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Siberian Husky - Dog Breed Profile
by Dooziedog.com
Key Facts:
Size: Medium Height: 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 inches) Weight: 14.5 - 15.5
kg (32 - 34 lb) Life Span: 14 years Grooming: Straightforward
Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Alert & reliable
Country of Origin: Germany AKC Group: Working Other Names: Standard
Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer
Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) Sniff a Chained Husky
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Physical Characteristics:
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General Appearance: Wolf-like, strong and compact. Color: All
colors and markings are permitted. Coat: The outer coat is straight,
dense, smooth and of medium length. The under coat is soft and
dense. Tail: Heavily furred, fox-brush shape and is carried over the
back when active or down low when at rest. Ears: Set high,
triangular, erect and of medium size. Body: The chest is strong and
deep and the ribs are well-sprung. The back is strong and level and
the loin is lean and muscular. The shoulders are well-laid back and
powerful.
Temperament: Alert, intelligent, gentle and friendly.
Generally Siberian Huskies are not suited as family pets, unless
perhaps with an extremely sporty family. They are natural sledge
dogs and although it possible to teach them basic commands, this
breed will not follow orders unless they think it is necessary.
Huskies do not like to be left on their own and tend to howl or
become destructive if not occupied. They get along with children and
are very tolerant and friendly with people and don't make good
watchdogs. They generally get along with other dogs but should not
share a home with other pets such as cats, as they do not make good
companions.
Grooming: Occasional brushing and combing, especially when
the coat is molting is sufficient for Huskies. The coat tends to
look better when the dog is kept outdoors in a kennel.
Exercise: Substantial exercise is essential for these dogs
and they are an ideal breed for anyone wishing to be involved in the
sport of dog-sledging. Huskies are well known for their speed and
owners usually exercise them in front of a sledge at least twice a
week. An alternative activity is having these dogs run alongside a
cycle to burn energy. Siberian Huskies are known to wander and need
to be kept in a fenced off backyard.
History: Much of this breed's history is unknown, but it is
fairly certain that these dogs remained pure with no outcrosses for
centuries. One theory suggests that the Chukchis Eskimos had to
develop a sledge dog capable of traveling great distances, for their
ongoing search for food. Siberian Huskies were greatly admired by
early explorers and were used to carry life saving anti-toxins
during a diphtheria epidemic in 1925, to the Alaskan city of Nome.
Additional Comments:
For anyone who is considering a Siberian Husky as a pet, it is
advisable to contact a specialist in Arctic dogs and/or the breed
society, to help make an informed decision. Because Siberian Huskies
do not like to be left alone, it is usually a good idea to get two
of these dogs for companionship.
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