Siberian Husky
History and origin: The Siberian Husky was bred by the nomadic Chukchi tribes of northeast Asia. He was used as a sled dog and as a seeker. This medium-sized breed has great endurance and a lively, independent nature.
Description: The Siberian Husky stands 20 to 23 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 35 and 60 pounds. The females are much smaller than the males. He has a medium-sized sporty body and a high-maintenance coat that sheds profusely and requires habitual brushing to keep it in excellent condition. The undercoat is thick, giving the dog great insulation against the freezing weather. In the spring the Husky loses much of this undercoat. Eye color for the Huskie is variable. Blue and brown are general, frequently one of each is seen.
About the breed: Since this breed was bred to execute his job with less human control, he tends to be more intelligent and on the stubborn, independent side. The Husky loves to wander and do his own thing. He can be very opposing to training, mainly with the “Come” command. This breed can be a real character, and when he so chooses, he is loving and sweet, making him a decent family dog. He is very clean and seldom gives off any doggy odors. He is also very verbal, not barking so much as yodeling in howls and yips alike to the vocalizations of wolves. This can be irritating and hard to modify. Smart but stubborn, the Husky is not the easiest breed to train. He requires lots of training and would not be a good selection for an apartment resident. He is also a poor watchdog because of his tendency to take off at the first signal of trouble. This breed loves to run and can make a great jogging companion, provided the climate is not too warm. Just remember that the Husky has a very high prey drive and can be rather hostile toward little dogs and other small animals. The Husky is frequently friendly to almost anybody and is typically good with kids. This breed can be vulnarable to hip dysplasia and chronic diarrhea. He has a gastrointestinal area that can overreact to changes in diet or situation. Give the Husky with one kind of food and do not change it except needed. Avoid leaving the dog in the kennel or he may not eat well, may catch diarrhea, and may suffer from what is called kennel fever, a restless state of mind that is best described as a claustrophobic dread of confinement.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for this breed is 1
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