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Other Names: Arctic Husky
Height: 20 - 23.5 inches.
Weight: 35 - 60 lbs.
Colors: All colors - markings
on the head are common.
Coat: Medium, well-furred; outer coat straight
and smooth against body; undercoat soft and dense.
Temperament: Siberian Huskys are dependable, energetic, friendly.
With Children:Yes
With Pets: Enjoys other dogs, and may do better
if there is more than one Husky. Does not get along well with cats or
other small animals. If puppy is raised with cats then there is a high
probability that they will get along. We have cats and they get along
fine.
Special Skills: Sled dog
Watch-dog: Medium
Guard-dog: Low
Grooming and Care: Brush their coat twice a week, paying special
attention during shedding. Bathe the Siberian Husky only when necessary.
Clip nails regularly. Needs a lot exercise and they should not be exercised
hard in warm weather. Daily walks and a large fenced yard will help keep
the Siberian Husky in shape and prevent boredom and destructive behavior.
Makes a great cross-country skiing partner.
Training: A sled dog at heart they need consistency and patience
when training. They will obey if they see the point.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem
Solving - Very High
Activity: Very High
Living Environment: Siberian Huskys have
a thick insulated coat and are not suited to live in hot climates. Will
do well in a kennel or outside in a fenced yard. An owner of a Siberian
Husky will need to spend considerable time exercising them and should
not mind a dog who is a playful, challenging, independent breed.
Health Issues: Hip dysplasia and some heritable
eye problems. The Siberian Husky ranks 132 out of 136 according to the
Orthopedic
Foundation for Animals with only 2% of the 14,101 huskies examined
between January 1974 and December 2003 ranked as poor. Visit the Siberian
Husky Club of America for more information on hip and eye problems.
Life Span:10 -14 Year.
Litter Size: 6 - 8
Country of Origin: Russia
History: The Siberian Husky was developed
by the Chukchi tribe of northeastern Asia about 3,000 years ago. Used
to pull sleds and herd reindeer for this nomadic tribe, it wasn't until
the early 1900's when the Siberian Husky was introduced into Alaska where
they became renowned for sled racing and search and rescue work.
First Registered by the AKC: 1930
AKC Group: Working Group
Class: Working
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5),
KC(GB), UKC
Breed Information courtesy of Puppy
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