Siberian Huskies

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Monday 1 December 2014

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Height
General: 1 foot, 8 inches to 1 foot,
11 inches tall at the shoulder

WEIGHT
General: 35 to 60 pounds
Female: 35 to 50  pounds

LIFE SPAN
12 to 14 years

    Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working sled dogs.Siberian Huskies are loving, gentle, playful, happy-go-lucky dogs that are fond of their families. Keen, docile, social, relaxed and rather casual, this is a high-energy dog, especially when young. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone.  Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they will only obey a command if they see the human is stronger minded than themselves. If the handler does not display leadership, they will not see the point in obeying. Training takes patience,consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character.It requires a confident, consistent pack leader, he will take advantage, becoming willful and mischievous.

Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot. Huskies may be difficult to housebreak. This breed likes to howl and gets bored easily. Does not do well if left alone  for a long period of time without a great deal of exercise beforehand.Husky that does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a sled dog in heart and soul.

 It is good with other pets if raised with them from puppyhood. Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect. This breed likes to roam.Siberian Huskies can make wonderful companions for people who are aware of what to expect from these beautiful and intelligent animals and are willing to put  the time and energy into them.The large "snow shoe" feet have hair between the toes to help keep them warm and for gripping on ice.

The medium-length, double coat is thick and can withstand temperatures as low as -58° to -76° F (-50° to -60° C). The coat also comes in a longhaired variety called a wooly coat.Coat colors include all, from black to pure white, with or without markings on the head. The face mask and underbody are usually white, and the remaining coat any color.