Facts About Siberian Huskies
Siberian huskies have a coarse coat and dense undercoat, and come in white, brown, black or a bled of different head markings. Their eye color often varies but most of them have blue eyes.
1. Where do they originate from
Siberian Huskies is a popular dog breed that was common among the Chukchi tribe found in the chilly Northeast Asia. They were used as sled dogs for carrying small loads through the cold artic weather. In 1910, Siberian Huskies participated in a 400-mile race and averaged about 80 hours. In fact, they emerged victories in the race and the record time has never been broken to date.
2. Character traits
The dog boasts of amazing energy and endurance, and they can stay for a long period without food. Essentially, their unique metabolism works depending on their physical demands. This is an aspect that still puzzles the medical world. Unlike other dog breeds, Siberian Huskies can live well in cold climatic conditions.
3. Are Siberian Huskies friendly?
Huskies are alert, lovable, outgoing and friendly. They have amazing predatory instinct but can be aggressive when left alone with other pets. Huskies are known to injure household cats and even kill them.
4. They require plenty of exercise
Siberian Huskies enjoy digging a lot. Ensure they get plenty of exercise during the day to expel build up energy. Find them a place for digging or else they will destroy your furniture to smithereens. The good thing is that Huskies are easy to train buy they need an authoritative leader.
That means you need to provide firm training to discourage aggressive behavior. Remember that Huskies can be stubborn when they don’t get what they want.
5. Grooming needs
Huskies have a dense double coat that requires regular maintenance. This is important since they shed their coat regularly. For that reason, you should brush their coat weekly to minimize shedding. Their fur can easily stick to your furniture and mats, so brushing is of the essence. Also brush their furry tail as well.
6. Health problems
Huskies are prone to eye and hip problems. Moreover, they are prone to hip dysplasia but this is rare. Huskies require thorough eye examination to prevent cataracts and other eye disorders.
Conclusion
If you are considering adopting a huskie, you should avoid visiting puppy mills. As a suggestion, you can consult a vet for recommendation on where you can find a reputable adoption agency.
References: Petful, Dog Time, AKC
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