If I had a dog, it would be the Siberian Husky. With huskies stunning beauty, skills, ability, intelligence, strong-willed and independent nature—not to consider the fact that it’s built for extreme cold —it is the perfect companion for an ice queen (pun intended). But if you’re considering getting one as your first furbaby, we have one piece of advice…“let this go.”
In this post, we’re taking a more approaching look at the most famous polar pup in the U.S.—the Siberian Husky. History The origin of the Siberian Husky can be traced back to Northeast Asia, where they have been bred by the Chukchi people for 1000's of years. The Husky was originally developed as a resistance sled dog, and in areas of the world where sledding is an essential mode of transportation it still is, but today it is mainly sought for the association and stunning looks. The rest of the world began to sit up and take notice of Huskies in the early 20th century when they began to overlook the sport of sled racing.
About The Most Beautiful Dog Breed 'Siberian Husky'
But they didn’t truly become popular until 1925 when the renowned sled driver, Leonhard Seppala, led a team of Huskies on a 658 mile, five-day trek to Nome, Alaska to deliver life-saving medication during a diphtheria epidemic. Their incredible run made headlines in publications around the world, bringing widespread attention to the breed, which many years later became the inspiration for the animated movie “Balto”. Size and Appearance With a lavish, double-coat, strong frame, and penetrating eyes, the Siberian Husky’s regal, wolf-like appearance is the perfect balance of strength and beauty.
Their physical characteristics are a direct product of the area from which they introduced—Siberia. Huskies have a thick, fluffy double-coat consisting of a thick undercoat and a longer topcoat made up of short guard hairs that protect them against frigid, Arctic temps and releases heat in more temperate weather. Siberian Huskies vary in colours and markings.
Common colour combinations include black and white, red and white, and grey and white, but some are solid white. Facial markings run the scale and include spectacles, masks and other patterns. Few Huskies have a gene that causes hypopigmentation of the nozzle called “snow nose” or “winter nose.” They have an intense gaze that is further enhanced by their almond-shaped eyes. Eye colours include brown, black, or blue. Some have a position called heterochromia that makes their eyes to be “particolored”—which means that each eye is a distinct colour.
What do you like the most about your dog’s character? Temperament and Family Life Huskies may seem like wolves, but they really act and like sheep in wolves’ clothing. Many people assume that because they are large, imposing creatures, they make good watchdogs. Well, Siberians are not a suspicious breed. As a topic of fact, although they don't need steadfast concentration, they are quite affectionate. If they are correctly socialized at an early age, Huskies typically get along with everyone—people and other canine favourites alike. They are also kid-friendly, but as with any dog, a grown-up should be present any time they interact with small children. Since they are set dogs, Huskies fare fine with someone who is satisfied with being firm when they require to do things their way.
Affirming yourself as the “alpha” of the pack by setting rules and being consistent, is essential to establishing yourself as the leader and earning your pup’s respect. Huskies are very playful, charming, and mischievous, and instead of barking, they love a good howl—another of their wolf-like traits. They also like spending time with a robust dig. To decrease the likelihood of your Husky digging up a flower bed or excavating your entire yard, set up a sandbox or train your companion to dig in a particular area of the yard. Huskies are a working breed, so they have excess power to burn.
If you don’t give them something to do, they’ll find something to do by themselves. Trainability and Intelligence Huskies are as smart as they are attractive, and when it comes to training, they use their smarts in class to learn commands. Sadly, when they get home, they also use the same smarts to “forget” those requirements. Like children who misbehave in school but turn into angels at home, Huskies will tailor their behaviour depending on where they are and who they are with and what they are allowed to get away with. It’s a common trait among smart dogs.
The Husky is an innately self-serving dog that is not overly anxious to please their humans, so it is not a breed prized for freshman dog owners or those with weak characters. "Siberian Huskies are a great and well-known dog variety, though they come with difficulties. These Headstrong, strong-willed, and curious dogs are not for first-time keepers, but they can be loving and loyal companions for anyone willing to put in the work," according to Mary Meisenzahl, author of the book called The complete guide to Siberian Huskies.
They are also famous escape artists, so they must be regularly observed when in the yard, and that yard must be surrounded by a fence that is set several feet deep into the soil. Which do you prefer? A dog that is keen to please or think that is more self-serving? Exercise To help your Husky stay in state and fight indifference, you should make sure he or she gets 30 to 60 mins of exercise daily. Siberian Huskies love tremendous energy, endurance exercises like hiking, trail jogging, agility training, tug-of-war and playing Frisbee. These are all great ideas for you both to get adequate exercise and strengthen your relationship.
If you live in an area where it snows, you could also mean your pup up for sled or race dog training, as Huskies are naturally inclined to pull things. Keep in mind that sledding and running require optimal physicality, so make sure your dog is healthy enough to engage in and enjoy these strenuous activities. Whilst most dog breeds are not bred for durability, the Husky has almost neverending endurance. It’s a great trait to have when picking sleds across large gaps.
When the climate is hot, Huskies should never be trained outside because their thick coat may cause them to heat. Health and Lifespan On normal, the lifespan of a Siberian Husky is 12 to 14 years, which is relatively long-lived for more substantial breeds. They are a strong, healthy breed that is healthy overall, but like other breeds, they are sensitive to certain elements and a few skin diseases. Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, and two forms of canine hemophilia (thrombopenia and von Willebrand’s disease) are health issues that are common in Huskies. Eye obstacles including cataracts, corneal dystrophy, and progressive retinal atrophy are also restrictions that affect Huskies more often than in other breeds.
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Huskies that trail sleds may also be likely to gastric and bronchopulmonary problems, like gastric ulcerations and “ski asthma”—an infection and hyper-reactivity of the airway seen in world-class winter athletes, both human and canine alike. What health problems does your dog have that are commonly seen in humans? The Siberian Husky is a wonderful, active and intelligent northern dog. But, that intelligence and high power may make it less than suited as a pet for beginner and timid dog lovers. As with any dog, I recommend studying the breed with due diligence before taking on the burden of dog selection. Nevertheless, if you are up to the difficulty, a Siberian Husky is a wonderful and loyal family companion, who might also double as a form of transportation in a snow storm. The cold never bothered me anyway.
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