Siberian Husky - Not just for pulling sleds
Breed specific information on looking after a Siberian Husky
Breed Introduction
Beautiful and regal, the Siberian Husky was originally bred as a sled dog in the Arctic countries of the North. The breed is well known for its pleasant disposition and great adaptability to a variety of living conditions. Medium in size, this is truly a powerful and athletic working dog. However, with a responsible and active owner they can fit well into the family environment. . Siberian Huskies are friendly and non-aggressive, therefore don't make natural guard dogs. They adore people, enjoy life to the full and are a happy extrovert. Although normally quiet, he will indulge with his fellow 'Sibes' in an impromptu howl-in. An intelligent dog with a mind of its own, the key to training the Husky is consistency and patience. It is easy to see why many have fallen in love with the wolf like looks and wild nature of the breed, but potential owners should be aware that the Husky can be independent, willful and often too challenging for first-time dog owners.
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Will a Siberian Husky be a suitable dog for my family?
- Yes, if you're looking for a medium sized dog (30-65lbs)
- As long as you have a back yard of at least 1 1/2 acres in size
- Your back yard is securely and visibly fenced
- If you are able to spend at least 45-60 minutes to 1-2 hours total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
- You want a medium or double coated dog
- You're prepared to have a dog that sheds all year round
- No-one in your house (or anyone that visits regularly) is below the age of 13 years
- As long as you have plenty of time and the persistance to housebreak your dog
- Ideally you want a dog that's active in specific area (e.g. hunting, flyball, or agility)
- You want a dog that takes an average amount of time to train
- If you want a dog that barks very little and is non-aggressive
- You have previous experience of dog ownership or already own a dog
Siberian Husky Stat Chart
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn't nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Medium
Life span: Over 10 Years
Exercise: More than 2 hours per day
Grooming: More than once a week
Coat length: Short
Coat sheds?: Yes
Home Size: Large
Garden Size: Large
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn't nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
