Certainly, the breed has spitz ancestors.ĭuring the Alaskan gold rush, many sled dog races were set up for amusement as well as for checking out working stock. The breed was developed by the Chukchi tribe of northeast Asia over 3,000 years ago to help them in their nomadic life as sled pullers. History:īoth Russia and the United States like to lay claim to the Siberian Husky. The shorter coat of the Siberian husky is less prone to mattes than the coats of other northern dogs. Grooming should be done a couple of times a week, with more grooming needed during shedding season. Siberian huskies do enjoy sledding and ski-joring. Left alone too much, they can be diggers and chewers or will give the neighbors a lovely howling concert. Siberian huskies are not noted for watchdog tendencies but will usually alarm bark. These dogs enjoy human company and like having a job to do, even if it is just jogging with you.
Siberian huskies tend to be hardy dogs and often live to 14 years of age.Įarly positive training and socialization are important for the Siberian Husky to focus on people. These are dogs bred for running, and they should have a good run at least a couple of times weekly. They can easily become obese if overfed or not exercised. Siberian huskies were developed under harsh conditions and, not surprisingly, are easy dogs to keep. Siberian huskies can be diggers, particularly in warm weather, because they like to create cool places to lie in. They don’t tend to bark as a rule but they do howl. They have a high prey drive and may chase cats and livestock. Most Siberian huskies are good with other dogs, especially ones they are raised with. Siberian huskies tend to be friendly with people, including children. These are dogs bred to run, and their love of running may overcome their love for their guardians at times. They thrive on human company, but need firm, gentle training right from puppy hood. They are intelligent but somewhat independent and stubborn. Siberian huskies are classic northern dogs. Most dogs do have white markings, particularly on the chest and legs. Color ranges from black to white and everything in-between. A small ruff is found around the neck but no long fringes on the legs or tail. Siberian huskies have a very dense, plush coat with plenty of undercoat. The well-furred tail is carried up in a sickle or sometimes straight out behind. The neck is carried straight and the topline is level. The Siberian husky has erect ears and eyes of brown to blue or maybe even one of each color. Height ranges from 20 to 23 1/2 inches and weight from 35 to 60 pounds. What is the best dog breed for you? Dog Breeds and their historyThe Siberian husky is a medium-sized dog, slightly longer than tall. Dogs like the Pomeranian can also be classified as a separate breed, one that is not typically classified with any group. There are many different designations for what makes a breed unique. Most often the term is used as a way to classify different dog breeds and it is not always used in a scientific manner. It can also be defined as a specific type of dog. I guess we don’t call them man’s best friend for nothing! What makes a dog breed?Ī dog breed is a group of dogs that share certain characteristics. Over one-third of households in the United States have a dog. French bulldogs and German Shepherds have also topped the list as some of the most popular dog breeds in America. In the United States the Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog for decades. Actually at the time of this writing the World Canine Organization recognized 339 distinct breeds of dogs… but who’s counting? Apparently they are! How many types of dogs are there? There are over 300 breeds of dogs.
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