About Siberian Husky:
The Siberian Husky is intelligent, alert, eager to please, and adaptable to many living conditions.
Siberians love and need the company of people and other dogs. They love to be included in your outdoor adventures, like hiking, jogging, and other outdoor activities.
The Siberian Husky loves the company of children but is strong and powerful enough to need the supervision of an adult when children are present.
The Siberian never met a stranger and is very welcoming to newcomers, despite his wolf-like apperance. A Siberian usually will not alert his owner to the approach of a stranger, which pleases the neighbors of Siberian owners who are not bothered by irritating barking every time someone passes by. If you want the fierce loalty of a one-person dog or the aggressive insticts of a protector dog, DON'T choose a Siberian.
A clean animal, the Siberian requires only basic grooming and free of body odor. So a brush, comb and vacuum cleaner will work overtime when a Siberians sheds his coat.
Siberians love to dig, both when they are puppies and when they are adults. This ancient instinct to dig can be curbed but not eliminated; it becomes less bothersome when the dog can indulge this deep-seated behavior in a safe and acceptable manner at home.
Although the Siberian rarely barks, he moans or whines, and when the mood strikes him, he will howl with his head held high.
The Siberians adjusts quickly to new environments and situations. However, as a wanderer, the Siberian has no homing instincts and no fear of cars, strangers or other animals. The most dangerous attribute of a Siberian, for the pet owner, is his tremendous and deep-seated desire to run. Once loose, he can fall prey to injury and disease. He can turn into a pest that chases and hunts small animals or digs.
Fot his protection, a Siberian must be kept confined or under control at all times by his owner. Restrict him to his own yard, and always walk him on a leash unless he is in a strictly controlled environment.
Restrict him to his own yard, and always walk him on a leash unless he is in a strictly controlled environment.
Unless an owner keeps there Siberian in a properly fenced yard or on a leash, the dog's safety is in serious jeopardy. To satisfy his discovery instinct, the Siberian can become a talented escape artist, capable of crawling through small holes, scaling high fences with ease and grace, chewing through ropes, and slipping collars with great skill, the Siberian's owners must construct an escape-proof enclosure and constantly check for loose fencing, a tiny new hole, or the gleam in her dog's eye that says " I think I can get out of here!" when he is in a certain section of the yard. If you can not provide a suitable method for confining a resourceful dog who does not want to just lay in the sun all day, do not choose a Siberian.
The inteligence of the Siberian Husky endears people to the greed, while his independent spirit and quickness to become bored challenge his owners and require a patient and committed trainer. He needs a family member to guide his activities and polish his manners.
The Siberian Husky has an affectionate and delightful temperament. Their gentle disposition reflects how fully the Chukchi people incorporated their sled dogs into their own family life. Housing the dogs in the family shelter, the Chukchi encoraged their children to play with the dogs, and they employed the dogs as companions and canine "babysitters" for their children. While the Siberian demonstrates strong affection for his family, he is not a one-person dog. The Siberian greets guests cordially and with interest. Because of Siberian's wolfish appearance, strangers unfamiliar with his hospitable temperament may consider him a threat at first meeting. However, this misunderstanding soon melts away when the stranger learns of the true nature of this friendly breed and experiences a bit of the easy-going Siberian Husky nature for himself.
The size of Siberian Husky: male Siberian should weight 45 to 60 pounds (20.4 to 27.2kg), and females should weigh 35 to 50 pounds (15.9 to 22.7kg).
Siberian Life Span: You can enjoy the active companionship of your Siberian Husky for at least 10-12years, provided he receives quality health care, good nutrition, and plenty of exercise.
After carefully weighing the pros an cons of owning a Siberian, you can make an educated decision about how this dog will fit into your family and lifestyle. If you still believe that the Siberian is the best breed for you, welcome to the fold of dog owners who appreciate and admire the natural beauty, talents and working ability of their Siberians. Congratulations on your good taste and commitment to owning this challenging breed.
