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Siberian
Husky dog breed
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Siberian Husky owner,
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Siberia
as a sled dog |
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Life expectancy |
10
to 12 years |
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Color |
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Coat type |
Medium-length
double coat made up of coarse guard hairs and soft, fluffy insulated
undercoat |
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Exercise needs |
Requires
regular and vigorous exercise. |
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Temperament |
Very high energy level. They were bred to run and are inexhaustible.
They are gentle and friendly with everyone. Huskies are a very
intelligent dog that can get bored easily. They are escape artists
and enjoy to dig. |
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Good with children |
They
are very good with children and other dogs. Does not make a
good watchdog. |
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Grooming needs |
High Shedder; brush twice weekly; more when molting. |
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Average size (inches) |
21
- 23.5
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20
- 22
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Average weight (lbs) |
45
- 60
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35
- 50
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Health issues |
The breed is subject to hip
dysplasia and skin, thyroid, and occasional eye problems. |
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Living conditions |
It is unsuited
to life in hot climates. Huskey's adapt well to urban living
but need plenty of space for exercise. They are well suited
to active owners |
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Dog
breed description
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Originally from Siberia,
the huskey was bred by the nomadic Chukchi people to pull sleds and
herd reindeer. The Siberian Husky's speed and stamina enable it to haul
loads over vast distances in seemingly impossible terrain. It has served
many polar expeditions.
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Dog
breed infobits |
Today
the Siberian Husky is not only a competent sled dog, but is a popular
companion and show dog as well.
Siberians come in a range of colors including black, gray, red, sable
and agouti, all with or without white, as well as pure white.
The Siberian Husky is a well-built, almost wolf-like dog with no exaggerations
or excesses.
The Siberian Husky is the smallest of the Husky breeds.
The Siberian Husky is well-known for its gentle nature and is the most
docile of all the sled dogs.
The Siberian is an old, pure breed that was developed in Siberia by the
Chukchi people. |
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