Siberian huskies were developed under harsh conditions and, not surprisingly, are easy dogs to keep. They can easily become obese if overfed or not exercised. These are dogs bred for running, and they should have a good run at least a couple of times weekly. Siberian huskies tend to be hardy dogs and often live to 14 years of age.
Early positive training and socialization are important for the Siberian Husky to focus on people. These dogs enjoy human company and like having a job to do, even if it is just jogging with you. Siberian huskies are not noted for watchdog tendencies but will usually alarm bark. Left alone too much, they can be diggers and chewers or will give the neighbors a lovely howling concert.
Siberian huskies do enjoy sledding and ski-joring. Grooming should be done a couple of times a week, with more grooming needed during shedding season. The shorter coat of the Siberian husky is less prone to mattes than the coats of other northern dogs. The breed was developed by the Chukchi tribe of northeast Asia over 3, years ago to help them in their nomadic life as sled pullers.
Certainly, the breed has spitz ancestors. During the Alaskan gold rush, many sled dog races were set up for amusement as well as for checking out working stock.
The dogs from the Chukchis proved to be fast runners of great endurance despite their small size. The fame of the Siberian husky as a racing sled dog was cemented when a team of huskies raced miles through raging blizzards to deliver serum for diphtheria-stricken Nome.
The movie "Balto" and the many stories on the same theme have made this breed recognized by people worldwide. While most of today's Siberian huskies are beloved family pets, many still pull sleds in local races and enjoy ski-joring with their owners.
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Today, the spitz family of dogs encompasses many different breeds, but a distinguishing characteristic is a tail that curls over the dog's back. In addition to the Siberian husky, the Canadian Eskimo dog, the Samoyed and the Alaskan malamute are all classified as northern spitz sled breeds. In , nine Siberian Chukchi dogs became the first of their kind to set paws on U.
They didn't win then, but they attracted the attention of a man by the name of Fox Maule Ramsay, who was so impressed that he chartered a schooner and sailed to Russia, returning with 70 of the finest dogs his money could buy. In , after a team of huskies raced into Nome with diphtheria serum that stopped a deadly epidemic, millions of people lost their hearts to the breed. Share It. Kids are perfect for keeping up with this active breed. They can be rambunctious and bouncy and could knock a child over.
Supervision around small children is always recommended with any dog breed. Siberian Huskies want to be a member of the family, not an occasional visitor from the outdoor kennel. All dogs, including huskies, deserve to be part of the family. If you want to kennel your dog outside all day, maybe you should consider a cat. They fall into the hi-pray category. Caution should be used introducing a husky to cats especially if you get an adult from a rescue.
Siberian Huskies are not big eaters, but dog worry, what you save on dog food you will spend on Swiffer refills. Scientists are unsure why, but they somehow can change their metabolism to run for hours without burning energy and preserving their fat stores for later. Huskies were bred to run and pull sleds over long distances on minimal calories.
Therefore they break down food more efficiently than other dog breeds. Siberian Huskies are terrible watchdogs. Huskies will invite the robber in a snack, playtime and a nap.
Your Husky will dig up your yard! They love to dig. Back in their sled-dogging days, Siberian Huskies would dig into the snow to shelter themselves from the cold and the wind. They will have a fierce love for you, and you them.
The Siberian Husky is a cool weather breed, although they can adapt to warmer climates with the use of air conditioners and exercising early in the morning and later at night. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.
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