great dog, and I wouldn't change it for anything. But, I am also not sure that I will have another husky, she has been A LOT of work! :)