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.
Shelties look like little collies. Their bodies are so small, but they are a hardy breed. I guess they have to be, since they evolved to thrive in the harsh conditions of the Shetland Islands.