| The Siberian Husky is actually not one of the largest | | | | eyes. |
| or heaviest of the most popular breeds of dog. They | | | | They are medium-sized dogs, usually fifty pounds, |
| just seem to be very large because of their | | | | sleek and athletic. They are square dogs, built to |
| presence, and their close resemblance to wolves. | | | | efficiently keep in body heat. They have |
| They have the body shape, tail shape and ear shape | | | | double-layered coats that shed out completely once |
| as do wolves. Their brains are about twenty percent | | | | or twice a year. They can come in almost all colors |
| smaller than that of wolves and they are not | | | | of the canine rainbow (Harlequin is about the only |
| physically capable of making all of the intricate facial | | | | color not seen - yet). They should look strong and |
| expressions wolves can. And they are a lot friendlier | | | | ready to run. Their tails are usually sickle-shaped, but |
| than wolves. | | | | they often can go completely straight or curly. |
| Siberian Husky breeders try to breed their puppies to | | | | The Siberian Husky often shares certain |
| most closely remember the breed standard. A breed | | | | temperamental characteristics, which vary in degree |
| standard is a written or artistic description of an ideal | | | | from dog to dog. There is a breed personality listed |
| representative of the breed (sort of like one of | | | | as the official part of the breed standard that most |
| Plato's "ideals") ninety-nine percent of all Siberian | | | | breeders try to go by. Knowing the breed standard |
| Huskies will not comply with the breed standard in | | | | can help you determine if you can live successfully |
| some fashion (usually in size, build or coat), but | | | | with a Siberian Husky. They are certainly not the right |
| breeders try to get to that ideal as close as they | | | | dog for everyone. |
| can. | | | | According to reliable sources on Siberian Husky |
| Not all Siberian Huskies are alike, but they do share | | | | information (owners and rescue organizations), |
| certain characteristics in physical appearance and in | | | | Huskies are quiet, serious dogs who make very bad |
| character. The most obvious physical trait is that | | | | guard dogs. They need a lot of exercise or they will |
| they do resemble a small wolf. Even if they have | | | | rip your house up. They need to see a point in |
| floppy ears and frizzy coats, most Siberian Huskies | | | | obeying any command. This is a dog that can think |
| still have a wolfish stare that goes right through you. | | | | for his or herself. You can't be wimpy around these |
| You can just about hear the wind blow when you | | | | dogs or they will boss you about. You might need |
| look into the face. Although famous for ice-blue eyes, | | | | professional training with a Siberian Husky. They are |
| a Siberian Husky can have brown or odd-colored | | | | not recommended for first time dog owners. |