| The Siberian Husky is a cool weather dog
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| | tartar which can cause cavities (rarely)
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| that needs plenty of room to exercise in.
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| | and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal
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| A properly fenced in yard would be ideal.
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| | disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
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| They may run off so keep them under
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| | bad breath and other serious disease.
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| control when outside. They also prefer to
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| | Her toenails may need to be examined for
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| live with more of their kind as they were
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| | growth and clipped regularly. The
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| a pack animal. They can get along with
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| | toenails of the rear feet grow slower
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| other dogs but may not get along with
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| | than the toenails of the front feet.
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| other pets. They generally accept older
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| | Life Span
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| children, especially if well socialized
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| | The Siberian Husky can live between 10
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| with them. As a reminder, never leave a
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| | and 14 years with proper nutrition,
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| child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
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| | medical care and excellent living
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| Approximate Adult Size
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| | conditions.
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| The approximate adult size (two years old
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| | History
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| or older) of the male Siberian Husky is
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| | The Siberian Husky comes from Russia
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| 21 to 23.5 inches to the withers (highest
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| | where they were used primarily as sled
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| point of the shoulder) and 45 to 60
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| | dogs. They were first registered by the
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| pounds. The female ranges from 20 to 22
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| | American Kennel Association in 1930.
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| inches to the withers and 35 to 50
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| | Some Registries
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| pounds.
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| | Siberian Husky Club of America
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| Special Health Considerations
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| | UKC United Kennel Club
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| Most dog breeds have certain inherited
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| | NKC National Kennel Club
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| health problems associated with that
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| | CKC Continental Kennel Club
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| specific breed and the Siberian Husky is
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| | APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
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| no exception. Although considered a very
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| | AKC American Kennel Club
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| healthy breed, be on the look out for
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| | FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
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| Laryngeal Disease, eye problems and
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| | NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
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| Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based
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| | KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
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| looseness in the hip joint that can lead
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| | ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
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| to arthritis pain and lameness). This
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| | ACR American Canine Registry
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| disease list is an informative guideline
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| | Litter Size
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| only. Other diseases may also be
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| | 6 to 8 Siberian Husky puppies
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| significant threats, please contact your
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| | Category
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| veterinarian for a complete list.
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| | Working
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| She should visit the veterinarian several
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| | Terms To Describe
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| times in the first year for shots,
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| | Great endurance, graceful, quick, sweet,
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| boosters and check up. Then, as an adult,
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| | gentle, strong, loving, dependable.
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| she should visit the veterinarian yearly
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| | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
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| for shots and check up. As she gets
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| | Makes an ok watch dog.
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| older, six years and on, she should visit
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| | A cold weather dog.
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| the veterinarian twice a year for check
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| | Not a barker.
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| ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding
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| | Very trainable.
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| your dog sweets.
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| | Highly intelligent.
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| Grooming
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| | SPECIAL BAD POINTS
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| The Siberian Husky has a thick double
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| | May take off on an adventure, especially
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| coat. The inner coat is dense and soft.
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| | males.
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| The outer coat is medium or a bit shorter
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| | Makes a poor guard dog.
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| in length, oily and coarse. She should be
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| | May suffer in hot weather.
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| brushed regularly. Brushing will help her
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| | They like to howl.
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| maintain a clean and healthy coat, help
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| | Other Names Known By
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| you keep a closer eye on her health and
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| | Artic Husky
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| strengthen your emotional bond with her.
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| | Every dog is an individual so not
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| Her teeth should be brushed at least
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| | everything in this information may be
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| twice a week with toothpaste and
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| | correct for your dog. This information is
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| toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
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| | meant as a good faith guideline only.
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| removes the accumulation of plaque and
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