Huskies are a beautiful breed of dog.
I've never met a dog I didn't like. Huskies are great dogs, related to the now-extinct Taimyr wolf.
I also love dogs! What is the Taimyr wolf?
Most dogs are related to the gray wolf, but some Arctic breeds, like the Husky, are related to the Taimyr wolf, which was from North Asia. 
Have you ever owned a Husky and if not what type breed do you own?
I've never owned a Husky, but I do have a yellow Labrador Retriever. He's cute but dumb. There's actually a purebred dog that's called Labrador Husky!
My favorite breed I ever owned was a Shetland Sheepdog and I was lucky enough to have two of them in my family.
Shelties are wonderful! Were your Shelties intelligent, vocal, and excitable? 
Both of my shelties were HIGHLY excitable, vocal and intelligent. They drove me a bit crazy with their incessant barking but they were incredibly loyal and loving.
to family. This breed was formally recognized by The Kennel Club (UK) in 1909.
Like the Shetland pony, Shetland Cattle and the Shetland sheep, the Shetland Sheepdog is a hardy but diminutive breed developed to thrive amidst the harsh and meagre conditions of its native islands. While the Sheltie still excels at herding, today it is often raised as a farm dog and/or family pet.
The Sheltie's origins are obscure, but it is not a direct descendant of the Rough Collie, which it largely resembles.
the Taimyr wolf and the ancestors of these four high-latitude breeds.
This introgression could have provided early dogs living in high latitudes with phenotypic variation beneficial for adaption to a new and challenging environment, contributing significantly to the development of the husky. It also indicates that the ancestry of present-day dog breeds descends from more than one region.
Characteristics.
Huskies are energetic and athletic. They usually have a thick double coat that can be gray, black, copper red, or white. Their eyes are