Dog
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Siberian Husky Champions
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Pronunciation:
sahy-beer-ee-uh huhs-kee
Breed Description:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is a medium sized breed that should be athletic, robust and well-defined. They should be slightly longer than they are tall and they should have the overall appearance of a powerful dog wihtout appearing course. The overall appearance is of a wolf-like dog with their broad, wedge shaped head and the large, erect ears set high on the head. The top line is level and the tail is long and carried low. It is important to note that female Siberian Huskies should have a noticeably feminine look to them.
The coat of the Siberian Husky should be a dense double coat. The undercoat should be very thick and it should be short. The texture of the undercoat should be soft. The top coat should be medium in length and it should lay against the skin. The hair should be straight and it should have a soft texture. The Siberian Husky can be found in a range of colors nad markings including black, white, red, gray, and copper. With marked coats, they are usually white with colored markings. Siberian Huskies can have amazing eye colors including amber and blue.
Temperament:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is a calm and intelligent breed that is known for their friendly nature and versatility. This is a breed that is not recommended for everyone and they do need a strong owner who can provide consistent training and firm rules. In addition, socialization is important with this breed since they can be wary of strangers. If they have proper training, the Siberian Husky can be a wonderful breed. Tehy are usually very affectionate with their owners and family and they usually get along well with children of all ages. The breed can be very protective of their family but they are not aggressive. The Siberian Husky is usually very happy and the breed will get along with everyone, including other pets and dogs in the house. They are prone to wandering so care should be given in this regards.
Height:
The average height for a Siberian Husky is between 20 to 22 inches for a female and 21 to 23.5 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Siberian Husky is between 35 to 50 pounds for a female and 45 to 60 pounds for a male.
Health Problems:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed and they only suffer from a few health problems including cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy and corneal dystrophy.
Living Conditions:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is not recommended for apartments since they tend to be very active and really need a fair amount of space to run. They do better in a home with a large fenced yard and it is important to provide them with a secure area to play outside since they will wander if they are given the chance. The Siberian Husky does much better in cooler climates. This is a breed that does very well as an outdoor dog.
Exercise:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is a very energetic breed and requires at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day. They do have excess stores of energy and if they are not properly exercised they can become very destructive. Siberian Huskies make excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and you should only expect to brush the coat about once per week, however; you will need to brush it two or three times a week during shedding periods. In addition, if you live in warmer climates, your grooming needs may increase up to 4 or 5 times a week. They do not need a bath on a regular basis and can go most of the year with only one or two. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and the nails should be clipped once or twice a week, but other than that, nothing more really needs to be done.
Origin:
The Siberian Husky breed of dog is an old breed of dog that was developed in Siberia and was actually a breed that lived with a Siberian Nomadic tribe, the Chukchi. In fact, the Siberian Husky is believed to be one of the oldest breeds and they are believed to be the same today as they were thousands of years ago. The breed was used for a variety of roles including as a pack dog, hunting dog and also as a family companion. The breed was fairly unknown until 1908 when they were imported into Alaska to be used as sled dogs during the gold rush. From those dogs, popularity of the breed skyrocketed and the Siberian Husky quickly became a common sight in Alaska. However, during 1930, the borders of Siberia were closed by the Soviet government and the exporting of Siberian Husky was stopped. Thankfully, enough breeding stock were already established in North America and the Siberian Husky was able to continue as a popular breed. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
