Siberian Husky Breed Information

Siberian Husky

Weight:

Dogs 45 - 60 pounds (20.5 - 28 kg); Bitches 35 to 50 pounds (15.5 to 23 kg)

Height:

Dogs 21 - 23.5 inches (53.5 - 60 cm); Bitches 20 - 22 inches (50.5 - 56 cm)

Color:

Black and white, grey and white, copper-red and white, and pure white; many individuals have brown, reddish, or biscuit shadings and some are piebald spotted.

Temperament:

Siberian Huskies generally have a gentle temperament. Being a working breed, Siberians are very energetic and enjoy the ability to explore and run. They can be extremely affectionate, curious (like all dogs), and welcoming to people; characteristics that usually render them as poor guard dogs. Properly socialized Siberians are most often quite gentle with children.

Grooming:

Grooming is minimal and bathing is normally unnecessary as the coat sheds dirt. When grooming, most of the work needs to be done on the rear legs, as this is an area which does not naturally lose as much fur as the rest of the animal. The dog should be brushed when the fur starts to clump. Healthy Siberians have little odor.

Training:

Despite their affectionate nature, Siberian Huskies are not as subservient and eager to please their owners as some other popular breeds, and will sometimes refuse to perform a task unless given a better "motive" than simply pleasing their trainer. Siberian Huskies can be challenging to train due to their strong will and independent thinking. Proper training requires persistence and patience. Siberian Huskies are not generally recommended for first time dog owners, as their strong will and desire to run are difficult for inexperienced owners to manage.

Exercise:

Siberian Huskies have strong running instincts and therefore for their own safety should never be left to run free off-leash. They have little "homing instinct" and will run for long distances, and therefore should always be kept on a leash or in a fenced yard. Siberians also dig large holes and will show considerable ingenuity in escaping from fenced runs. As sled dogs they have a very strong desire to pull, thus good obedience training is recommended.

Life Expectancy:

around 12-14 years

Litter Size:

average 6-8 puppies

Country of origin:

Russia (Siberia)

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