Originally domesticated as sled dogs, huskies have since become popular and friendly pets. Resilient and energetic, a husky dog makes an excellent companion but is a poor guard dog due to its gentle disposition. Height: Both the Siberian husky and the Alaskan husky are about the same size as a Labrador retriever, reaching a height of 21 to 24 inches in adulthood. Males are usually an inch or two taller than females. Weight: Full-grown, healthy male husky dogs weigh 45 to 60 pounds. Females are usually about 10 pounds lighter. Coat: The fur of a husky is double-layered. Its undercoat is thick, while its topcoat is straight and fine. Ears and Eyes: Breeder standards dictate that husky dogs' eyes should be oblique, medium-spaced and almond-shaped. Their eyes can range in color from light (blue) to dark (brown), and it's not unusual for a husky to have two different-colored eyes or single eyes of mixed color. Their ears are small and triangular in shape. Tail: Husky dogs have bushy, sickle-shaped tails.

Alaskan and Siberian husky puppies maintain many characteristics of their wolf ancestry, though they fortunately lack the wild and unpredictable disposition of wolf crossbreeds. Sears Tire Center Daytona BeachBoth puppies and adult dogs tend to wail and howl rather than bark and will usually protest with caterwauling cries if forced to do something against their will. Budget Tyres Longford Street WarringtonHowever, they're excellent companions, and unlike breeds such as the papillon, they're good with children and make suitable family pets.Raymond Shores Rv Lots For Rent Training: Husky dogs tend to fare poorly in obedience competitions because they grow bored of repetitive tasks fairly easily. They're strong-willed and intelligent, and it takes patience and commitment to train a husky puppy properly.

Professional guidance is recommended. Ideal Environment: These dogs don't like warm climates. They're happiest in the outdoors and are best suited to cooler environments given their thick fur. Feeding: Considering their energetic nature, these dogs need a high-protein, high-calorie diet. Don't leave husky dogs unsupervised in the kitchen or anywhere else food is kept because they'll often steal it. Grooming: Brush or comb the hair of a husky dog once or twice daily to remove dead strands. This breed is hairy and sheds profusely in spring. It helps to bathe the dog during shedding season to expedite removal of hair tufts. Exercise: The husky is a tireless breed and grows bored easily if it isn't exercised enough, which can result in destructive behaviors including gnawing, scratching and digging. Vigorous daily activity is strongly recommended by husky breeders. Health Problems: While all large canines are prone to problems like arthritis in dogs, no dog breed is without its own specific set of health concerns.

Cornea problems, ulcers and thyroid deficiencies rank among the most common problems husky dogs face. They also wander by nature, which makes them prone to accidents. Average Lifespan: The life expectancy of a husky is 10 to 12 years. Expect husky breeders to charge roughly $450 to $800 for a healthy, dewormed husky puppy that's had its first canine vaccinations. Though it's possible to get a new pet for considerably less at a puppy mill, these businesses don't treat their dogs ethically and place little value on the health of their animals. $600 - Deposit: $200.00 Age9 weeks, 2 days • health guarantee• vet check• shots for age• bi-weekly deworming A 2 Z Dog Lovers Member Since:  February 2009 Location:  St Louis, MissouriSix months ago I fell in love with a beautiful girl. She was sweet and shy. She had the most beautiful blue eyes I've ever seen and a tongue that was as soft as velvet. She was a 3 year old Siberian Husky. a no-kill animal shelter where I had been volunteering for the past few years.

Her name was Meika and she and I bonded during that 4-hour event. I petted her, brushed her coat and took her outside for walks. She followed me and seemed upset when one of the other volunteers took her leash from me. I was very tempted to adopt her that day but I lived in an apartment that did not allow dogs. My husband and I had decided that we would be moving in a couple months to a house where we would be able to keep a dog. It was just a case of bad timing. One of the other volunteers said that he would be willing to keep Meika at his place for the 6 weeks or so until I could take her to our new home. I declined, thinking that this just wasn't the right time. I went home without a dog, not really sure if I had made the right decision. One week later, I went again to a PAWS adoption event and there she was. Meika recognized me immediately and greeted me wagging her beautiful fluffy Husky tail. In addition, the same guy who had volunteered to foster her was there. Noticing the bond that had developed between Meika and me, he again offered to keep her for me until we had our house.

This time, I agreed.We already had 3 cats at home, and I was a little concerned about introducing Meika to them, but she showed no interest in the cats that were at the adoption event, so I thought she and the cats would work things out on their own. I have never owned a Husky before so I had a few things to learn. The introduction did not go well. Now, six months later, she and the cats are still kept separated.I really was surprised about how little I knew about Huskies when I got Meika. If you or someone you know is considering adopting a Husky, you might want to read on. Here are the top five things I wish someone had told me before I got a Siberian Husky1. Huskies are bred to run and run and run and run. They cannot be trusted off-leash. This drive to run is so strong, many of them become escape artists, jumping over fences or digging under them. So far Meika has gotten out of the yard twice. Both times it took a lot of time and effort (and some ham) .to capture her. Huskies do not come when called if they are loose.

Or they will come until they are just out of your reach and stop, knowing you can't catch them. As soon as you move toward them, they run again. They will then look back at you with that mocking Husky smile - they know they can outrun anyone. It's all a fun game to them.2. Huskies have a strong prey drive and love to chase small animals including squirrels, birds, and CATS. It was after Meika came home that I started doing some real research on the breed (I admit that I should have done that first). I found a lot of sources that confirmed that Huskies rarely live peacefully with cats. I got a message from one Husky owner who said that her Husky lived with her cat for 7 years. Then she came home one day and the dog had killed the cat. This led to a major lifestyle change. We have quite a complex routine at our house involving rotating the animals. During the day the cats are confined while the dog is loose, at night it's the reverse. It's not how I thought things would be when I got a dog, but it's worth it to keep the peace (and keep the cats alive and healthy).3.

Huskies are "Independent Thinkers." That's the phrase that the trainer used when I took Meika for basic obedience training. Huskies don't generally do very well in obedience training or competitions. I definitely don't think it's because they aren't smart enough. I believe that Huskies are actually so smart they don't blindly obey commands in anticipation of a Liv-a-Snap. They think about it and decide if it's worth it for them to obey. Sometimes they decide it's not. See above re: Huskies not coming when called if they are loose. When this was pointed out to me, I suddenly realized that I've never seen a Husky acting as a service dog for the handicapped, or a police dog, or even participating in agility competitions that I see on Animal Planet. Now I understood why.4. Huskies do not make good guard dogs. I wasn't interested in getting a guard dog, but I guess I did expect my dog to bark when the doorbell rings. Meika doesn't even wake up when we come home or someone that she doesn't know comes over.

She greets everyone as if they are her best friend (maybe the bond I thought we had when I first met her was her Husky friendliness).5. Siberian Huskies shed a LOT. Of course I knew that Huskies shed. They have those thick fur coats that protect them while they run through the Tundra. It's not until you own a Husky while it "blows out its coat," that you realize how much fur they have and how much of it comes out at one time.6. O.K. - I know I said there were five things but I had to add one more. Huskies are sweet, happy, comical and friendly dogs that are fun to be with and even more fun to share your life with. They might not be "robot dogs" who do everything you say or one of those low-maintenance dogs who don't leave piles of fur on your floor, but I wouldn't trade mine for any cat loving, perfectly obedient, non-shedding, doorbell barking, off leash walking dog in the world! Other Siberian Husky HubsAlaskan Husky pics and videosSiberian Husky - The Facts You Really Need To Know About This Dog!