I would like to get a Siberian husky puppy, are they good loyal dogs?

They are great dogs, good, loyal and very smart. Obedient? NO !
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All dogs are good and loyal. It's usually the humans who are the problem. Smart is breed specific and obedience is again up to the owner to train properly.
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No they are not for first time dog owners. They are stubborn and hard to train and they are somewhat aloof to people. They are no loyal they like to run and have a job as they were bred for. They are smart, but to smart for there own good.

Sibes need an experienced owner that is willing to train them right and exercise them a lot. They also need a lot of room to run or will become distructive.
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Smart, yes.

Good, depends on what you mean by "good".

Loyal - you mean stay with you and not run off? No way!

Obedient - hahahahahahahahahahaha! No.
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They're very loyal. But also a working dog. This means they will need allot of exercising. If they're not exercised enough this could make them misbehave and damage your home. If you're at work for most of the day it would be best to send your dog to a kennels best suited to working dogs. There he/she will get all the training and exercise they'll need and you will benefit from this by having a happy and well behaved dog.
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Uhhh.

Smart: yes, insanely so
Good: if you consider howling and digging craters in the lawn good, then yes.
Loyal: Nope, not hardly.
Obedient: As bassets said, hahahahaha.

You need to pick a different breed.
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I love my 3 year old husky. He's a great dog…he knows lots of commands, and is super smart…he knows how to open doors, just to show me he can. My dog can also be stubborn. My 5 year old cousin asked him to sit and he completely blew her off, then I went over, and told him firmly to sit, and he did it. He's a great dog and is really friendly with anyone who comes into our home.
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Yes they are loyal but do not make good guard dogs. And smart and they manipulative too. Two of mine are escape artist. they can get out of a gate learn how to lift the handle, open a screen door. I had used a electric horse fence that work for a while they learned to dig back then under. I love the breed and raised then for 20 some years but now I will Enjoy the ones a I have left.They are great dogs, if you are active and love to run .
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They are good dogs - for the right people.

They are extremely smart.

They are *not* loyal. I define loyalty as "the willingness to always stay by your side and do what you ask". This DOES NOT describe the Siberian Husky.

Here are the facts:

1. They need an active person, that will spend time keeping them active. One of my star puppy owners, who have 2 of my dogs, is a couple who constantly hikes, bikes, and jogs with their Siberians. They are an active, outdoorsy couple, who doesn't mind having their dogs with them all of the time, ON LEAD, doing outdoorsy things.

2. They need company. This is a breed bred to work in a team. They are pack-oriented. They need another warm body with them in order to be happy. It doesn't have to be you, but it has to be another dog, or a person that will keep them company.

If they get bored, they find something to entertain them. This can be destruction of your house, yard, etc.

3. They need to be contained. Very few Siberians (especially young dogs, under the age of 5 years) can be trusted loose in the house while you're gone. Even fewer can be trusted loose in your yard, while your gone, and even when you're home. These dogs require crate training, and free-standing kennel runs if they are to be kept outside. A well-fenced, Siberian husky-proofed yard is a MUST.

They cannot be trusted loose, anywhere. They will take off, and ignore your calls.

If you don't like the idea of keeping your dog in a crate, kenneled, or on a leash, you don't need a Siberian husky.

4. They are independent. They don't obey just because you want them to; they need to see a reason to do so. Treats are a good reason…because you said so is not a good reason. They are a very self-interested breed. They were not bred to respond to people; they were bred to survive and think on their own. In order to train them, you have to be smarter than they are.

5. They can adjust to a warm climate. While I don't think Siberians belong in tropical, high-humidity areas, people all over the world own these dogs. In my area, we have temps of 90-100 deg. F during the summer. My dogs exercise early in the morning (before 10 am), and then later in the evening (after 7 pm). During the rest of the day, they sleep in the shade. They dig holes to get to cooler earth, they have access to lots of water, and they sleep. This is typical of the breed; don't expect them to be very active in the heat of the day, provide them with shade and cool water, and they will cope.

6. They shed in massive amounts twice a year, and lose hair all year long. Some people can't deal with this.

7. They are not guard dogs, and are not protective. Their appearance alone might deter some people, but they will do nothing to protect you or stop an intruder.

8. They think small animals are prey. This includes cats, and the neighbor's small dog, as well as chickens, goats, etc.

So, with all of these quirks, what's *good* about the breed? They are affectionate, love everyone (which some people still see as a drawback), generally get along well with other dogs, they are entertaining, intelligent creatures and, of course, they are beautiful.

But you need to be the right kind of person to own one. They are NOT a breed to get on looks alone.

I hope this helps. More links from honest sources (not sales websites), for your info:
http://www.shca.org
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/abouthuskies
http://www.kaylenbergsiberians.com/ready.htm
http://www.adoptahusky.com/education/AAHI-education.html
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Siberian Husky owner/exhibitor, musher, rescue, breeder for 20+ years.

Very loyal, smart, and can be very sly. They are hard to train. They easily get bored and then will get into trouble. Very social, they do not do well alone. Extremely high energy, they need a lot of exercise. They have a strong prey drive, so they do not do well with small animals. They are not a good choice for most people.
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Husky owner

No they are not loyal, they are attention hogs and just love everyone! They aren't protective at all. so if you get jealous easy over a dog's attention then you might want to consider a different breed.
However, they are extremely smart but hard to train because of it and need a strong leader for training to work.
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we had a husky growing up, researched the breed

Oh boy did you pick the wrong breed. They ARE extremely smart dogs but there's a reason huskies aren't generally top obedience competitors. They'll listen and learn but only if there is incentive. Harsh corrections or just wanting them to are NOT good reasons and they'll never cooperate with that type of training. A good belly scratch or tasty treat, provided they're in the mood for it, is good incentive. Just because they decide to sit for a bite of cheese now doesn't mean they'll deem it an acceptable reason in 10 minutes. They're the definition of stubborn - a definite "what's in it for me" type breed.

Loyal… Well, that depends on your definition of loyal. They're not the type that will always stay by your side. Given half a chance, they'll run and won't come back unless they can't find something, or someone (cat, small dog, a chicken, a bunny…), to eat. They will go over, under, or through a fence to escape. It's a hobby to see how they can break out this time. Expect to never trust the dog, even as a puppy, off leash unless you never want to see him again. Don't even leave the dog outside unsupervised unless they're in a 5 sided STURDY (we're talking steel AKC type kennels, not chain link and a tarp) kennel with a concrete floor and a real lock on the door (trust me, he'll learn to open it if it isn't locked). That said, they have a physical need to be close to another, be it dog or human, and will love that companion. They may not always stay by your side but they probably will protect you if you're in obvious danger provided you always show love to them. Don't expect them to do the same for your house though. For a scratch behind the ear or a bite of sausage, they'd go ahead and unlock the door for a crook, show them where the expensive stuff is, and hold the bag while your items were loaded in. As a guard dog, they're about useless. The only good thing is they look intimidating but too many crooks know that a husky is a friendly breed by nature and won't care about looks.

Good… Well, they dig, chew, run, shed constantly, eat small animals, and need several hours of physical AND mental stimulation every day. You decide if that's within your definition of "good".

They are fun dogs that will happily go jogging with you everyday, are always ready for a new adventure (on leash), and are generally very good with kids. With correct training (I HIGHLY recommend a professional trainer that has worked with huskies - ask if any dogs they've trained have gone on to earn obedience titles - if so, they can probably work yours) and an understanding of their shortcomings, they're wonderful companions.

With all that said, I'd recommend you look at a different breed. German Shepherd dogs are smart, loyal, obedient dogs although they can be stubborn and dominant if you give them the slightest inkling they can take over. They also require 1-2 hours of physical/mental stimulation daily or they'll find their own and you won't like it. They require lots of socialization from puppyhood or they may end up being less aloof (the correct temperament for the breed) and more sharp and suspicious (not a good thing).

Leonbergers are another breed that meets your requirements. They'll need weekly brushings to avoid matting and keep them comfortable. They're not extreme guard dogs but will protect their family and home if they perceive a threat. They're not the type to go after every person that walks by though. Because of their size, they MUST be trained or they can seriously hurt someone without meaning to. They're pretty easy going dogs and do well with around an hour of exercise a day.

Australian Shepherds (longcoats only) and Collies (come in smooth and rough coats) are both wonderful medium sized breeds that are smart, loyal, and extremely easy to train. They're also a friendly breed unless there is a perceived threat so they're good family dogs for really social people. They do need 1-2 hours of exercise a day or they'll take to barking, digging, chewing, and anything else they can think of to annoy you (you're probably noticing a trend in all dogs doing this).

Try hitting the AKC website (www.akc.org) to see other breeds. Write down 10 or so that you like and call the national breed club to discuss the pros and cons of each. From that, you can make a short list of breeds suitable for your lifestyle and specific desires. Unfortunately, a husky is not likely to be on that list. Sorry.
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huskys are good dogs thay just shed alot all year long due to coat being double coated. it is worst in the summer than the winter. huskys are in the working group so you will need to keep the dog busy or thay will find something else to do by them selves weather its digging in your back yard or chewing on stuff in your house.
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Depends on what your definition of "Loyal" is.
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