  Siberian Husky
adult Siberian Husky
Siberian Husky youngster
Siberian Husky puppy |
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| group: spitz/ northern
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height: m
21-23.5"/ 53.3-59.7 cm,
f 20-22" / 50.8-55.9 cm
weight: m 44-60 lbs / 19.95-27.2
kg, 35-50 lbs / 15.87-22.67 kg |
| types: |
woolly coated (a recessive
trait) |
| colors: |
coat
color: any (but
not normally in the blue range), eye
color: blue, brown, bi-eyed, parti-split |
| physical traits: |
muscular, graceful, agile,
tireless worker, |
| hair type: |
double coat of soft, dense,
downy guard and insulating hairs |
personality/
temperament: |
intelligent, gentle, friendly,
eager-to-please, hardy, adaptable, independent spirit, energetic,
outgoing, dignified, devoted to family, alert, fierce, rarely
barks but howls, |
maintenance/
special needs:
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regular grooming, uncontrollable
without proper discipline, requires positive reinforcement,
sheds constantly, lots of exercise, leash or tall fence-
'escape' artists, diggers, separation anxiety-do not leave
alone for long periods, play rough with each other, not recommended
for homes with cats, not recommended for city life, this
breed loves to run-do not allow unrestrained freedom, enjoys
the company of other dogs |
| nickname: |
Sibe, Arctic Husky |
| origination: |
Siberia |
| bred for: |
companionship, sled dog racing |
| identifying traits: |
sometimes has one light and
one dark eye |
| ideal for: |
family, companionship, cold
weather, country life, outdoors, |
| good with kids? |
not recommended with younger
children unless children are trained how to behave around
this breed |
| life expectancy: |
11-15 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, uk-(working dog group), fci-(Nordic sledge dog group),
ukc (northern dog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group) |
| rescues: |
www.siberianrescue.com |
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