| Siberian Husky Facts |
| The Siberian Husky is an Arctic Breed from North Eastern Siberia. The breed was originally developed by the Chukchi people. They were used as sled dogs and for herding reindeer. They are a medium sized breed. The Siberian is a strong, graceful and tenacious sled dog. The Siberian loves to run and can do so for long periods of time. (Trust me I know this for a fact!!!!) The breed earned AKC Registration in 1930. The Siberian Husky is usually an easy dog to care for. They are by nature fastidiously clean and mostly free from odor and parasites. In fact they are very much like a cat. They will clean themselves if they become dirty and prefer not to roll and rub in dirt and debris as some other breeds do. ( Of course mud puddles are a favorite of our guys..although they do clean themselves once they dry!!!) For this reason they do not need to be bathed often. They do "blow" their coat twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. This period can last up to three weeks. Its amazing how many trash bags you can fill with all the excess hair. (Please see link page for the Siberian Husky Rescue that takes Siberian Husky fur for donation and spins it into yarn for purchase.) The Siberian can look rough during this period because the hair is falling out in huge tufts. It is necessary to brush the Siberian out daily during this time. Trimming or shaving the hair is NOT recommended. In fact some huskies hair will not grow back if it is shaved or cut. Occasional brushing is much better. The nails and feet should be checked during each grooming session to make sure the pads and nails are in good shape. The hair coat can be easily removed with a water hose. Using the hose run the water through the coat and allow the pressure to push the hair out of the coat. This is a much faster way to remove excess hair. The Siberian Husky has a delightful temperament. They are gentle and friendly. They do very well with young children and adults alike. They are extremely intelligent which can lead to boredom and stubbornness. The breed is usually not recommended to first time dog owners because of their intelligence and stubbornness. They can be difficult to train if the trainer does not have lots of patience and a firm method of training. The breed is usually not a barker, but will "talk" and howl if there are multiple dogs around. The "talk" is a soft "woo, woo, woo" sound (which is too cute when they do it). This behavior is very typical of this breed since they are northern breeds and pack oriented. The Siberian Husky is happiest in the family environment, in other words, in the house. If they can not be kept inside then they will be happiest in a LARGE FENCED IN YARD. They are typically not jumpers but can and will climb fences. They are also diggers and everything should be done to keep them from digging out. They will also proceed to dig up your entire lawn. The Siberian Husky is a relatively healthy breed. They have a low occurrence of Hip Dysphasia. According to the CERF the incidence of cataracts is only 15-18%. They are very active and require smaller amounts of food than other breeds of the same size. The do drink large amounts of water. It is not uncommon for the husky to get in to water bowl. He will dig in his bowl and submerge his entire face into his water bowl if it is large enough. (Trust me they do and they will then go make their own mud puddles to play in) The Siberian Husky is not and aggressive breed and would probably help a stranger rob your house and help them load the TV. Many people do not know the temperament of the dog and will not invade the space where one is kept. The husky can be a good "guard dog" in that respect. The number one most important thing before you purchase a Siberian Husky....MAKE SURE YOU RESEARCH THE BREED. You can never read or learn too much on them and they will amaze you every day with their antics and "talking" |
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