How To Locate Siberian Husky Breeders

The history of the Siberian Husky is similar to that ofor parti-colored eyes and "snow-nose" in which part is
other members of the Spitz group such as the Chowblack and part is flesh-colored. The AKC states that
Chow and Pomeranian. This breed descended fromcoloring is not important in pulling a sled.
Arctic sled dogs and was purebred in an isolated areaA good Siberian Husky breeder retains both the
of Siberia for hundreds of years. An Eskimo Siberianbreed standard traits and good health and behavioral
Husky breeder selected the most attractive andtraits in their huskies. Like other larger dogs, huskies
brightest-eyed huskies for breeding. This may becan be prone to hip dysplasia and a good breeder will
why the Siberian Husky so closely resembles thenot breed dogs with this issue. There are many other
wolf, even though it is no closer related to wolveshealth and behavioral traits common to huskies that
than other dog breeds. These dogs, along with theSiberian Husky breeders must watch for and educate
Alaskan Malamute and Samoyed, are directlypotential buyers about.
descended from the Eskimo dog and have beenThe first question a Siberian Husky breeder needs to
utilized throughout history as sled dogs.ask is why a potential buyer wants a Siberian Husky.
Siberian Huskies have many physical characteristicsThis is not just a beautiful dog breed. Siberian Huskies
that are adapted to living in a harsh climate. Theyrequire regular exercise, stimulation and training. If a
have double coats of fur that consists of abuyer cannot provide these things, a Siberian Husky
cashmere-like, dense and waterproof undercoat andis not the appropriate dog breed for them. The
a longer, coarser topcoat that provides additionalsecond question the potential Siberian Husky breeder
insulation. Siberian Huskies also have the triangular,needs to ask is what buyer knows about the breed.
erect ears, curled, furry tail and distinctive markingsAny questions about the breed should be answered
common to the Spitz family.before buying. The next questions can be directed at
The American Kennel Club has many other breedthe Siberian Husky breeder. The breeder should be an
standard characteristics required for Siberian Huskiesexpert on the breed and should be able to
to participate in competition. These include a heighteffectively answer all questions the buyer has about
requirement of twenty-one to twenty-three and onethe history of the breed, common medical and
half inches tall for males and twenty to twenty-twobehavioral traits of the breed, how to train, discipline,
inches tall for females, a weight requirement ofand care for the breed, and the pedigree associated
forty-five to sixty pounds for males and thirty-fivewith the particular Siberian Husky they are selling.
to fifty pounds for females, mandatory physicalAsking the right questions of the Siberian Husky
characteristics such as a scissors-bite (upper teethbreeder and making sure the breeder also asks
closely overlapping lower teeth), and performancequestions about the buyer's home and knowledge of
characteristics such as a smooth, effortless gait andSiberian Huskies is the way to ensure parties are a
an outgoing personality. The AKC does not disqualifygood match and that the Siberian Husky will be
the Siberian Husky for certain pigmentation issuesplaced in a loving, appropriate, permanent home.
that would disqualify other breeds such as bi-colored