I'll chime in. We've been breeding Siberian Huskies (Sibes) for the last 17 years. We breed for show ring mainly, and to advance a specific blood line. We prefer to call them Sibes as Husky could be referring to the "Alaskan Husky".
Here is some good reading on the breed:
So . . . You Want A Siberian Husky?
Being AKC registered doesn't mean much if you just want a pet. You can have unhealthy/ugly dogs that are pure bred/registered, and the opposite too.
My advice is don't EVER let your Sibe off lead. Never...ever...ever. The breed has running in its blood and you will lose the dog.
Sibes are not the easiest to train because they are one of the more 'free-willed' breeds. Think of them as the cats of the dog world. If you say "go do this" chances are they will look at you and say..."why?"
They dont' usually swim, fetch, do tricks, but you can train some of them. Most enjoy chewing on branches and your house.
They are energetic but not to the extent some might think. Border Collies are WAY more energetic than Sibes.
Please do NOT chain the dog, especially to a runner (chain suspended from a cable). I have known too many (not mine) that have hung themselves or gone insane on the end of a chain. A fenced yard is the way to go. Doesn't have to be especially large, but they are free to wander. You may want to invest in a hot wire for the top and bottom of the fence to discourage digging/climbing. 4' is the minimum I would recommend. My Sibes can jump 6 feet straight up.
Sibes in warm climates are fine. What a lot of people don't understand it dog hair works both ways to regulate temperature, just like the insulation in your home. It keeps them warm by retaining body heat, and keeps they cool by repelling outside heat. Ohio is not a problem.
What you will encounter is a lot of shedding. Sibes have 2 coats: Fuzzy down coat and long outer coat.
The down coat they will shed (blow) twice at year, sometimes more often. The longer guard hairs once every other year.
Enjoy your new pup, treat it well, and you will have a wonderful companion.
PS - they like to eat cats
