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

The Alaskan Husky is not truly a 'breed' ofcan be difficult to housebreak, and get bored
dog in the traditional sense. The name iseasily, especially if left alone. Alaskan
actually a classification for this workingHuskies will become destructive, tearing
and sled dog. There is no written breedthings or running around in circles. They
standard for Alaskan Huskies and it is not aalso need a lot of room to run as they have a
registered breed or show dog. Alaskan Huskieslot of energy and need to exercise
are the descendants of several dogs: Siberianfrequently.
Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie,
German  Shepard  and  possibly  a few others.If outside, Alaskan Huskies do need to be
watched closely as they will dig under fences
Most Alaskan Huskies have brown eyes, but canin order to hunt or run. They also do not
also have blue or blue-brown combinations.make good watchdogs, as they will greet
They are about 20 to 24 inches high andeveryone with friendly barking and have been
average about 35 to 65 pounds, giving them aknown to play with any stranger entering
slim build. Since this dog is used primarilytheir territory. As a result of their mixed
for work, colors and markings are unimportantheritage, Alaskan Huskies have relatively
in breeding and vary widely from dog to dog.little health problems, though some are prone
Alaskan Huskies can be pure black, totallyto gastric torsion (bloat) and if they do not
white and everything in between. Tails can beget enough exercise will quickly become
long and curly or barely there. The ears areobese,  leading  to  other  health  problems.
often times prick ears, but some Alaskan
Huskies  have  ears  that  droop.There is a website that has great information
on Alaskan Huskies and most other breeds of
They do not need a lot of maintenance, asdogs. It has details that pertain to a dog
their coats tend to be short to mid-length,breeds health, grooming, living conditions,
but do require extra brushing twice a yearbest food choices and more, the website is
during shedding season (particularly in thecalled: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found
spring when shedding is the heaviest). Theat  this  url:
coats are wooly and thick (a protective
measure when in their native environment) soBy  Robert  W.  Benjamin Copyright © 2006
they are better suited to cooler climates.
Living on average about 10 to 15 years, theYou may publish this article in your ezine,
Alaskan Husky is good with children, but notnewsletter on your web site as long as it is
other household pets as they have a strongreprinted in its entirety and without
hunting instinct and may turn on them. Thoughmodification except for formatting needs or
playful, loving and generally docile, thegrammar corrections.
Alaskan Husky is not a good indoor pet. They



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