Alaskan Husky - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know

The Alaskan Husky is not truly a 'breed' of dog in thethem. Though playful, loving and generally docile, the
traditional sense. The name is actually a classificationAlaskan Husky is not a good indoor pet. They can be
for this working and sled dog. There is no writtendifficult to housebreak, and get bored easily,
breed standard for Alaskan Huskies and it is not aespecially if left alone. Alaskan Huskies will become
registered breed or show dog. Alaskan Huskies aredestructive, tearing things or running around in circles.
the descendants of several dogs: Siberian Husky,They also need a lot of room to run as they have a
Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie, German Shepard andlot of energy and need to exercise frequently.
possibly a few others.If outside, Alaskan Huskies do need to be watched
Most Alaskan Huskies have brown eyes, but can alsoclosely as they will dig under fences in order to hunt
have blue or blue-brown combinations. They areor run. They also do not make good watchdogs, as
about 20 to 24 inches high and average about 35 tothey will greet everyone with friendly barking and
65 pounds, giving them a slim build. Since this dog ishave been known to play with any stranger entering
used primarily for work, colors and markings aretheir territory. As a result of their mixed heritage,
unimportant in breeding and vary widely from dog toAlaskan Huskies have relatively little health problems,
dog. Alaskan Huskies can be pure black, totally whitethough some are prone to gastric torsion (bloat) and
and everything in between. Tails can be long andif they do not get enough exercise will quickly
curly or barely there. The ears are often times prickbecome obese, leading to other health problems.
ears, but some Alaskan Huskies have ears thatThere is a website that has great information on
droop.Alaskan Huskies and most other breeds of dogs. It
They do not need a lot of maintenance, as theirhas details that pertain to a dog breeds health,
coats tend to be short to mid-length, but do requiregrooming, living conditions, best food choices and
extra brushing twice a year during shedding seasonmore, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and
(particularly in the spring when shedding is thecan be found at this url:
heaviest). The coats are wooly and thick (aBy Robert W. Benjamin Copyright © 2006
protective measure when in their native environment)You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter
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average about 10 to 15 years, the Alaskan Husky isentirety and without modification except for
good with children, but not other household pets asformatting needs or grammar corrections.
they have a strong hunting instinct and may turn on