Siberian Husky

We elaborate about Siberian Husky dog breed with Siberian Husky temperament, training, appearance, weight, life spam and much more information about this breed.

Siberian Husky Average lifespan

11 – 13 years.

Siberian Husky Appearance

Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, with high erect ears and a brush tail that usually have a white tip. They have a variety of eye colors that range from: copper and chocolate brown to ice blue, it is also common to find specimens with bicolor eyes (one eye brown and the other blue.

Siberian Husky Temperament

Native to Northeast Asia, the Siberian Husky was imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and spread from there to the United States and Canada, initially as a sled dog. It quickly became a family pet and show dog for its natural beauty. The breed is known for its good temperament and its suitability in a family environment. They are gentle in nature, with a friendly and alert facial expression. They are dogs oriented to be with people so they are not guardians by nature. They are loving and need company so they should not be left alone for long periods of time or they can be very destructive.

They do enjoy other dogs and may enjoy more if there is more than one Husky, but they do not get along well with cats or other small animals due to their natural hunting instincts.

Although they do not bark much they can howl. Digging is also natural in these dogs, their ancestors dug holes in the snow as nests and this instinct is still very strong.

Siberian Husky Training

It is a very intelligent animal, it has a mind of its own and they are willing to obey but always on their own terms. In teaching this breed, consistency and patience play an important role.

Cleanliness

It is not the right breed for those who do not like hair, since it begins to shed its coat very quickly. They also shed a little throughout the year, which can be reduced with weekly brushing. You should only bathe when necessary.

Exercise

They are a very active breed with high stamina and require a considerable amount of exercise, so they tend to get bored easily if they don’t get enough of them, therefore they are not recommended for households with a small yard.

You should not exercise too much in hot weather as you could easily suffocate.

Health

Hip malformation or dysplasia

results in a poor fit between the head of the femur bone and the acetabulum of the hip. This condition can be alleviated by surgery, although with consequences for dogs and owners since dogs with dysplasia usually produce puppies with the same condition. Buyers should ask if both the sire and dam of the puppy they are interested in have been recently tested and are free of hip dysplasia. Don’t take yes for an answer without seeing a certificate and ask for a copy to take to your vet.

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

It is a group of diseases that involve all the gradual deterioration of the retina. It is diagnosed by retinoscopic examination using an electroretinogram (ERG). Early in the disease, affected dogs begin to suffer from night blindness and lack the ability to see in low light and later day vision also fails. As their vision deteriorates, affected dogs can adjust to their disability very well, as long as their environment remains constant. Some breeds are affected early in life, while in other breeds, PRA develops much later.

Cataracts

Causes a loss of the normal transparency of the lens of the eye. This problem can occur in one or both eyes and can lead to blindness.

History

The Siberian Husky originated from the Chukchis people of the Tundra regions of Northeast Siberia, Russia, during the 19th century. The fine temperament of the breed was possibly admired by the Chuckchis and hence the treatment they received by welcoming them into their homes. Dogs were used by the natives to pull sledges and gather herds of reindeer. In the late 19th century, the Chukchi dog was discovered by Alaskan traders who imported them to the Northeast Territory and changed their name. This importation was important for the survival of the breed since it became extinct in Siberia due to the Russian Communist Regime.

They became popular for their speed and endurance in sled racing astonishing and inspiring dog runners in Canada and the North American states. The Siberian Husky gained worldwide recognition when it was dogs of this breed that brought the necessary medicines for the sick during the diphtheria epidemic to Nome in Alaska.