Best dog breed for the 'outdoors'? (For new dog owner too)

[JoshSloane]

Is there a way to train them so that behavior is easily or somewhat easily contained? I'd rather them not go after an animal whenever we're out and about haha.
Are Huskies and Malamutes behavior very similar? And is the shedding season for both too (yes probably lol).



Labs were my main choice at first since I heard so many good things about them and that's what I'll probably lean to for a first dog if I'm not comfortable yet when it comes to training other dogs with stronger drives. And thanks for the input about the hiking and such, I just really want a friend that could go with me whenever and will just be there for me in general haha.

If you want a loyal adventure buddy there is nothing better than a lab. I've been in situations in nature where having Rocky with me likely saved my life multiple times. He alerts to any kind of wildlife or people that approach our campsite, and is the best cuddle buddy when its cold at night. We have been through some sub-freezing temp nights together, and literally hung onto one another for dear life. He comes into Home Depot, Bass Pro Shop etc with me off leash and is always a big hit.

Also, when off leash outdoors labs are known for not running away or following scent trails. Rocky will run around the woods, play in the river or lake, and come back to check in every couple minutes. If I call he comes running, every single time without fail. Malamutes/huskies and any hound dogs are nightmares to camp with. I once went on a trip with a girl that had a husky and we spent the whole trip tracking the dog after it took off chasing a deer. Two days later it showed up with bloodied raw paws.