Siberian Husky
See photos below of some of our previous Husky puppies, now with their families.
'Casper'
Breed: Siberian Husky
Temperament: friendly, outgoing and energetic.
Lifespan: 10 - 14 years
Maintenance: medium
Recommended for: active, responsible and dedicated dog owners. Great for active families. Requires a committed, and understanding owner.
Personality, characteristics and temperament
The Siberian Husky was bred to work, and must be physically and mentally stimulated in order to keep them amused and from wandering off. Easily bored and sometimes stubborn, keep your Husky out of mischief with toys, games and excercise. Huskies are loving, loyal and affectionate dogs towards their owners and are incredibly alert and eager to please. Being a pack animal, Huskies love to spend time being involved with their family (human or canine) and family activities. Huskies are loyal dogs and their appearance is generally enough to ward off strangers, luckily as they are a friendly breed that rarely bark, and don't make great guard dogs. Loving and playful, your Husky will enjoy to be a part of your day-to-day life.
Grooming your Siberian Husky
Grooming your Husky throughout the year is fairly basic, Siberian Huskies have a thick double coat though that will shed seasonally. The heaviest shedding period is after winter, when they 'blow' their undercoat. During these times daily brushing is necessary to reduce the amount of hair they drop. Huskies are otherwise fairly easy and basic to groom, and I highly recommend a 'Furminator' to all Husky owners.
Training your Husky
Training your Husky can be fun and enjoyable for both you and your dog, as they are willing to please. In order to do so, it is important to establish boundaries from day 1 as a puppy, so your Husky knows their place and learns that you are the pack leader. Be firm yet gentle with your training methods, and with patience your training will go far. Bred to work, your Husky will enjoy training sessions if you conduct them correctly.
History of the Siberian Husky
The Husky strongly resembles the wolf in appearance, and many have suggested that the temperament of the domesticated dog is close to that of its wild ancestors. Huskies have great strength and endurance, and were used as sled dogs to haul loads long distances through the snow in harsh winters. The breed was developed in Siberia, as the name suggests, and proved a great asset. Since the breed was initially developed, they proved their skill by travelling long distances from village to village, in incredibly harsh terrain and conditions with urgent medical goods saving the lives of many. The Disney movie 'Balto' is a great representation, based on the true story of these dogs and how they helped over come the diphtheria epidemic.
Temperament: friendly, outgoing and energetic.
Lifespan: 10 - 14 years
Maintenance: medium
Recommended for: active, responsible and dedicated dog owners. Great for active families. Requires a committed, and understanding owner.
Personality, characteristics and temperament
The Siberian Husky was bred to work, and must be physically and mentally stimulated in order to keep them amused and from wandering off. Easily bored and sometimes stubborn, keep your Husky out of mischief with toys, games and excercise. Huskies are loving, loyal and affectionate dogs towards their owners and are incredibly alert and eager to please. Being a pack animal, Huskies love to spend time being involved with their family (human or canine) and family activities. Huskies are loyal dogs and their appearance is generally enough to ward off strangers, luckily as they are a friendly breed that rarely bark, and don't make great guard dogs. Loving and playful, your Husky will enjoy to be a part of your day-to-day life.
Grooming your Siberian Husky
Grooming your Husky throughout the year is fairly basic, Siberian Huskies have a thick double coat though that will shed seasonally. The heaviest shedding period is after winter, when they 'blow' their undercoat. During these times daily brushing is necessary to reduce the amount of hair they drop. Huskies are otherwise fairly easy and basic to groom, and I highly recommend a 'Furminator' to all Husky owners.
Training your Husky
Training your Husky can be fun and enjoyable for both you and your dog, as they are willing to please. In order to do so, it is important to establish boundaries from day 1 as a puppy, so your Husky knows their place and learns that you are the pack leader. Be firm yet gentle with your training methods, and with patience your training will go far. Bred to work, your Husky will enjoy training sessions if you conduct them correctly.
History of the Siberian Husky
The Husky strongly resembles the wolf in appearance, and many have suggested that the temperament of the domesticated dog is close to that of its wild ancestors. Huskies have great strength and endurance, and were used as sled dogs to haul loads long distances through the snow in harsh winters. The breed was developed in Siberia, as the name suggests, and proved a great asset. Since the breed was initially developed, they proved their skill by travelling long distances from village to village, in incredibly harsh terrain and conditions with urgent medical goods saving the lives of many. The Disney movie 'Balto' is a great representation, based on the true story of these dogs and how they helped over come the diphtheria epidemic.
