If you are a fan of Game of Thrones series you will surely find a relationship between both themes. In the series we can see the direwolves of the Stark family, who are very close to them. However we know that in the series they have used breeds such as the huskie to represent these fantasy animals.
The problem that has been generated, especially in the United States, is that the huskies abandonment it has increased a lot since the series became so popular. That is why the alarm has been raised about this case, since it is greatly harming this beautiful and intelligent breed of dog.
The actor who plays Tyrion Lannister He is the one who has put the voice on this problem, asking the fans of the series not to buy or adopt huskies on impulse, since they are a breed that needs their care and that they have a Nordic character that needs to be understood.
In United States shelters They have realized that many fans of the series are made with huskies and malamutes attracted by the romantic idea of having a kind of direwolf, but when they see the needs of the dogs they end up abandoning them.
A dog with these characteristics needs almost daily brushing, not to mention that they are dogs that like the outdoors and also walk for a long time. If you are not willing to give all the care it requires, it is better to get another race. On this occasion, as in so many others, fashions have made a breed of dog become popular and that many people who do not know it try to live with it without realizing that they may not be trained for it. So we advise you that before adopting you inform yourself about the breed, the care and the character of the dog.