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